Geopolitics in Central Europe
The geopolitical landscape of Central Europe has undergone considerable transformation in the last two decades. While the pre-Global Financial Crisis period saw a focus on strengthening ties with Western Europe and the USA, the post-crisis period has seen reorientation towards Asia, in particular China. This book charts these changes in geopolitical dominance in the region, covering the economic influence of China, the increasingly assertive diplomatic involvement of Russia and increased US interest in the region under the Biden administration. The book also seeks to explain why the countries of Central Europe are realigning their geopolitical alliances towards the great powers as confidence in the European project and its economic benefits has waned, and what opportunities this realignment could hold.
Decoding the Chessboard of Asian Geopolitics
The edited volume titled "Decoding the Chessboard of Asian Geopolitics: Asian Powerplay in South Asia, Central Asia, and West Asia" offers a distinctive examination of the power rivalries within the Asian region. It highlights the significant influence of extra-regional powers on South Asia's political, economic, foreign policy, and security landscapes. This volume also delves into the intricate power dynamics in Central Asia and West Asia. In light of recent global transformations, Asia emerges as a formidable entity that not only confronts the challenges of uncertainty but also plays a pivotal role in shaping contemporary geopolitics. Comprising 22 chapters, this volume provides a critical analysis of both internal and external factors influencing Asian Powerplay. It emphasizes the significance of the Indo-Pacific region, the Non-Alignment Movement, and the concept of multipolarity. Furthermore, it addresses various issues from traditional security to human security across four distinct sectors.The scholars of International Relations, Defence Studies, Political Science, Strategic Studies, Journalism, Peace and conflict Studies, etc., will be benifited by this volume across the globe. This book is part of a two-volume set and the other volume in this set delves into the geopolitical dynamics and power relations in East and Southeast Asia and the Global North.
Oil and Gas Waste Governance
In Oil and Gas Waste Governance, Zachary Mahafza, Joseph A. Aistrup, Jonathan M. Fisk, and Lorraine W. Wolf tell the story of unconventional oil and gas production, earthquakes, and how they both relate to the much broader conversation centering on private property, energy production, and the role of science within the public policy process, and environmental sustainability.Utilizing a unique national-level dataset that includes human-induced earthquakes associated with oil and gas development between 2006 and 2018, the book combines insights on focusing/tipping events, media, geoscience, and state-choice to develop and test a new model of event-driven policy change. Examining the politics of induced seismicity at the national level as well as in Ohio and Oklahoma, the authors demonstrate how event severity and frequency interact with political and social considerations and, in turn, contribute to administrative decision-making. Oil and Gas Waste Governance offers a much-needed examination of seismicity in Public Administration and Public Policy.
Girls, Power and International Development
The United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign has been critiqued for depoliticising global and gender inequalities, portraying girls from the Global South as responsible for lifting entire communities out of poverty and encouraging girls in the Global North to see themselves as the saviours of their Southern counterparts. Drawing on focus groups with Girl Up members from the UK, US and Malawi, this book demonstrates how girls reflect critically on the Girl Up discourse, reject its individualistic vision of girls' empowerment and interact with their Northern/Southern counterparts in a spirit of mutual learning and respect. Its analysis demonstrates how the girls use participation in the campaign to develop their own more complex, radical and collective visions of girls' empowerment.
Treasury Board Secretariat - An Annotated. History
This is a historical recounting of a senior Canadian federal institution that is responsible for presenting the Government's expenditure plan to Parliament to get its authority to spend on the whole range of programs and services, each and every year. It is the story about an organization that dealt with the thousands of details of administration of the largest employer in Canada, a wide range of operations with the biggest budget in the country, and that part of the federal government charged with looking across and into every corner of the expenditures of those operations - from sea to sea to sea. Treasury Board Secretariat is the government budgetary controller, manager and employer.
Ecocide in Ukraine
Russia's war on Ukraine has not only destroyed millions of human lives, it has also been catastrophic for the environment. Forests and fields have been burned to the ground, animal and plant species pushed to the brink of extinction, soil and water contaminated with oil products, debris, and mines. On a single day in June 2023, the breached Kakhovka Dam flooded thousands of kilometres of protected natural habitat, as well as villages, towns, and agricultural land. The devastation of biodiversity and ecosystems across Ukraine has been immeasurable, long-lasting and its consequences stretch beyond national borders. In this poignant book, Ukrainian researcher Darya Tsymbalyuk offers an intimate portrait of her beloved homeland against the backdrop of Russia's war and ecocide. In elegant and moving prose, she describes the damage to the country's rivers, the grasslands of the steppes, animals, insects, and colonies of birds, as a result of Russia's ground and air operations. Alongside the everyday experiences of people in Ukraine living with the environmental consequences of the war, we share Tsymbalyuk's own reckoning with the changing nature of cherished places and the loss of familiar worlds caused by the ongoing Russian invasion.
