Comparative European Politics
This essential guide to comparative European politics provides the broadest range of coverage on Europe, illustrated via the widest range of examples, applied to contemporary events. In Comparative European Politics the team of expert authors explore the politics of a range of European countries, providing insight into everything you need to know on the subject, from the fundamentals of democratic politics, institutions, and practices of government, to key contemporary challenges. Key Features- A broad introduction to contemporary European politics, providing an accessible introduction to the fundamental elements of European democracies, institutions, and practices of government- A unique emphasis on contemporary political issues sees a whole part dedicated to common challenges, which explores issues such as immigration, European integration, the financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic- Includes up-to-date examples such as growing instability in Europe, Brexit, recent migration policies, the threat of international terrorism, and the rise of anti-establishment parties, to help students understand the real-world context of European politics- Developed with engaging learning features such as end of chapter discussion questions, 'thinking comparatively' sections, and 'over to you' boxes, to help students understand 'why' and 'how' to compare European countries and their political systems- Provides comprehensive coverage of the 27 member states of the European Union, additionally drawing on examples from the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Serbia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina- Written by leading scholars in the field who provide clear analysis on complex subjects, intricate relationships, and controversial issues- Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support New to this Edition- Three new chapters cover topics around climate politics and policy, national governments in the European Union's political system, and populism and its challenges to democracy. - A reorganized table of contents adds clarity. - Updated tables and figures and the addition of photos offer an engaging learning experience. Digital formats and resourcesComparative European Politics is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test multiple choice questions, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks https: //global.oup.com/ukhe/ebooks The digital version, available on Politics Trove, is also accompanied by online resources. These include: For students: - Over thirty European country profiles, from Austria to the UK, with useful data for comparison including population size, gender equality, political parties, and electoral systems.- Helpful links to relevant online tools with instructions for use, including voting advice applications from European countries For lecturers: - Save time preparing for seminars with activities created to help engage students- PowerPoint slides with a deck for each chapter to help build lecture materials
The Cultural Politics of Veterans' Narratives
The Cultural Politics of Veterans' Narratives investigates the role of veterans' stories in our collective cultural and political life. Drawing on contemporary narrative theory, it offers a conceptual framework for studying veterans' narratives, followed by a series of unique empirical chapters dealing with different genres of veteran storytelling, including trauma, transition, culture and identity, and the Afghanistan war memoir. The book questions the British veteran as a political figure, exploring what their stories tell us about the morality and politics of war as well as military life. It also traces how social norms about militarism, nationalism, and patriotism pivot as a result. Caddick considers what the stakes are for veterans as their stories interact with wider cultural narratives, and for society in grappling with the 'militarist terms of reference' these stories impart to us.
The Indo-Pacific Construct
The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the pre-eminent geopolitical and geo-economic construct of the 21st Century due to two main reasons - the economic and demographic vitality of the region and the emergence of a non-democratic and aggressive China as a global power with its sights set firmly on dominating the oceans. There has always been an organic connection between maritime power and a country achieving 'Great Power' status. China had recognised this connection in 1979 and in its quest to achieve 'Great Power' status, has assiduously developed its maritime power over the last four decades to emerge as the primary maritime challenger to the US. China's maritime military expansion is particularly worrying, as it is unprecedented in recent history. However, the growth of China's maritime power has not been restricted to its Navy, but has also included the explosive growth of its coast guard, maritime militia, merchant marine, oceanographic research, fishing fleet, ports and maritime infrastructure, both civil and military. The Belt and Road Initiative, especially its maritime leg, the Maritime Silk Road, is another facet of its unprecedented maritime growth. It is happenstance that the coming into being of the Indo-Pacific construct has coincided with India's emergence as a major economic, scientific and cultural power, with a demographic dividend to boot. However, maritime power remains a weak link in the elements comprising India's Comprehensive National Power, which is clearly evident from available maritime metrics. India is a maritime nation with a glorious maritime past, and this paper argues that the Indo-Pacific construct offers India an opportune avenue to rejuvenate its maritime power. The Paper recommends that India needs to develop its Comprehensive Maritime Power through a holistic Maritime Strategy, which would be a vital enabler for India's emergence as a developed nation by 2047, and its eventual rise as a 'Great Power'.
