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"A Tapestry of Change" delves deep into the wave of Color Revolutions that swept across parts of Europe in the early 21st century. These peaceful political movements, each labeled with a distinct color, marked a significant turning point in the histories of the nations where they occurred, leading to profound transformations from post-Soviet oligarchic systems to aspirations of more democratic governance.Inside the pages of this comprehensive analysis,...
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Este libro tiene por objetivo presentar propuestas de política sanitaria, ambiental y tecnológica que permitan la reactivación de la integración multidimensional latinoamericana, con base en estudios de regionalismo comparado de experiencias de Europa, de Asia, de África y de América Latina. Propuestas que permiten avanzar hacia nuevas actividades prioritarias en la integración regional latinoamericana, mediante políticas: 1) sanitarias, expresadas...
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In the endless series of United States military interventions, the 'humanitarian' bombing of Yugoslavia played a key role in gaining support of the centre left for war as an instrument of policy.
Thanks to massive deception and self-deception by media and politicians, even the anti-globalisation movement failed to grasp the implications of the aggressive military globalisation pursued by the United States, from Iraq to Afghanistan and beyond....
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Este texto, además de alcanzar un extraordinario éxito en la comprensión, en tanto observador desde las alturas, del mundo de las relaciones internacionales, parece haber alcanzado la madurez que solo poseen los hombres de experiencia para realizar síntesis complejas.
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The purpose of this book is to facilitate meaningful dialogue and inspire tangible actions regarding the topics discussed within its pages. My aim is to provide a comprehensive resource that not only enlightens but also encourages readers to engage in thoughtful consideration and proactive steps towards addressing the issues presented.To the Global Community:This book, "Global Priorities: Addressing Critical Challenges for a Better World," is dedicated...
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In Liberalization against Democracy, Stephen J. King argues that, in contrast to prevailing views, pro-market economic reforms in Tunisia did not foster democratization. Instead, state-led economic liberalization facilitated the reorganization of authoritarian rule and contributed to the subversion of democratic tendencies at both the national and local levels. In addition to King's analysis of neo-liberal economic transformation and regime change...
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The book is based on the findings, the study recommends the following to the policymakers. Firstly, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has to rethink the vision and mission of the ministries and develop their capacities accordingly. Secondly, new strategies should be designed and introduced at different levels coupling with efficient follow-up system. Besides, practice-oriented training has to be organized on systems thinking and boundary...
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Este libro, enfocado en el estudio de los cambios contemporáneos en las relaciones internacionales, propone ideas para la formulación y el diseño de una política exterior. Una propuesta renovadora y aggiornada de estructuras que requieren estar a los desafíos del nuevo orden mundial.
Julio Lascano y Vedia expone un diagnóstico integral de los signos del nuevo orden mundial en el siglo XXI y de los fenómenos que marcaron en el pasado la historia...
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¿Qué significa el protagonismo de China en la recuperación de la economía mundial pos Covid-19? ¿Cómo esto afecta la dinámica del sistema mundial y la configuración de nuevos bloques geopolíticos? ¿Cómo se redefinirá el amplio espectro de intereses entre China, Estados Unidos y las potencias intermediarias? ¿Qué desafíos tiene América Latina en este contexto? Estas son preguntas claves que este libro provoca. Más que un análisis...
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North Korea's development and testing of nuclear weapons made headlines in the Western media, but is the country really a threat to the rest of the world?
This accessible introduction examines the country's history and focuses on whether the threat is realistic or exaggerated by the US in order to gain international support for the controversial missile defence system. It also shows what the EU can do to engage with North Korea and counterbalance...
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The Bacardi rum company is one of the most successful and recognisable brands in the world. It spends millions on marketing itself as the spirit of youth and vitality. But behind its image as a party drink lies a very different story.
In this book, investigative journalist Hernando Calvo Ospina brings to light the commercial and political activities of the Bacardi empire to reveal its role in fostering the 40-year long confrontation between the...
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Marcelo Gullo y yo tenemos, sobre temas de nuestro común interés, las mismas ideas básicas. Así ocurre con este libro, con el cual mantengo plena concordancia. Se trata del hecho de que, ante el proceso de globalización exacerbado por el unilateralismo imperial del gobierno de George Bush, los países como la Argentina y Brasil y, con ellos, todos los de América Latina están perdiendo su espacio de "permisibilidad" internacional. De seguir...
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Despite Washington's military supremacy, its economic foundations have been weakening since the Vietnam war – accelerated by the great recession and credit-rating downgrade – and its global authority dented by the quagmires in Iraq and Afghanistan.
This book intervenes in the debates surrounding America's status as an empire. It analyses Immanuel Wallerstein and others who argue that the US is in decline, to those who maintain that it remains...
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Journalist Jonathan Cook explores Israel's key role in persuading the Bush administration to invade Iraq, as part of a plan to remake the Middle East, and their joint determination to isolate Iran and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons that might rival Israel's own.
This concise and clearly argued book makes the case that Israel's desire to be the sole regional power in the Middle East neatly chimed with Bush's objectives in the 'war...
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"Unsettled Borders" offers a comprehensive exploration into the long-standing territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela, focusing on the resource-rich Esequibo region. While many territorial disputes find their roots in ancient claims or colonial legacy, the Esequibo contention has taken on fresh urgency in the face of modern geopolitics and the discovery of vast oil reserves.The narrative begins with the early history of the region, highlighting...
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In "Middle Power Maneuvers," readers are taken on a riveting journey into the complex world of regional geopolitics, where nations that do not command the spotlight like superpowers do, exert significant influence in their own realms and beyond. These middle powers, often overshadowed in mainstream discourse, play pivotal roles in shaping the course of regional politics, economics, and security dynamics.The book delves deep into:Strategic Aspirations:...
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The South Korean warship Cheonan was sunk in mysterious circumstances on 26 March 2010. The remarkable events that followed are analysed by Tim Beal and woven into a larger study of the increasingly volatile relations between North and South Korea and US concern about the rise of China.
South Korea's stance towards the North has hardened significantly since the new conservative government came to power. Beal argues that the South moved quickly...
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"Unveiling the Tapestry" takes readers on a riveting journey through the African continent, unraveling the intricate web of borders that today define its nations. At the heart of this exploration is the profound and often contentious legacy of European colonialism, which, through arbitrary divisions and geopolitical maneuverings, laid down borders that continue to shape Africa's politics, cultures, and identities.Highlighted components of the book...
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An urgent and essential assessment of the global contest between the US and China, and how looking to history will help us to navigate it, from former Director of Chatham House
"An illuminating book for the interested citizen as well as for those making policy" - Hillary Rodham Clinton
We have entered a new Cold War. The contest between America and China is global and unbridgeable, and it encompasses all major instruments of statecraft - economic,...
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"Driving Factors" delves into the intricate world of European mini-states, offering a nuanced exploration of the economic and political forces that shape their foreign policy decisions. Despite their diminutive size and populations, these mini-states, such as Monaco, Liechtenstein, San Marino, and Andorra, wield significant influence in specific areas of global affairs, driven by unique motivations and historical contexts.Key insights covered in the...
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