The Epp's Way to Number 1
In 1999, the European People's Party (EPP) emerged as the largest political group in the European Parliament, maintaining its dominance for more than 25 years and influencing the direction of the EU through five consecutive Presidencies of the European Commission. In this Open Access book, the EPP's official think-tank, the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, presents memories from Prime Ministers, Presidents of EU institutions, Party Presidents and EPP officials. The book traces the pivotal moments in EU politics, from the EPP's expansion to include conservative, liberal, and like-minded parties, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, to the actual management of the new enlarged party. This book sheds light on the EPP's evolution, successes, and controversies through firsthand accounts, offering a comprehensive view of its impact on the European Union over the past quarter-century.
Operation Wrath of God
In this unprecedented history of intelligence cooperation during the Cold War, Aviva Guttmann uncovers the key role of European intelligence agencies in facilitating Mossad's Operation Wrath of God. She reveals how, in the aftermath of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre, Palestinians suspected of involvement in terrorism were hunted and killed by Mossad with active European cooperation. Through unique access to unredacted documents in the Club de Berne archive, she shows how a secret coalition of intelligence agencies supplied Mossad with information about Palestinians on a colossal scale and tacitly supported Israeli covert actions on European soil. These agencies helped to anticipate and thwart a number of Palestinian terrorist plots, including some revealed here for the first time. This extraordinary book reconstructs the hidden world of international intelligence, showing how this parallel order enabled state relations to be pursued independently of official foreign policy constraints or public scrutiny.
Ecocide in Ukraine
Russia's war on Ukraine has not only destroyed millions of human lives, it has also been catastrophic for the environment. Forests and fields have been burned to the ground, animal and plant species pushed to the brink of extinction, soil and water contaminated with oil products, debris, and mines. On a single day in June 2023, the breached Kakhovka Dam flooded thousands of kilometres of protected natural habitat, as well as villages, towns, and agricultural land. The devastation of biodiversity and ecosystems across Ukraine has been immeasurable, long-lasting and its consequences stretch beyond national borders. In this poignant book, Ukrainian researcher Darya Tsymbalyuk offers an intimate portrait of her beloved homeland against the backdrop of Russia's war and ecocide. In elegant and moving prose, she describes the damage to the country's rivers, the grasslands of the steppes, animals, insects, and colonies of birds, as a result of Russia's ground and air operations. Alongside the everyday experiences of people in Ukraine living with the environmental consequences of the war, we share Tsymbalyuk's own reckoning with the changing nature of cherished places and the loss of familiar worlds caused by the ongoing Russian invasion.
Hard New World
What is Australia's place in the new global landscape?Are we ready for our post-American future? In an era of rising danger for all, and dramatic choices for Australia, Hugh White explores how the world is changing and Australia should respond.Under Donald Trump, America's retreat from global leadership has been swift and erratic. China, Russia and India are on the move. White explains the big strategic trends driving the war in Ukraine, and why America has "lost" Asia. He discusses Albanese Labor's record and its post-election choices, and why complacency about the American alliance - including AUKUS - is no longer an option. This essential essay urges us to make our way in a hard new world with realism and confidence."The Canberra establishment is shocked by any suggestion that we should walk away from the ANZUS commitments. They think we can and must depend on America more than ever in today's hard new world. But that misses the vital point. It is America that is walking away from the commitments it made in very different circumstances seventy-five years ago. That was plain enough under Joe Biden. It is crystal clear today under Trump."-Hugh White, Hard New World
China’s Globalisation and the New World Order
Shifting away from the journalistic representations of the discourse, this book delves into the various contours that characterize China's recent globalization of infrastructure development. It analyzes how this 'form of globalization' nuances our understanding of development, altering the construct of development and thereby paving the way for the emergence of a global order crafted in China's own image. The book also elucidates how the growing Chinese influence should not be regarded as a novel phenomenon but rather as a reconstruction of the past and a continuation of the tradition of major power, often directed towards establishing a geostrategic, geopolitical, and geoeconomic niche. This signifies a broader shift in the structure of the global international system. As part of the tradition of major power, China's strategic hedging and positioning transcend not only material or concrete manifestations but also encompass epistemic hedging and positioning. The first section of the book examines international perspectives on the changing dynamics of the global order through the lens of China's epistemic contributions to the formation of a new world order or a multipolar world order. It explores the rivalry between China and existing Euro-American powerhouses and alternative approaches employed by China to assert itself. The book also devotes ample attention to the attendant implications of these emerging dynamics. The other section of the book delves into the reflections of regional actors on China's new role in a changing world order. It addresses the prospects and challenges of China's economic expansionism and the catalyzing effects of China's globalization of infrastructure within and beyond regions proximal to China.