Overcoming Planetary Ungovernability Now
The authors of this book describe the necessary steps to a substantially new quality of peace, security, and sustainable well-being for humanity in a simple yet convincing way. The action steps they propose are highly visionary and yet extremely realistic in a sense that they can actually create and secure planetary peace, security and sustainable fairness, justice and welfare for all. The United Nations with the Security Council and other global organizations such as the World Trade Organization were once set up to achieve these goals. Although these organizations represented very valuable progress compared to the previous world situation, they are now in urgent need of appropriate adaptation. They need to be freed from veto rights and generally from too strong an orientation towards national interests - towards the preservation of peace, security and well-being for humanity as a whole. The Chinese philosopher Zhao Tingyang put it in a nutshell: "World order can only be the order of world sovereignty, guided by the common good of the world." Albert Einstein remarked as early as 1932: "The way to international security is that states unconditionally give up some of their freedom of action or sovereignty, and is should be unquestionable that there is no other way to achieve security." Do we really need another World War to finally overcome planetary ungovernability at its root in clearly vital matters such as world peace and the preservation of ecosystems? How long do we wait to rethink the concept of national interest politics applied to issues that undeniably have a global, a human dimension, and which can only be managed with concepts to planetary sovereignty and the ability to act in a respectful way to the world? The authors of this book propose two new UN ministries on the basis of the new principle of global effectiveness through global validity: The "World Peace Ministry" and "The World Trade Ministry". Today's Security Council should be transformed into a
Present and Emerging Threats to National Security in Digital and Cyber Space
The rapid and extensive shift in technology, especially in the digital cyberspace domain is creating new challenges for national security. The penetration of digital technology in almost every aspect of human transactions has created data and privacy vulnerabilities not seen before. The administration and economy of every nation now rely heavily on digital technology. Not only an individual, but the society and the nation collectively are at risk of being sabotaged by external forces owing to transnational access to the sensitive social and personal data. This data is being actively used in information warfare to cause political unrest and regime change, as well as for covert & overt military application. The development of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence, deepfake and quantum computing has added whole new capabilities in the hands of one's adversaries. The armed forces are the last bastion of defence and will be called in to protect the national interest when civilian institutions falter. The creation of Defence Cyber Agency is an initial step in the right direction. All defence and security agencies will have to develop a deep understanding of new and emerging complex threats in the domain of cyberspace, laws on surveillance and Information Technology and emerging trends in international forums to come out with requisite indigenous solutions and defensive-offensive capabilities.
Cuba
In this vividly written, politically-oriented travelogue, Tom獺s Klvaňa offers a stark narrative of his decade-long travels to Cuba, interweaving a political analysis of the country's current state with a critical assessment of the ideology that has shaped its development. Cuba: A Brief History of the End reveals an immersive tableau of tropical landscapes that set the stage for the human stories that have unfolded in the shadow of the communist regime. The narrative tells of the author's encounters, ranging from the dramatic to the humorously absurd, with figures such as anti-communist dissidents, activists, independent journalists, and citizens struggling to survive in a challenging environment. He takes readers through iconic locations, from the tobacco valleys of Vi簽ales and the urban sprawl of Pinar del R穩o to the eastern reaches of Santiago de Cuba and Guant獺namo. Historic sites such as the Bay of Pigs and Havana's Plaza de la Revoluci籀n serve as backdrops for an exploration of the political upheavals of the past seventy years, which have not only captured the attention of global powers, but have also deeply affected life in Central Europe. The book draws parallels between Cuban communism and Czechoslovakia's "era of normalization" in the 1970s and 1980s, while also reflecting on historical figures such as Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and Ernest Hemingway, whose artistic legacy is closely tied to Cuba.
Contender States and Modern Chinese International Thought
This book contends that the development of modern Chinese international thought has been profoundly shaped by the distinctive nature of the Chinese state as a contender state and its global positioning since 1912. The argument posited demonstrates that, notwithstanding the varied perspectives on the 'international' held by Chinese intellectuals throughout the 20th century, there exist commonalities across the periods analyzed in this book. In essence, the book emphasizes that the shared elements influencing the production of modern Chinese international thought do not derive from a unified cultural Chinese identity but rather stem from China's evolving geopolitical position in the modern world.
The Prince
"The Prince" is a timeless masterpiece penned by the Italian diplomat and philosopher, Niccol簷 Machiavelli, in the early 16th century. This seminal work offers profound insights into the nature of power, politics, and leadership, making it an indispensable guide for statesmen, rulers, and strategists throughout the ages.Machiavelli's treatise is structured as a series of letters addressed to Lorenzo de' Medici, the ruler of Florence at the time, and is infused with a pragmatic and often controversial perspective on governance. Through astute observation and analysis, Machiavelli dispels idealistic notions of leadership, arguing that rulers must be willing to employ cunning, manipulation, and even cruelty to maintain their authority and achieve their objectives."The Prince" explores essential themes such as the relationship between virtue and vice, the importance of appearances and perceptions in politics, and the delicate balance between fear and love as instruments of control. Machiavelli's pragmatic approach to power dynamics challenges conventional moral principles, advocating for a realism that prioritizes the preservation of stability and order above all else.This enduring work continues to provoke lively debate and interpretation, inspiring countless political theorists, historians, and leaders to grapple with its provocative ideas. Whether viewed as a cynical manual for autocrats or a shrewd analysis of the complexities of governance, "The Prince" remains essential reading for anyone interested in the art and science of leadership.
Unshackled
Unshackled is Sana Malim's debut poetry collection reflecting on the heartbreak, disappointment, and grief over genocide in Gaza. It is a testimony of unshakeable faith, hope in divine justice, and the firm belief that one day, Palestine will be unshackled from the grips of cruelty.
