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Towards an Era of Development

The Globalization of Socialism and Christian Democracy, 1945–1965

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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A world of difference separates global politics in 1945 from 1965. In the twenty years after the second world war, a 'Third World' was added to the Cold War concepts of the 'First' and 'Second' worlds, and post-war decolonization had ushered in an 'era of development'. For the first time ever, theories and policies to eradicate underdevelopment became prominent on the global agenda and advanced to the top priority on the United Nations' agenda.This international evolution inevitably had a dramatic impact on Socialism and Christian Democracy, two major ideologies which had their roots in Western Europe. Both became part of the global political dialogues taking place beyond Europe's borders. The result was a fascinating clash of Western and non-Western belief systems. But was it only that? Or were these political ideologies being used as vehicles for promoting national interests? Was the expansion of both ideologies beyond Europe driven, or even manipulated by realpolitical considerations or can ideologies truly wield autonomous international momentum capable of influencing global politics on their own? And how successful were these ideologies in expanding beyond their European home base? These are questions that seem more relevant to explore today than ever before.

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Utgivningsdatum2006-11-15
Mått178 x 229 x 20 mm
Vikt907 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieKADOC Studies on Religion, Culture and Society
Antal sidor324
FörlagLeuven University Press
ISBN9789058675606

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Peter Van Kemseke studied history at the K.U.Leuven (Belgium) and the University of Hull (UK), and obtained a Master of Arts in International Relations' at CSU Los Angeles (US). In 2001, he obtained a PhD degree in history with a study on 'The Cold War and the Discovery of the Third World in international socialism and international Christian Democracy'. He currently works as a Belgian diplomat at the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the United Nations in New York.

IntroductionFrom Cold War to Third WorldPart ISocial Democracy and Christian Democracy on the eve of their global expansion, 1945-19501. Social Democratic and Christian Democratic Transnationalism: A True Reflection of National Politics2. Social Democratic and Christian Democratic Transnationalism: A True Reflection of International PoliticsPart IIThe Socialist International and the Nouvelles Equipes Internationales in the period of their global expansion, 1950-19601. The Socialist International goes Global: British Interests, International Pressure and Missionary Zeal, 1950-19552. New Opportunities and Known Limits: Socialist Globalization between 1955 and 19603. The NEI's Reason for Existence: To Realize the European Ideal, 1950-19554. The NEI Testing the Waters beyond Europe, 1955-1960Part IIIThe discovery of the Third World, 1960-19651. The Politicized 'Third World' of the 1950's2. 1959-1960: The Third World in the Spotlight3. Third World Vistas near and far in the Early 1960'sConclusionNational and International Driving Forces of GlobalizationThe UN, a Catalyst of Transnational GlobalizationThe Three Pillars of Development ThinkingAbbreviationsBibliographyIndex on personsColophon