The Survival of International Organizations
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read on the Oxford Academic platform and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. While international organizations (IOs) have played a central role in global governance in the post-Cold War period, during the last decade many have struggled. Due to the rise of populism, the Trump Presidency, and the renewed assertiveness of the emerging powers, various IOs have been challenged in ways that put their ability to perform core functions at risk. The Survival of International Organizations studies the responses of IOs to such existential challenges. It focuses on the central institutional actors inside IOs - IO leaders and their bureaucracies - that have a strong interest in the survival and well-being of their organizations. Presenting six case studies and drawing on more than 100 interviews, this book highlights the variation in the way in which these institutional actors try to cope with and counter existential challenges: Some fight tooth and nail to keep their IOs relevant, while other institutional actors are more circumspect in their actions. The Survival of International Organizations examines the IOs themselves as well as both those who lead IOs at the top and the desk officers who keep the machinery running. This behind-the-scenes view uncovers important processes about the survival of IOs and international institutions. It demonstrates that institutional actors try to tailor their responses to the specific types of existential challenges, but that their ability to do so depends on the quality of their leadership, organizational structure, and embedding in external networks. Transformations in Governance is a major academic book series from Oxford University Press. It is designed to accommodate the impressive growth of research in comparative politics, international relations, public policy, federalism, and environmental and urban studies concerned with the dispersion of authority from central states to supranational institutions, subnational governments, and public-private networks. It brings together work that advances our understanding of the organization, causes, and consequences of multilevel and complex governance. The series is selective, containing annually a small number of books of exceptionally high quality by leading and emerging scholars. The series is edited by Liesbet Hooghe and Gary Marks of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and Walter Mattli of the University of Oxford.
Protest in the Provinces
In the immediate aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse, Russia entered "shock therapy" a series of neoliberal and seemingly democratizing reforms that sought to quickly undo the decades-old communist planned economy, fused Party-State autocratic political system, and highly centralized government. Russians were indeed shocked--by the resulting runaway inflation, political chaos, declining living standards, rising unemployment, and persistent wage arrears. Protest in the Provinces examines the popular reactions to this dire economic decline, which varied in scale, intensity, and aims across similar industrial company towns during the 1990s. Analyzing local media, archival documents, and interviews, Allison D. Evans provides a detailed and comparative history of protests in three such cities, Cherepovets--dominated by the steel industry, Komsomolsk-na-Amure--by defense, and Surgut--by oil and gas. In doing so, she illuminates a range of strategies local elites used to control and respond to protesters, which were influenced by the primary industry's level of dependence on the central state and the extent of elite unity. Unique in its close-range analysis of participation and protest in provincial cities, this book reshapes understandings of Russia's transition to capitalism and provides insights into the activism that continues in provincial Russia today.
Protecting Peace? How the Un's Protection of Civilians Contributes to Peace Processes
Over the last twenty years, the protection of civilians (POC) has become central to the mandates of multidimensional peacekeeping operations, elevated as a core issue on the Security Council's agenda, and designated as a priority among mandated tasks. This prioritization is based in part on assumptions that POC is a critical enabling factor to achieve peace and that it contributes to the durability of peace. However, the truth of these assumptions remains untested. In this illuminating study, Jenna Russo explores the relationship between violence against civilians and peace, including whether such violence lengthens conflict duration or undermines the prospects for longer-term peacebuilding. Using a mixed-methods approach, including case studies on South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she then examines the extent to which UN POC activities are able to protect civilians from violence and mitigate the potential negative impact it has on peace. This book contributes to both academic and policy debates around the effectiveness of peacekeeping and the protection of civilians, as well as academic research related to conflict duration and the effects of violence.
International Organizational Anarchy
International organizations are central actors on the global stage, yet their very existence is deeply shaped by their organizational nature. As entities with histories and environments, they navigate complex networks of members and stakeholders--often pursuing conflicting objectives. These organizations must operate, decide, and act amidst unforeseen events and challenges. Far from being abstract entities, international organizations embody all the complexities of organizations in the fullest sense. To survive, they must contend with anarchy: not only within the international system but also within their own structures and decision-making processes. Bridging the gap between Organization Theory and International Relations offers a promising avenue for building the concepts and case studies necessary to understand how organizational anarchy contributes to the creation of international order.