Hybrid Warfare
Experience History Like Never BeforeAuthored by Curtis L. Fox, a former Green Beret, Russian speaker, and 10th Special Forces Group alumni, this book is a masterclass in strategic analysis. Fox skillfully connects the dots from the era of Peter the Great to the modern-day machinations of Vladimir Putin, revealing a continuous thread of ambition and cunning that has defined Russian military doctrine for centuries.Unlock the Secrets of Russia's Grand StrategyDelve into case studies of pivotal Russian military operations and uncover the underlying strategies that make Russia's seemingly unpredictable actions both consistent and foreseeable through a blend of historical precedent, geographic determinism, and a deep understanding of Russia's institutional dynamics.A Comprehensive Exploration of Modern Warfare"Hybrid Warfare" is not just about the past; it's a timely analysis that resonates with current global tensions. The book meticulously covers Russian military doctrine, modernization efforts, intelligence services, and elite forces. Engage with detailed case studies of the Russo-Georgian War, the annexation of Crimea, and the War in Donbas.A Riveting Epilogue That Connects Past with PresentIn a compelling epilogue, Fox assesses his analysis against the unfolding events of the Russo-Ukrainian War, offering a rare glimpse into the real-time application of historical strategy in contemporary conflict.Why You can't Miss This Book"Hybrid Warfare" is more than just a military study; it's a thrilling narrative that brings the complexities of Russian strategy to life. It's a must-read for enthusiasts of military policy, political intelligence, military science, Russian and Soviet politics, military history, Russian history, strategy, and anyone seeking to understand the forces shaping today's geopolitical landscape. It truly has it all. Uncover the secrets of the Russian way of war-a journey that is as educational as it is exhilarating.
We Win, They Lose
In 1977, then presidential candidate Ronald Reagan was discussing foreign affairs when he said, "My idea of American policy toward the Soviet Union is simple, and some would say simplistic. It is this: We win, and they lose." Three years later, Reagan was elected president; by the time he left office, the United States had won the First Cold War. Today, a New Cold War has started, this time with the People's Republic of China (PRC). While Beijing challenged the United States for many years, Washington only awoke to this reality in 2017 when President Donald J. Trump declared "great power competition" with China and Russia as the greatest threat facing the nation. We are in the early days of the New Cold War, and Washington is still struggling to define a clear China strategy. Inspired by Trump and Reagan, this book proposes a straightforward goal for the struggle with China: we win, and they lose. Brilliant and engagingly written, this book provides a conservative foreign policy strategy--A Trump-Reagan fusion--for winning the New Cold War with China. We Win, They Lose explains why a conservative worldview is best suited for the coming confrontation with China and provides a comprehensive strategy for tackling every major foreign policy issue facing the United States, including: defense, trade, and values; Russia, Iran, and North Korea; allies and institutions; border security and immigration; energy and the environment, and more. With this strategy in hand, the GOP and the United States can spring to action. It is time to win the New Cold War.
Can Academics Change the World?
Moshe Shokeid narrates his experiences as a member of AD KAN (NO MORE), a protest movement of Israeli academics at Tel Aviv University, who fought against the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, founded during the first Palestinian Intifada (1987-1993). However, since the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin and the later obliteration of the Oslo accord, public manifestations of dissent on Israeli campuses have been remarkably mute. This chronicle of AD KAN is explored in view of the ongoing theoretical discourse on the role of the intellectual in society and is compared with other account of academic involvement in different countries during periods of acute political conflict.
War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has altered the course of global history. These authors explore how.When Vladimir Putin's forces sought to conquer Ukraine in February 2022, they did more than threaten the survival of a vulnerable democracy. The invasion unleashed a crisis that has changed the course of world affairs. This conflict has reshaped alliances, deepened global cleavages, and caused economic disruptions that continue to reverberate around the globe. It has initiated the first great-power nuclear crisis in decades and raised fundamental questions about the sources of national power and military might in the modern age. The outcome of the conflict will profoundly influence the international balance of power, the relationship between democracies and autocracies, and the rules that govern global affairs. In War in Ukraine, Hal Brands brings together an all-star cast of analysts to assess the conflict's origins, course, and implications and to offer their appraisals of one of the most geopolitically consequential crises of the early twenty-first century. Essays cover topics including the twists and turns of the war itself, the successes and failures of US strategy, the impact of sanctions, the future of Russia and its partnership with China, and more.Contributors: Anne Applebaum, Joshua Baker, Alexander Bick, Hal Brands, Daniel Drezner, Peter Feaver, Lawrence Freedman, Francis Gavin, Brian Hart, William Inboden, Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Michael Kimmage, Michael Kofman, Stephen Kotkin, Mark Leonard, Bonny Lin, Thomas Mahnken, Dara Massicot, Michael McFaul, Robert Person, Kori Schake, and Ashley Tellis.
Cutting the Mass Line
Explores the growing water supply crisis through an ethnographic study of a rural minority community in China threatened by climate change.China is experiencing climate whiplash--extreme fluctuations between drought and flooding--that threatens the health and autonomy of millions of people. Set against mounting anxiety over the future of global water supplies, Cutting the Mass Line explores the enduring political, technical, and ethical project of making water available to human communities and ecosystems in a time of drought, infrastructural disrepair, and environmental breakdown. Anthropologist Andrea E. Pia explores essential questions of how to manage water resources from the vantage point of Huize County, a water-challenged, ecologically damaged, multi-ethnic area in rural Yunnan Province. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork, archival materials, and statistical data, Pia brings readers inside the inner workings of China's complex water supply ecosystem by exploring the intricate relationships among Chinese water services agencies; water user associations; dam construction sites; party cadres and rural entrepreneurs, mediators, and farmers; and foreign development planners. The climate crisis and the global politics of sustainability and mitigation offer unanticipated leeway for experimental grassroots intrusions in what has traditionally been the sphere of elite regulatory action: water allocation and distribution. Rural residents' efforts to keep access to local water sources and flourish in their own communities are moving the political possibilities of climate and environmental collective action in exciting and unforeseen directions. As the world grapples with challenges to water quality, supply, and control, the impacts of China's resource management strategies will be a provocative and useful study for the future.
