Bücher der Reihe Global Interdisciplinary Studies Series

Brings together a range of topics focusing on critical resource availability impacting upon global security and the geopolitical ramifications of resource competition. This book addresses the development of strategic thinking on these issues and underscores the awareness that this is a critical area of concern in the 21st century global landscape.

The post-communist development of media systems has been uneven in the countries of the region. Television and newspapers, combined with the emergence of social media have had great influence on the political debate in various countries. Ownership of the media has been a factor in many instances. The integration of traditionally isolated Central/Ea