Dream States
Around the world, numerous communities seek the protections of sovereignty--a "dream state" of their own--to preserve their traditional way of life. However, these secessionist movements create risk of prolonged conflict in countries of every size and location, from tiny statelets in the Caribbean or Pacific to large and fragile multiethnic federations like Russia, India, and even the United States. Dream States asks and answers two questions: How serious is the danger of separatist conflict? And what can be done about it? Using diverse examples from recent history, Benjamin J. Cohen guides readers through types of dream states, some harmless and others more threatening. Cohen argues that abandoning the traditional dichotomous conceptualization of statehood, which insists that communities are either fully sovereign or else completely subordinate, presents the best way to reduce the threat of violent conflict. Given the increasing emphasis on territorial and ethnic identity in political movements throughout the world, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in separatism and why it poses a threat to peace and international order.
Their Future
A compelling examination of how economic development projects ignore local history, and the effects of this shortsightedness Foreign aid planners rarely consider the history of the societies in which they work, an oversight noted in the development literature but rarely examined. Aid programs costing billions of dollars operate largely in a historical vacuum, divorced from the knowledge of what succeeded or failed in the past. Michael Gubser chronicles the varieties of ahistoricism in international development theory and practice since 1945. He traces the history of development ideas, analyzing key theoretical and policy statements to highlight the marginalization of history in favor of technical solutions to economic and social problems; and he examines aid programs in several developing countries to show how Western models of social and economic development have been applied and misapplied.
Managing Public Pension Plans
This book provides an in-depth explanation of public pension plan management and the decision-making processes surrounding pension policies within state and local governments in the United States. It addresses the intricate balance between securing retirement benefits for public employees and ensuring the fiscal sustainability of pension systems and their sponsoring governments. The book begins with an introduction to the purpose and significance of public pension systems, establishing a foundation for understanding key pension decisions. Using a logic model framework, the authors assess how environmental factors, stakeholders, and legal constraints shape decisions in pension management. The book identifies five core goals for public pension management -- benefit sufficiency, cost affordability, funding sustainability, asset management efficiency, and governance quality -- emphasizing the relationships among these objectives.Detailed chapters cover investment policies, actuarial processes, and the design of benefits and contributions, explaining the financial and actuarial bases necessary for sound pension decisions. Pension reform efforts, including the transition from defined benefit plans to defined contribution, cash-balance, and hybrid plans, are examined in depth, highlighting the reasons for reforms and analyzing their impacts on the employees and employers. The book concludes with ten takeaways for effective pension plan management and addresses emerging challenges such as fiscal pressures, inflation, and changing demographics. With practical implications grounded in research, this book serves as an essential resource for pension board members, pension system administrators, government officials, legislators and their staff, professionals, researchers, and students involved in public pension plan management.
Internal Security
Terrorism, militancy, insurgency or Left Wing Extremism - whatever be the name ascribed to them, all of them challenge not merely the government to combat, control or eradicate them. They also impact society, adversely affecting ordinary lives, livelihoods and even aspirations for social mobilization. They directly and indirectly affect national economy by compelling governments to spend colossal amounts on security apparatus, thereby affecting precious resources for development with ramifications in environmental and human security dimensions. Academic endeavors in India have normally addressed the origins and counter measures for these internal security challenges. However, as India embarks upon Atma Nirbarta and Swarnim Jayanti, there is a need to revisit the causes, methods and prospects for addressing these challenges in physical and other dimensions. Stepping beyond theoretical and methodological analysis of threats, there is a need to assesses and understand the social, economic and human security aspects of internal security. Praghna Centre for Research is happy to bring out this book containing 13 chapters in the hope that these perspectives will lead to further research and enable the policy establishment to adopt comprehensive solutions to the internal security challenges that India is faced with.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and China's Vision of International Relations
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is the first and most established regional organization initiated by China. This book investigates China's use of the SCO to shape global norms and argues that self-created regional organizations constitute ideal platforms for emerging powers to promote their normative views internationally. Based on original Chinese-language documents and interviews, the book illustrates how China has used the SCO as a regional platform that both represents and promotes China's core normative views and concepts internationally. The analysis offers crucial insights into the Chinese government's ambitions for norms and rules of contemporary international relations.
Negotiating Equity
Politics underlie technical rules. This is a story of how 194 member states of the World Health Organization came together to strengthen the rules that govern health emergencies. These intergovernmental negotiations showcase the role of politics in shaping the outcomes for public health. Many believed that the International Health Regulations (2005), had failed to protect the world from the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries set about establishing a process to amend the rules to make them more fit for purpose. The negotiations unfolded in Geneva, Switzerland at the headquarters of the World Health Organization, where 196 State Parties to the IHR came together to negotiate the amendments in a highly political and fairly contested discussions that lasted for three years. In June 2024, countries adopted these amended rules with the objective to respond to health emergencies more equitably in the future. The book is a compilation of more than 35 stories that were reported over a period of three years during 2021-2024 ensuing the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on extensive and regular interviews by hustling diplomats for intelligence, combining on-the-ground presence, and direct references to evolving negotiated texts during this period, this reportage is a product of old-fashioned journalistic methods that captured dynamics in the negotiations, and pieced together closed-door technical discussions. This is also a story of team work, astute behind-the-scenes diplomacy, as much as it is about leading from the front, in a complex environment of biting political interests and competing objectives.