Emotional and Ecological Literacy for a More Sustainable Society
This open access book aims to promote ecological and emotional research and education for sustainability by cultivating values and behaviours consistent with how nature makes us feel connected and nurtured. Built upon the intersection of ecological literacy and socio-emotional learning, grounded in sustainability and relational thinking, the research developed in the book covers a wide range of themes connected to the Agenda 2030.
Constitutional Debates, Rhetoric, and Political Philosophy in Spain's Parliamentary History
This book examines the conceptual contributions of constituent representatives in Spain during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The Spanish Parliament has been the stage for the political modernisation of the country. Constitutional debates have historically led to the gradual acknowledgement and broadening - usually unevenly - of citizens' rights. At the same time, constitutional debates have created opportunities to design institutions and settle legal mechanisms to enforce rights and distribute state resources. The book identifies and analyses rhetorical and conceptual innovations produced in such debates from a historical perspective.
The Challenges of Nuclear Security
This Open Access volume assembles experts from the United States and India to examine six issues essential to the safety and security of nuclear facilities, technologies, and materials: insider threats, organizational culture, emergency response, physical protection, control of radioactive sources, and cyber security. Each chapter includes papers by an Indian expert and by an American counterpart. This unique structure contrasts the countries' diverse perspectives on nuclear security, situates technical problems within larger socio-political contexts, and identifies cooperative opportunities for the U.S. and India.
The Mainstream Right and Family Policy Agendas in the Post-Fordist Age
Research into the politics of family policy has expanded considerably in recent years. However, the family policy agenda of the Mainstream Right - i.e., Christian democratic and conservative parties - has largely been overlooked, at least until now. Establishing a unique contribution that closes this gap, Giovanni Amerigo Giuliani provides a thorough, comparative, and longitudinal analysis of the Mainstream Right's family policy agendas in 4 Western European countries. Anchored in a new theoretical framework that combines the insights of a variety of sociological and political science approaches, this study offers an understanding of the changes in the Mainstream Right's family policy preferences and their drivers over time and across countries. How have family policy agendas been configured in the post-Fordist age? Have they re-adapted over time or have they remained unchanged? What drivers have affected the Mainstream Right's family policy agendas in the post-industrial era? Furthermore, how can the various configurations of these drivers explain cross-country similarities and differences? Under what conditions have Mainstream Right parties gone beyond a purely familistic agenda? Delving into a topic that has scarcely been investigated in comparative welfare and family policy literature, this is an indispensable endeavour for scholars in these fields.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee and India’s Foreign Policy: 1977-2004
Atal Bihari Vajpayee and India's Foreign Policy: 1977-2004: Initiatives, Policy Making and Achievements examines the life and work of a humanitarian, a visionary, an orator par excellence, a writer, a mass leader, and a Parliamentarian who is still revered by both members of his own party and by the opposition. Vajpayee's long political career won him accolades as well as honors. Being closely associated with the Indian political arena from a very young age, Vajpayee with his knowledge, experience and charismatic persona became the 'Bhishma Pitamah' of Indian politics. He had achieved few major milestones during his long political tenure in the Parliament of India. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was unarguably one of the best and most influential Prime Ministers of India, serving the nation for a full term (five years) and two short terms, having impressive contributions to the development of India. He played a very significant role in shaping the foreign policies of India. Vajpayee's dedicated efforts to solve persistent and major issues in foreign policies are remarkable. His indomitable determination and spirit helped India to attain its justified place in international forum. Atal Bihari Vajpayee's legacy is preserved and reproduced by successive leaders of India honoring his accomplishments.
The Handbook of Latin American and Caribbean Intelligence Cultures
The Handbook of Latin American and Caribbean Intelligence Cultures provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary efforts of Latin American and Caribbean nations to develop an intelligence culture that converts the former military regimes' repressive security apparatuses into democratic intelligence communities.
The Handbook of Asian Intelligence Cultures
The Handbook of Asian Intelligence Cultures explores the historical and contemporary influences that have shaped Asian intelligence cultures as well as the impact intelligence service have had on domestic and foreign affairs.
Jacob H. Carruthers and the Restoration of an African Worldview
This book examines the ideas and work of Jacob H. Carruthers, a key architect of the Nile Valley Studies Movement and a major theorist in the development of the African-centered paradigm. It explicates Carruthers's significant contributions and examines the theoretical and practical implications of his work.
Migration, Identity and Politics in Turkey from the Ottoman Empire to Today
International migration, the flow of people across international boundaries, has been studied from several perspectives, especially since the Syrian civil war in 2011. Migration, Identity and Politics in Turkey from the Ottoman Empire to Today aims to explore the motivation of migration, the social integration or disintegration, the migration process to the host country and the development and creation of new migrant identities. A lot of studies deal with the subject of international migration, especially regarding the civil rights of migrants, economic impacts of migration, or international policies related to migration, but a micro based analysis on migrants' culture, political, social identities and attitudes, generational transformation, moral and mental stated historical approach is limited. In this regard, the book differs from other works in that it includes comprehensive and historical analyzes of internal and external migration since the Ottoman Empire, rather than just focusing on current international migration to Turkey, as well as an identity-based and cultural perspective that goes beyond the social, economic and political perspective.
