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In "Middle Power Maneuvers," readers are taken on a riveting journey into the complex world of regional geopolitics, where nations that do not command the spotlight like superpowers do, exert significant influence in their own realms and beyond. These middle powers, often overshadowed in mainstream discourse, play pivotal roles in shaping the course of regional politics, economics, and security dynamics.The book delves deep into:Strategic Aspirations:...
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"Unsettled Borders" offers a comprehensive exploration into the long-standing territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela, focusing on the resource-rich Esequibo region. While many territorial disputes find their roots in ancient claims or colonial legacy, the Esequibo contention has taken on fresh urgency in the face of modern geopolitics and the discovery of vast oil reserves.The narrative begins with the early history of the region, highlighting...
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THE ONCE AND FUTURE HEGEMON
In a world bristling with dangers, only one enemy poses a truly mortal challenge to the United States and the peaceful and prosperous world that America guarantees. That enemy is China, a country
• that invented totalitarianism thousands of years ago
• whose economic power rivals our own
• that believes its superior race and culture give it the right to universal deference
• that teaches its people to hate America...
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The lawyer and New York Times–bestselling author of The Case for Israel discusses the pros and cons of the Iran nuclear agreement. An Iranian nuclear arsenal could make the world more dangerous. That is why decisions regarding Iran's nuclear program are among the most important of our time. Here, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz argues that the negotiations that led to this bad deal were deeply flawed. Evaluating the pros and cons...
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"Diplomatic Ties" offers an in-depth exploration of Mongolia's intricate and multifaceted relationships with its neighboring countries. Nestled between two global giants, Russia and China, Mongolia has historically navigated a complex geopolitical landscape, balancing its national interests with the often competing agendas of its larger neighbors. Beyond these two powers, Mongolia's interactions with other Asian nations provide further layers of intrigue...
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"The Cold War's Turning Points" offers a riveting exploration of two of the most critical events during the Kennedy presidency: the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. These consecutive events, spanning a tumultuous year and a half, would come to define the trajectory of the Cold War, test the resolve of the Kennedy administration, and reshape global geopolitics.Key aspects addressed in the book include:Prelude to Invasion: A deep dive...
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"Driving Factors" delves into the intricate world of European mini-states, offering a nuanced exploration of the economic and political forces that shape their foreign policy decisions. Despite their diminutive size and populations, these mini-states, such as Monaco, Liechtenstein, San Marino, and Andorra, wield significant influence in specific areas of global affairs, driven by unique motivations and historical contexts.Key insights covered in the...
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"Unveiling the Tapestry" takes readers on a riveting journey through the African continent, unraveling the intricate web of borders that today define its nations. At the heart of this exploration is the profound and often contentious legacy of European colonialism, which, through arbitrary divisions and geopolitical maneuverings, laid down borders that continue to shape Africa's politics, cultures, and identities.Highlighted components of the book...
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In "The Arab Dictatorships - The Unfinished Work of the Arab Spring," he author meticulously examines the intricate dynamics that led to the rise, resilience, and in some cases, fall of autocratic regimes across the Arab world. With a blend of rigorous research and personal narratives, the author presents an unparalleled analysis of the region's political landscape before, during, and after the historic wave of uprisings known as the Arab Spring.The...
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As China's policy decisions become increasingly significant as a bellwether of global economics, one of the nation's most prominent and long-serving diplomats comes forward to illuminate the powerful country's stance during some of the most important events of recent history. Tang Jiaxuan, born in 1938, served as a Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China from 1998 to 2003, and as the State councilor from 2003 to 2008. Tang Jiaxuan uses...
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This book presents a comprehensive examination of the intricate relationship between Islam, diplomacy, and the realm of international relations. This enlightening publication delves into the historical, cultural, and political factors that shape Islamic diplomacy within the modern global context. It delves into how Islamic principles serve as influences on state conduct, the decision-making process in foreign policy, and the structures of global governance.With...
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As the postwar debate continues, a leading expert reveals the obstacles that stood between the United States and the fall of Saddam Hussein -- many of them within the U.S. government itself Laurie Mylroie's previous books, the number one New York Times bestseller Saddam Hussein and the Crisis in the Gulf (coauthored with Judith Miller) and The War Against America, were influential in building the case against Iraq. Now Mylroie reveals the story behind...
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John Gibson is one of the Fox News Channel's most outspoken personalities. Now, as the aftershocks of the war in Iraq reverberate around the world, Gibson exposes the outrageous tenor of anti-American sentiment filling newsprint and airwaves beyond our borders and how disagreements over policy have mushroomed into poisonous hatred."I loathe America . . . and what it has done to Iraq and the rest of the helpless world."
-Margaret Drabble, British...
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"Atran explores the way terrorists think of themselves and teaches us, at last, intelligent ways to think about terrorists."
-Christopher Dickey, Newsweek Middle East Editor and author of Securing the City
Talking to the Enemy by Scott Atran is an eye-opening and important book that offers readers a startling look deep inside terror groups. Based on the author's unprecedented access to and in-depth interviews with terrorists and jihadis-including...
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Professor Jovan Kurbalija's "History of Diplomacy and Technology" offers a thought-provoking exploration of the evolving relationship between these two integral facets of human civilization. From the earliest forms of communication to the present age of artificial intelligence, the book meticulously traces the historical intersections and divergences that have shaped diplomatic practices.
Within its pages, readers will navigate through pivotal epochs,...
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I've come to the conclusion that roughly 50 percent of the adults in this country are simply too ignorant and functionally incompetent to be living in a free society.
You might think I'm off base, but every day around half the people in this country go out of their way to prove me right.-from Somebody's Gotta Say It
Think you've got it all figured out? Think again.
Neal Boortz-the Talkmaster, the High Priest of the Church of the Painful Truth-has...
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A Concise History of the (In)Famous Doctrine that Gave Rise to the American Empire
President James Monroe's 1823 message to Congress declaring opposition to European colonization in the Western Hemisphere became the cornerstone of nineteenth-century American statecraft. Monroe's message proclaimed anticolonial principles, yet it rapidly became the myth and means for subsequent generations of politicians to pursue expansionist foreign policies. Time...
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Mike McCormick fingers not only to the current National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, known for his role in the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan and the failure to deter Putin from invading Ukraine. But what if Jake Sullivan "failed" on purpose to ensure new huge contracts and commissions on the military help to Ukraine?McCormick claims that many other "Obama officials" and maybe Obama himself is connected to the corruption schemes. Obama certainly...
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"Manifeste pour gagner la paix – Des Valois à Poutine" explore la culture de la guerre qui s'est imposée à la civilisation de la paix, en février 2022. Il constate que, malgré de nombreuses victoires militaires, la paix a rarement triomphé. Aussi, il alerte contre les régimes totalitaires qui s'efforcent de prendre le guidon de l'histoire tout en soulevant deux interrogations : quelles sont les exigences de la paix ? Comment s'inspirer de...
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"Winner of the James Henry Breasted Prize, American Historical Association" Xin Wen is assistant professor of East Asian studies and history at Princeton University.
An exciting and richly detailed new history of the Silk Road that tells how it became more important as a route for diplomacy than for trade
The King's Road offers a new interpretation of the history of the Silk Road, emphasizing its importance as a diplomatic route, rather than a...
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