Routledge Handbook of the Future of Warfare
This handbook provides a comprehensive, problem-driven and dynamic overview of the future of warfare.
Understanding the EU’s Norm and Policy Diffusion in ASEAN through Trade and Security Cooperation
This book examines the European Union's (EU's) norm and policy diffusion in relation to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).By looking at the EU' engagement with ASEAN in trade and non-traditional security, the book analyzes the drivers, processes, and effectiveness of the EU's norm and policy diffusion in ASEAN and explains the EU's foreign policy and power projection in the context of its relationship with ASEAN. In doing so, it helps to advance knowledge about the EU' external relations and power projection in relation to regional political entities beyond its immediate borders and affords firsthand empirical material on how the EU's power in global politics is impacted by external perceptions and responses in different policy fields.This book will be of key interest to scholars, students, and practitioners of EU foreign policy, EU-SEAN relations, and ASEAN politics and more broadly to European Studies, Comparative Regionalism, Asian Studies, and International Relations
Western Balkans and the Future of Europe
One of the main questions addressed in this book is whether the EU enlargement fatigue has resulted in broken promises leading to a "commitment fatigue" among the EU candidate states from Western Balkans. Until recently, political and business leaders from Western Balkans, almost without exception, have repeatedly highlighted their aspirations for joining the Union. The discussions about future of Europe would be incomplete, without investigating the relations between EU and Western Balkans. This book addresses academic researchers, policy makers, and higher education students.
Cultural Diplomacy and International Cultural Relations
This book is the first in a dedicated series that explores questions of cultural diplomacy and international cultural relations. Drawing on a broad range of disciplinary perspectives, it throws new light on the function and operation of policies that seek to change attitudes, values and behaviours across national boundaries and in diverse geocultural contexts. The specific policies explored relate to ways in which sites of past violence and atrocity are deployed in strategies of soft power; to the contribution of culture to EU enlargement; to the use of the Russian language as a soft power resource; to the singularities of the Indian cultural diplomacy; to cultural diplomacy as elite legitimation; to the role of diaspora relations in European cultural diplomacy; to the use of film in post-war cultural diplomacy; and to the role assigned to culture in the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement. Scholars interested in how cultural and foreign policy intersect in widely differing national contexts will find this book an invaluable resource. It was originally published as a special issue of the International Journal of Cultural Policy.
Queer Conflict Research
Bringing together a team of international scholars, this volume provides a foundational guide to queer methodologies in the study of political violence and conflict. Contributors provide illuminating discussions on why queer approaches are important, what they entail and how to utilise a queer approach to political violence and conflict. The chapters explore a variety of methodological approaches, including fieldwork, interviews, cultural analysis and archival research. They also engage with broader academic debates, such as how to work with research partners in an ethical manner. Including valuable case studies from around the world, the book demonstrates how these methods can be used in practice. It is the first critical, in-depth discussion on queer methods and methodologies for research on political violence and conflict.
The Wumao Handbook Vol. 1
From the Social Credit Score to "the China Threat," from slave labor to Winnie the Pooh, The Wumao Handbook will arm you with the facts you need to defeat any anti-China troll you come across, whether they're yapping online, or ruining your after-work drinks. Each chapter of this handbook consists of one popular China lie, which is then clearly and concisely debunked, with some extra facts and figures thrown in for good measure. Whenever you get into a debate with an anti-China troll, reach for your Wumao Handbook and vanquish them with facts! "Simple and precise, The Wumao Handbook doesn't drown its readers in detail and complexity, but goes straight to the heart of some of the most common stories doing the rounds of the anti-China rubber chicken circuit."David Ferguson, Chief English Editor, Xi Jinping: The Governance of China.
The Communist Threat In The Taiwan Area
Uncover the gripping narrative of a pivotal moment in history with "The Communist Threat in the Taiwan Area" by John Foster Dulles and Dwight D. Eisenhower. This compelling work, out of print for decades, is now beautifully restored and republished by Alpha Editions, offering a rare glimpse into the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era. Dive into the strategic minds of two of the 20th century's most influential leaders as they navigate the complex dynamics between the United States, Taiwan, and Communist China. This edition is not just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, meticulously preserved for today s and future generations. With its timeless insights and historical significance, this book is a must-have for both casual readers and collectors of classic literature. Experience the urgency and foresight of a bygone era, now accessible in a stunning edition that honors its legacy. Don t miss the chance to own a piece of history that continues to resonate in our modern world.