The Rise of the Semi-Core
Since its establishment in Europe, capitalism has witnessed a shift in global politico-economic power dynamics. Some nations ascended to dominate the world economy, while others fell from prominence to poverty. This transformation was particularly evident in the case of China and India, which were once central to the pre-modern global economy with their respective empires but transitioned into peripheries of the capitalist world trade structure. These regions experienced occupation, colonization, de-industrialization, and resource exploitation for the industrialization and modernization of core countries, primarily Western Europe and the United States. The Rise of the Semi-Core: China, India, and Pakistan in the World-System delves into modern capitalist history, unraveling the increasing complexities that give rise to the emergence of a semi-core. It argues that nations must possess both economic and strategic national powers to maintain their hierarchical position within the capitalist world-system. Western powers of the eighteenth century, equipped with superior military capabilities, expanded their dominion globally, including in China and India, converting these regions into peripheries that served the core's interests in terms of raw material provision, product consumption, and facilitating capital flow. Once decolonized, China and India initially adopted a statist model of development, nevertheless these nations could grow only when they aligned with core interests.
Inside the Political Mind
Drawing on his experience of working with hundreds of politicians in more than sixty countries, Greg Power explores how social norms, public expectations and the personal interests of MPs influence the path of political development. Where states are weak, politicians solve problems by going around the state. From Tanzania and Nepal to Iraq and Ukraine, voters actually want MPs who can find informal fixes, and a reciprocal logic holds the system in place. But this also means that weak institutions tend to stay weak. Combining insights from behavioral economics, change management and comparative politics, this fascinating book argues for a different approach to political reform, one concerned less with institutional design and more with the existing logic of human behavior. One that starts inside the political mind, and works outwards from there.
Three Faces of Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu's Art of War is widely regarded as the most influential military & strategic classic of all time. Through 'reverse engineering' of the text structured around 14 Sun Tzu 'themes, ' this rigorous analysis furnishes a thorough picture of what the text actually says, drawing on Chinese-language analyses, historical, philological, & archaeological sources, traditional commentaries, computational ideas, and strategic & logistics perspectives. Building on this anchoring, the book provides a unique roadmap of Sun Tzu's military and intelligence insights and their applications to strategic competitions in many times and places worldwide, from Warring States China to contemporary US/China strategic competition and other 21st century competitions involving cyber warfare, computing, other hi-tech conflict, espionage, and more. Simultaneously, the analysis offers a window into Sun Tzu's limitations and blind spots relevant to managing 21st century strategic competitions with Sun-Tzu-inspired adversaries or rivals.
Revolution and Terror
This book is a study of the relationship between revolution and terror. Historically many have claimed that revolution inevitably devolves into terror, best reflected in the way in which after coming to power the revolutionary elite turns on itself, and one section of it uses terrorist means to eliminate another section. This thesis originally stemmed from the French revolution but has more recently also been applied to the Russian and the Chinese revolutions. Graeme Gill argues that in order to understand the relationship between revolution and terror, it is necessary to distinguish between different types of terror. There are three such types: revolutionary terror, in which the aim is to destroy enemies and thereby consolidate the regime; transformational terror, designed to drive the politico-socio-economic transformation of society that is the purpose of the 'great' revolutions; and inverted terror, which is when terror is turned against part of the elite and regime more broadly. The analysis explains how these different types of terror are related to the revolutionary seizure of power, showing that revolutionary and transformational terror are organically connected to revolution while for inverted terror the connection is mediated through the leader. The argument is prosecuted through detailed analysis of the French, Russian, and Chinese revolutions. The study ends by assessing the contemporary salience of the lessons of the great revolutions in the light of the low level of violence in the negotiated revolutions of 1989.
癒Gracias! / Thank You!
El recuento de lo que signific籀 el sexenio de la transformaci籀n hist籀rica del pa穩s y de c籀mo el compromiso con la ciudadan穩a marc籀 el camino de una nueva pol穩tica. 竄Me voy, y aunque la vida sigue su curso, necesitaba reiterar acerca del pasado para comprender mejor el presente y el porvenir: no hay texto sin contexto y tampoco los procesos pol穩ticos y sociales surgen de repente, de la nada, son frutos de un largo camino, de resistencias, fatigas, en los cuales participan muchos, que son, como ha sucedido en nuestro movimiento, los protagonistas principales de esta hist籀rica transformaci籀n. A todas y todos de coraz籀n. Gracias罈. Andr矇s Manuel L籀pez ObradorENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThe recounting of what the six-year term meant for the historical transformation of the country and how the commitment to the citizenry marked the path of a new politics."I am leaving, and although life goes on, I needed to reiterate about the past in order to better understand the present and the future: there is no text without context and neither do political and social processes arise suddenly, out of nowhere, they are the fruits of a long journey, of resistance, of fatigue, in which many participate, who are, As has happened in our movement, the main protagonists of this historic transformation. I am one of them, of the authors of this work, but not the only one; It fell to me to lead this struggle, but I was supported by men and women who forged a collective will willing to truly change public life in Mexico. To all of you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you." Andr矇s Manuel L籀pez Obrador
Three Faces of Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu's Art of War is widely regarded as the most influential military & strategic classic of all time. Through 'reverse engineering' of the text structured around 14 Sun Tzu 'themes, ' this rigorous analysis furnishes a thorough picture of what the text actually says, drawing on Chinese-language analyses, historical, philological, & archaeological sources, traditional commentaries, computational ideas, and strategic & logistics perspectives. Building on this anchoring, the book provides a unique roadmap of Sun Tzu's military and intelligence insights and their applications to strategic competitions in many times and places worldwide, from Warring States China to contemporary US/China strategic competition and other 21st century competitions involving cyber warfare, computing, other hi-tech conflict, espionage, and more. Simultaneously, the analysis offers a window into Sun Tzu's limitations and blind spots relevant to managing 21st century strategic competitions with Sun-Tzu-inspired adversaries or rivals.