The Diplomatic Correspondence Of The American Revolution (Volume 07)
Unlock the secrets of a nation s birth with "The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume 07)" by Jared Sparks, a masterpiece that was out of print for decades and is now beautifully republished by Alpha Editions. This collector s item is not just a reprint; it s a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today s and future generations. Dive into the riveting exchanges that shaped America s destiny, where every letter is a window into the minds of the revolutionaries who dared to dream of freedom. This volume uniquely captures the pulse of a nation in its infancy, offering unparalleled insights into the strategic alliances and diplomatic maneuvers that were pivotal to the American cause. Whether you re a casual reader or a classic literature aficionado, this book promises to enrich your understanding of history with its timeless narratives and profound themes. Experience the thrill of discovery and the power of words that changed the world. Don t miss your chance to own a piece of history that s as relevant today as it was over two centuries ago.
The Diplomatic Correspondence Of The American Revolution (Volume 12)
Unlock the secrets of a nation s birth with "The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume 12)" by Jared Sparks, a masterpiece that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully republished by Alpha Editions. This collector s item is not just a reprint; it s a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today s and future generations. Dive into the riveting exchanges that shaped America s destiny, revealing the strategic brilliance and human drama behind the Revolution. This volume offers an unparalleled glimpse into the minds of the founding fathers, capturing the urgency and passion of a nation fighting for its freedom. Whether you re a casual reader or a collector of classic literature, this timeless work promises to inspire and enlighten. Experience the power of words that changed the world, and own a piece of history with this exquisite edition.
The Diplomatic Correspondence Of The American Revolution (Volume 01)
Unlock the secrets of a nation s birth with "The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume 01)" by Jared Sparks, a masterpiece that was out of print for decades and is now beautifully republished by Alpha Editions. This is not just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today s and future generations. Dive into the riveting world of 18th-century diplomacy, where the founding fathers letters reveal the strategic genius and passionate resolve that shaped America s destiny. This timeless volume offers an unparalleled glimpse into the minds of revolutionaries, capturing the essence of their struggles and triumphs. Whether you re a casual reader or a classic literature collector, this edition promises to enrich your understanding of history with its compelling narratives and authentic insights. Experience the power of words that changed the world, and own a piece of history that continues to inspire. Don t miss the chance to add this invaluable gem to your collection a testament to the enduring spirit of freedom and diplomacy.
Washington And The Riddle Of Peace
Unlock the timeless wisdom of H.G. Wells with "Washington and the Riddle of Peace," a compelling exploration of diplomacy and the quest for global harmony. Once lost to the sands of time, this profound work has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions, making it a must-have collector's item and cultural treasure. Dive into Wells' visionary insights as he navigates the complexities of post-war peace, offering a unique perspective that resonates with today's world. This edition is not just a reprint; it is a meticulously restored masterpiece, ensuring that Wells' powerful narrative and thought-provoking themes are preserved for both today's readers and future generations. Whether you're a casual reader or a classic literature aficionado, this book promises to captivate and inspire. Experience the enduring relevance of Wells' reflections on peace, politics, and human nature, and add this exquisite edition to your collection. Rediscover a forgotten gem that challenges and enlightens, inviting you to ponder the eternal riddle of peace.
What’S The Matter With Ireland?
Uncover the heart of Ireland's struggle with "What's the Matter with Ireland?" by Ruth Russell, a compelling narrative that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully republished by Alpha Editions. This restored edition is not just a reprint; it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering a timeless exploration of Ireland's socio-political landscape in the early 20th century. Russell's vivid reportage and empathetic storytelling capture the resilience and spirit of the Irish people during a pivotal era. Her insightful observations and firsthand accounts provide a unique perspective on the challenges and aspirations of a nation on the brink of transformation. This edition, meticulously restored for today's and future generations, invites readers to delve into a world of historical significance and emotional depth. Whether you're a casual reader or a classic literature aficionado, this book promises to engage, inspire, and enlighten. Experience the enduring relevance of Russell's work and add this invaluable piece of history to your collection.