Fiscal Choices
Drawing on interviews with economic policymakers, Fiscal Choices examines the fiscal policies implemented by the Canadian government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic and political challenges that we face in the aftermath.
Tribes and Politics in Yemen
Tribes and Politics in Yemen tells the story of the Houthi conflict in Sa'dah Province, Yemen, as seen through the eyes of the local tribes. In the West the Houthi conflict, which erupted in 2004, is often defined through the lenses of either the Iranian-Saudi proxy war or the Sunni-Shia divide. Yet, as experienced by locals, the Houthi conflict is much more deeply rooted in the recent history of Sa'dah Province. Its origins must be sought in the political, economic, social and sectarian transformations since the 1960s civil war and their repercussions on the local society, which is dominated by tribal norms. From the civil war to the Houthi conflict these transformations involve the same individuals, families and groups, and are driven by the same struggles over resources, prerogatives, and power. This book is based on years of anthropological fieldwork expertise both on the ground and through digital anthropological approaches. It offers a detailed account of the local complexities of the Houthi conflict and its historical background and underscores the absolute imperative of understanding the highly local, personal, and non-ideological nature of internal conflict in Yemen.
Fiscal Choices
Drawing on interviews with economic policymakers, Fiscal Choices examines the fiscal policies implemented by the Canadian government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic and political challenges that we face in the aftermath.
German Foreign Policy and Greek Martyr Communities
The Euro crisis of 2008 had a deep impact on German-Greek relations. The exchange of blows in media, and amongst politicians created a deep divide and made old wounds visible - wounds that lie in the Occupation of Greece by Nazi Germany and its fascist allies during World War 2. In 2014 German foreign policy towards Greece shifted to include reconciliatory measures, marking the beginning of Germany's foreign policy of reconciliation. One area of focus is memory culture and the Greek martyr communities, meaning villages and towns that experienced extreme violence, destruction, and executions. Diving into these places of terror and memory, the book analyzes German foreign policy of reconciliation while providing a profound view onto history, diplomacy, and the widely unknown Greek memory landscape. It entails a thorough review of German-Greek relations, more than seven unique maps and 10 case studies, accompanied by photographs and over 35 interviews. It shows how foreign policy, conflict and reconciliation intertwine and how international affairs meet the local level of everyday citizens.
Gifts to the Sad Country
This book is a study of an ethnic-Chinese family in Malaysia as it struggled with the upheavals in China during the Land Reform (1945-1953) and the Great Leap Forward (1958-1962). Based on fieldwork in Malaysia and in a village in Dabu County, Southern China, it tells a story of a family whose existence straddled two nations, two political systems. Emigration is shown to be both a positive experience and a source of despair. The study redefines the conventional narrative about the Chinese diaspora as economically driven and politically expedient; mobility, personal freedom and transnational journeying were a part of their cultural history. The book highlights the fact that Chinese homeland, even under communist rule, offered the people a means of identification under difficult circumstances. During the time of radical reform, the diaspora adapted themselves to the conditions in the homeland, and for some China remained a place of longing and emotional attachment.
Marketing Peace for Social Transformation and Global Prosperity
War and conflict continually plague many nations around the world and have led to mass causalities, a shortage of resources, and political turmoil. To eradicate this ongoing issue, individuals, companies, and governments need to establish a fundamental change in the distribution of the world's assets, resources, and ideals. Marketing Peace for Social Transformation and Global Prosperity is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the development of programs and campaigns destined to impose and sustain ideas that lead to conflict resolution. Through analyzing and proposing various peace marketing campaigns, it showcases how individuals and corporations can employ various tactics to enhance and achieve political, social, and individual peace and promote the sustainability of resources and education. Highlighting topics such as civic engagement, conflict management, and symbolism, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, business leaders, professionals, theorists, researchers, and students.
Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogues for Global Peacebuilding and Stability
Communication is vital to the prosperity and survival of the community, with the quality of communication amongst its members directly improving or worsening the value of the community. However, with the increase in immigration and relocation of refugees, the need to accommodate diverse cultural groups becomes imperative for the viability and survivability of a community while posing challenges to communication. Intercultural and interfaith dialogue can be used constructively to cultivate, manage, and sustain diversity and wellbeing in particularly deeply divided communities. Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogues for Global Peacebuilding and Stability is a critical research publication that explores the importance of conflict resolution strategies among populations that include a varied amalgamation of cultural and religious backgrounds. With the increasing emphasis on intercultural understanding promoted by governments, civil societies, and international mediators, this book offers relevant remedies for major afflictions in the world today, such as exclusion, marginalization, xenophobia, and racism. It is ideal for government officials, policymakers, activists, diplomats, lawyers, international trade and commerce agencies, religious institutions, academicians, researchers, and students working in a variety of disciplines including political science, international relations, law, communication, sociology, and cultural studies.
Lessons in Diplomacy
Is a diplomat's life really as glamorous as a royal visit, or as dramatic as a coup d'矇tat in Turkey? Leigh Turner is a former British ambassador who held posts in Ukraine, Turkey and Austria. In this witty globe-trotting adventure through one of the most intriguing careers a person can have, Leigh relates his interactions with royalty of both the aristocratic and celebrity kinds, and with brilliant and extraordinary people who bestowed valuable lessons. Offering astute reflections on Brexit, Russia's war with Ukraine and the chaos of modern politics, he sheds new light on the intricacies of modern statecraft, including what we all can learn from a good diplomat or ambassador. In this entertaining and accessible first-hand account, you'll discover how diplomats really work with spies, how immunity allows killers to escape justice, how Russia broke up the Soviet Union and then nursed its resentment at the consequences -- and how to throw, and be invited to, a great cocktail party.
Canadian Municipal Government
The student who would understand the government of a country can only obtain a complete knowledge of it if he knows something of the government of its local subdivisions. Yet the Canadian student will find studies of Canadian local government almost non-existent. Similarly the citizen or municipal officer looking for details of the organization and operation of the several systems of local government in Canada needs, but has not yet had, one single source with all the information on the subject gathered together in readily available form. Mr. Crawford meets both needs in his excellent study, the sixth volume in the Canadian Government Series.Since local government in Canada comes under provincial jurisdiction, there are ten distinct systems having many similarities and diversities. Mr. Crawford's aim is to show how various Canadian municipal systems function, rather than to present a critical analysis of existing institutions and practices. But first he discusses the necessity of local government, its practical and political importance, the degree of self-government involved in local government and the factors contributing to this, and the weak constitutional position of local government, a position offset by the needs of the community, needs which can be best met by local government and which assure the continuance of that government despite the tightening of central control by province and nation.
China's Rising Foreign Ministry
China's rise and its importance to international relations as a discipline-defining phenomenon is well recognized. Yet when scholars analyze China's foreign relations, they typically focus on Beijing's military power, economic might, or political leaders. As a result, most traditional assessments miss a crucial factor: China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). In China's Rising Foreign Ministry, Dylan M.H Loh upends conventional understandings of Chinese diplomacy by underlining the importance of the ministry and its diplomats in contemporary Chinese foreign policy. Loh explains how MOFA gradually became the main interface of China's foreign policy and the primary vehicle through which the idea of 'China' is produced, articulated, and represented on the world stage. This theoretically innovative and ambitious book offers an original reading of Chinese foreign policy, with wide-ranging implications for international relations. By shedding light on the dynamics of Chinese diplomacy and how assertiveness is constructed, Loh provides readers with a comprehensive re-appraisal of China's foreign ministry and the role it performs in China's re-emergence.
The Wit and Wisdom of Donald J. Trump
Publius is best known for his writing of The Federalist Papers, a series of 85 essays whichpromoted the ratification of the Constitution of the United States between October 1787 andMay 1788, published in various New York state newspapers of the time. Although he has notpublished anything new until now, with the sagacity and perspective he has gained as heapproaches his three hundredth birthday, Publius has decided that our current political crisisrequires careful review and thought about the leading contenders for the presidency in 2024.Accordingly, Publius has spent more than two years reviewing all the speeches, writings, tweets, press releases, rallies, and utterances of the 45th and 46th US Presidents, including acomplete review of classified documents stored in the bathroom at Mar-a-Lago. From thisexhaustive review, Publius has compiled comprehensive lists of the learned and insightfulthoughts from these men who are indisputably the two greatest Americans of the current time, and perhaps the greatest since the Founding Fathers. Now available for the first time to thegeneral public, Publius' two groundbreaking companion books, The Wit and Wisdom of DonaldTrump and The Wit and Wisdom of Joseph Biden, should be read by everyone as they considertheir vote in 2024
The Principles of The Counter Terrorism Process
The prevailing principle of counter-terrorism is that it is now a shared responsibility of government and the community. This shift places all organisations on the front line, effectively creating a new guard of counter-terrorism professionals. This book by counter-terrorism expert Dr David Gawel APM, is a practical guide for those organisations and theiremployees who find themselves facing these new challenges. This guide delves into the myriad of infinite interconnected processes of counterterrorism, framing them within an overarching model called 'the processof counter-terrorism'. The components of this model are broken down and explained in detail with accompanying case studies covering, principles of counter-terrorism, collection, language, belief systems, extremism, strands of radicalisation, recruitment and threat versus risk. This guide also provides a critical decision framework which has been developed and operationally tested within this pressurised environment. Drawing on the hard-earned lessons and extensive research this guide equips this new generation of counter-terrorism professionals with the essential principlestogether with practical tools to proficiently address this threat. It is envisaged that this guide will enrich the knowledge of these professionals enabling them to apply their skills in the real world and assist in averting'black swan' events such as the atrocities witnessed during the Hamas incursion into Israel in October 2023.