The Bullitt Mission To Russia; Testimony Before The Committee On Foreign Relations, United States Senate, Of William C. Bullitt
Unlock the secrets of a pivotal moment in history with "The Bullitt Mission to Russia" by William C. Bullitt, a gripping testimony that was out of print for decades and is now beautifully republished by Alpha Editions. This restored edition is not just a reprint; it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering a rare glimpse into the diplomatic intricacies of post-World War I Russia. Dive into the heart of international relations as Bullitt, a key figure in American diplomacy, unveils the complexities and challenges faced during his mission. His testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is a timeless narrative of political intrigue, ambition, and the quest for peace in a world on the brink of transformation. Whether you're a casual reader or a collector of classic literature, this edition promises to captivate and enlighten, bridging the past with the present. Experience the power of restored history and ensure this invaluable piece of literature is preserved for today's and future generations. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of history that continues to resonate with the timeless themes of diplomacy and global change.
Where Are We Going?
Unlock the timeless wisdom of a statesman with "Where Are We Going?" by David Lloyd George, a compelling exploration of society's direction and destiny. This once out-of-print masterpiece, now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions, is a cultural treasure that beckons both casual readers and collectors of classic literature. Dive into the mind of one of the 20th century's most influential leaders as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of post-war Europe, offering insights that resonate with today's world. Lloyd George's eloquent prose and visionary ideas make this book a unique and invaluable guide to understanding the past, present, and future of global politics and human progress. This edition is more than a reprint; it's a collector's item, meticulously preserved for today's and future generations. Experience the power of a classic reborn, and let it inspire your journey through the complexities of modern life. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of history that speaks to the heart and mind, urging us to ponder: Where are we going?
Urban Warfare in the Twenty-First Century
War is urbanising. From Mosul to Mumbai, Aleppo to Marawi, the largest and most intense battles of the twenty-first century have taken place in densely populated urban areas. In the Ukraine War, Russian and Ukrainian troops have converged on urban areas, Kyiv, Mariupol, and Bakhmut, to fight brutal attritional sieges. Meanwhile the Battle of Gaza rages. Through a close analysis of recent urban conflicts and their historical antecedents, sociologist Anthony King explores the changing typography of the urban battlescape. Whilst many tactics used in urban warfare are not new, he shows how operations in cities today have coalesced into localised micro-sieges, which extend from street level - and below - to the airspace high above the city, as combatants fight for individual buildings, streets and districts. At the same time, digitalized social media and information networks communicate these battles to global audiences across an urban archipelago, with these spectators often becoming active participants in the fight. Fully revised and updated to include detailed examples from Ukraine and Gaza to illustrate the anatomy of twenty-first century urban warfare, the second edition of this popular text is a timely reminder of the costs and the horror of war and violence in cities. As such, it offers an invaluable interdisciplinary introduction to urban warfare in the new millennium for students of international security, urban studies and military science, as well as military professionals.
Post-Cold War Predictions
Post- Cold War Predictions examines how the international order evolved after the collapse of the Soviet Union (and before the attacks on 9/11) by focusing on the ways we study and understand major powers' security behavior within the evolving multipolar order. Beginning with an overview of Post-Cold War literature, Kassab summarizes and evaluates influential Post-Cold War texts to better understand scholarship's need to predict. First, he discusses the central importance of power in international relations and drives home the central focus of international structures, linking findings to the broader structure-agent problem. He then reinterprets the purpose of theory, preferring explanatory theories to those that aim to predict outcomes. To understand the context by which political ideas were developed and followed as if they were political ideologies, Hanna Samir Kassab makes explicit the links between historicism and historiography, forwarding a new methodology for studying political science: Politicist analysis. Using simple jargon and defining terms where necessary, this succinct and enlightening text is required reading for all those interested in international politics.
The Diplomatic Correspondence Of The American Revolution (Volume 05)
Unlock the secrets of a nation s birth with "The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume 05)" by Jared Sparks, a masterpiece that was out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This collector s item is not just a reprint; it s a cultural treasure that offers an unparalleled glimpse into the minds and strategies of the founding fathers as they navigated the turbulent waters of international diplomacy. Immerse yourself in the riveting exchanges that shaped the destiny of a fledgling nation, revealing the courage, wit, and determination that fueled the American Revolution. This timeless volume, meticulously restored for today s and future generations, is a must-have for both casual readers and collectors of classic literature. Experience the power of words that changed the world, and own a piece of history with this exquisite edition. Whether you re a history enthusiast or a lover of eloquent prose, this book promises to captivate and inspire, making it an essential addition to your library.
Governance and Intervention in Mali
This book provides the historical and political context for the security interventions in Mali over the past three decades.The work contextualizes external military engagement (including that of the United States, France, the United Nations and G5 Sahel) within the broader framework of weak democratic consolidation, unmet development goals and increasing popular perceptions of widespread corruption in Mali. Over the past three decades, there have been four military coups in Mali: the military coup in 1991 launched the Third Republic; the 2012 coup toppled elected President Tour矇; the 2020 coup overthrew the elected President Keita; and the coup within a coup that ousted transitional President Bah. Given the political context, how do multiple international interventions relate to insecurity and instability in the country? Drawing on the author's thirty years of research on Mali, this work examines the relationship between external intervention in the country, domestic actors, and decentralization policies. The book argues that external support has ignored the poor governance that is at the heart of the country's crises.This book will be of much interest to students of intervention and statebuilding, African politics and International Relations in general.