Indian Air Power
Over a century of its existence, air power has created its own salience as an independent military instrument of force and a vital component of national security. Its unique capabilities and place in a country's security and military strategies, have long been acknowledged and leveraged globally. Over the last ninety-one years since its inception, the Indian Air Force (IAF), as the true keeper of the nation's air power, has been steadfast in defending the skies and serving the country in war and peace. Given the challenges to India's growth trajectory and rise in power in a turbulent geo-political environment, the book analyses the wider role of air power in the multi-dimensional and rapidly evolving dynamics of modern warfare. This book provides an insider perspective of the IAF, as it looks at Indian air power from a holistic 360 view, provides an honest assessment of its operational legacy, and establishes its unique contemporary and future capabilities. The collection is a study of the wide range of the kinetic and non-kinetic applications of air power, which covers the entire spectrum of war, no-war-no-peace, and peace. It also offers an extensive analysis of Indian air power's vital offensive strategic role and its joint warfare credentials. It's future place as an invaluable instrument of asymmetric deterrence in India's continental security, and its inadequately leveraged array of hard and soft power future options in the maritime domain towards regional peace and security, are extensively discussed in the book. The book will be of immense value for policy makers, defence services, strategic community, as well as all students of national security, strategy and air power.
Gujarat Under Modi
In 2012 Narendra Modi became the first Hindu nationalist politician thrice elected to lead a state of the Indian Union, his stewardship as Chief Minister of Gujarat being the longest in that state's history. Modi and his BJP supporters explained his achievement by pointing to economic growth under his leadership, yet detractors point out that Modi has been more business-friendly than market-friendly--to the benefit of large industrial corporations, and at the cost of great social polarization. In 2002, an anti-Muslim pogrom of unparalleled ferocity occurred in Gujarat, leading to the biggest number of Muslim deaths since Partition. The state's Hindu majority immediately rallied around Modi. No serious riot has occurred in Gujarat since, but polarization was key to Modi's strategy there, and he has deployed that strategy again and again since he became Prime Minister of India in 2014. For Modi has cultivated a communal image. A marketing genius, his messaging combines the politics of Hindutva with economic modernization, to the clear appreciation of Gujarat's middle class. Christophe Jaffrelot's revealing book shows how Modi's Gujarat served as the laboratory of Modi's India, not only in terms of Hindu majoritarianism and national populism, but also of caste and class politics.
Territories
The book provides an introduction to the concept of territory, the ways in which ideologies and social practices are manifested in space, the deployment of territorial strategies and the geographical outcomes of these.
The Wit and Wisdom of Donald J. Trump
Publius is best known for his writing of The Federalist Papers, a series of 85 essays whichpromoted the ratification of the Constitution of the United States between October 1787 andMay 1788, published in various New York state newspapers of the time. Although he has notpublished anything new until now, with the sagacity and perspective he has gained as heapproaches his three hundredth birthday, Publius has decided that our current political crisisrequires careful review and thought about the leading contenders for the presidency in 2024.Accordingly, Publius has spent more than two years reviewing all the speeches, writings, tweets, press releases, rallies, and utterances of the 45th and 46th US Presidents, including acomplete review of classified documents stored in the bathroom at Mar-a-Lago. From thisexhaustive review, Publius has compiled comprehensive lists of the learned and insightfulthoughts from these men who are indisputably the two greatest Americans of the current time, and perhaps the greatest since the Founding Fathers. Now available for the first time to thegeneral public, Publius' two groundbreaking companion books, The Wit and Wisdom of DonaldTrump and The Wit and Wisdom of Joseph Biden, should be read by everyone as they considertheir vote in 2024
Answers to the Labour Question
This book explores how and why nations with shared characteristics nevertheless developed strikingly different answers to "the labour question."
Two Cheers for Minority Government
Two Cheers for Minority Government presents a concise, accessible analysis of the prevalence of minority governments in Canada. Using the Canadian case to reflect on the processes and procedures of the parliamentary system, Peter H. Russell explores the tendency for people in parliamentary government to prefer elections which result in one party getting a margin of seats.Russell aims to explain why a minority government is not only a likely outcome of parliamentary elections in Canada but is also, for most, the best possible outcome. He argues that the best result of parliamentary actions is for no party to end up with a majority of seats in the lower house. This makes for government that is more accountable to the people.This new edition reveals how the increasing frequency of parliamentary elections that do not result in majority governments is a positive development for democracy. Ultimately, Two Cheers for Minority Government aims to help both citizens and politicians understand and make the most of the opportunities presented by minority governments.
Starstruck in the Promised Land
From the days of steamship travel to Palestine to today's evangelical Christian tours of Jesus's birthplace, the relationship between the United States and the Holy Land has become one of the world's most consequential international alliances. While the political side of U.S.-Israeli relations has long played out on the world stage, the relationship, as Shalom Goldman shows in this illuminating cultural history, has also played out on actual stages. Telling the stories of the American superstars of pop and high culture who journeyed to Israel to perform, lecture, and rivet fans, Goldman chronicles how the creative class has both expressed and influenced the American relationship with Israel.The galaxy of stars who have made headlines for their trips includes Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Leonard Bernstein, James Baldwin, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Madonna, and Scarlett Johansson. While diverse socially and politically, they all served as prisms for the evolution of U.S.-Israeli relations, as Israel, the darling of the political and cultural Left in the 1950s and early 1960s, turned into the darling of the political Right from the late 1970s. Today, as relations between the two nations have only intensified, stars must consider highly fraught issues, such as cultural boycotts, in planning their itineraries.