Delinking and Global Reparations
Delinking, as a concept, was initially put forward to propose a progressive economic strategy within and potentially beyond capitalism. This was based on the understanding that Western development has taken place under particular historical and ecological conditions that cannot be reproduced everywhere. Amid the ongoing and multifaceted socio-ecological crisis, the delinking agenda is now again articulated with a fresh focus on international monetary reform and global reparations. The contributions to this volume by authors from various theoretical traditions provide a wealth of insights on these questions and make the case for alternative epistemic, political and activist approaches premised on anti-imperialism and global justice.
Environmental Lobbying at the United Nations
This book provides a step-by-step, insiders' guide on how to lobby and engage successfully at the United Nations. It reveals how the United Nations, which plays such a key role on issues from climate change to pollution of our air, land and sea, really works.In a world of rapid climate change, a flood of forever chemicals and plastic pollution, and the extinction of so much wildlife around the world, we need the convening power of the United Nations now more than ever. What's more, we need individuals and organisations dedicated to making sure the United Nations has the most positive impact it can. And yet, global diplomacy can be dauntingly challenging and complex. Drawing on the authors' combined 60 years of professional experience with the United Nations system, this book contains essential information for individuals and organisations seeking to engage in this complex and confusing world. From the very basic question of how to ensure you can even attend the event, this book offers hard-to-find information to help readers through this labyrinth, including insider acronyms and language, how and when are the best times to put your issue forward to achieve maximum impact, how the negotiations really work, who are the key players and how to engage with those players. The authors reveal how stakeholders can be effective from the very first day of their first UN meeting. Drawing on interviews with other experts, as well as training materials that have been produced by the authors, this book demystifies what to many outsiders can seem like an opaque and confusing world.This book is an essential resource for individuals and organisations entering the world of the United Nations for the first time, as well as those looking to gain a deeper understanding of how the world of international diplomacy really works.
The Diplomatic Correspondence Of The American Revolution (Volume 04)
Unlock the secrets of a nation s birth with "The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume 04)" by Jared Sparks, a masterpiece that was out of print for decades and is now beautifully republished by Alpha Editions. This collector s item is not just a reprint; it s a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today s and future generations. Dive into the riveting exchanges that shaped America s destiny, where every letter is a testament to courage, strategy, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Experience the raw emotions and strategic brilliance of the founding fathers as they navigated the treacherous waters of international diplomacy. This volume offers an unparalleled glimpse into the minds and hearts of those who dared to dream of a new world. Whether you re a casual reader or a classic literature aficionado, this timeless work promises to captivate and inspire. Own a piece of history and let the voices of the past ignite your passion for the enduring spirit of revolution.
The War on Terror
The War on Terror has remained an enduring feature of American foreign policy for over two decades. This short history positions the War on Terror within the broader context of Cold War interventionism and the rise of various transnational threats to American (and global) security during the late twentieth century. It introduces readers to the main concepts, debates and theories which have been used to understand and make sense of the War on Terror. These include approaches that frame it as a disparate set of policies aimed at reducing the risk of terrorist attacks against American citizens at both home and aboard; as part of a project aimed at helping maintain the United States' dominant position within international politics; and as an idea intimately bound up with perceptions of American national identity and America's place in the world. In this way, the book aims to show how the War on Terror has changed global politics, as well as why it has been fought and proven so difficult to end despite multiple failed attempts at course correction. The book is ideally suited for courses on international security, American foreign policy and contemporary world politics.
Gender and Diplomacy
This edited collection aims to bring new contexts and research innovations to study the changing nature of gender in diplomacy. Whilst historically most diplomats were men, in the twenty-first century, the proportion of women (and others of diverse backgrounds) has increased markedly and in select cases, surpasses men. Digital diplomacy, glass cliffs, diplomatic gatekeeping, nation branding, queer and critical race studies and more have begun to be studied in the context of gender and diplomacy, raising new questions, in new contexts, and driving new innovations in diplomacy. How is diplomacy responding to these changes? How does gender, sexuality and race intersect to reproduce diplomatic relations? This edited collection unpacks the queering of diplomacy, the security/diplomacy nexus, gender and West/non-West distinctions in diplomacy, gender and foreign policy, and women in MFAs and foreign service.
