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Hans J. Morgenthau es un autor fundamental para el estudio de las relaciones internacionales y es considerado uno de los máximos exponentes del realismo político. Este libro propone una reconstrucción de su pensamiento que permita interpretar la teoría de la política internacional de Morgenthau no solo como una herramienta al servicio del poder, sino también como una palanca a favor de la paz entre las naciones. El papel, prudente y sabio, de...
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Al cumplirse treinta años de la promulgación de la Constitución Política del Perú de 1993, el Instituto de Estudios Internacionales (IDEI) de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú consideró pertinente abrir un espacio de reflexión académica en torno a las disposiciones que este instrumento consagra en materia internacional. Para ello, convocó a destacados especialistas y profesores de Derecho Internacional y Relaciones Internacionales...
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Get the Summary of Sean Mirski's We May Dominate the World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "We May Dominate the World" by Sean Mirski explores the evolution of American foreign policy from the mid-19th to the 20th century, focusing on the United States' strategic efforts to extend its influence and counter European powers in the Western Hemisphere. The book details the U.S.'s confrontations and diplomatic maneuvers,...
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Set in a charming Irish village, the latest installment in bestselling author Carlene O'Connor ("queen of the cozy police procedural"-Publishers Weekly) cozy Irish Village Mystery series.
Siobhán's brother Eoin's new family restaurant, The O'Sullivan Six, is so close to opening-but waiting on the necessary permits plus the heat of July in the village of Kilbane in County Cork is driving everyone a bit mad. Macdara Flannery comes to the rescue...
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Terrorist attacks, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the rise of China, and the decline of Europe have underscored the necessity of understanding the world around us. But how should we approach this crucial but often misunderstood topic? What do we need to know about the international order and America's role in it? A Student's Guide to International Relations provides a vital introduction to the geography, culture, and politics that make up the global...
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La paz en la comunidad internacional es para Hans Kelsen una meta alcanzable por medio del derecho. Para lograr ese ansiado fin resulta fundamental limitar drásticamente las posibilidades del uso ilegítimo, pero también legítimo, de la guerra, o mejor aún, sustituir definitivamente ese instrumento primitivo de resolución de conflictos por una jurisdicción internacional capaz de hacer hablar el lenguaje del derecho frente al lenguaje de la fuerza.
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"Atran explores the way terrorists think of themselves and teaches us, at last, intelligent ways to think about terrorists."
-Christopher Dickey, Newsweek Middle East Editor and author of Securing the City
Talking to the Enemy by Scott Atran is an eye-opening and important book that offers readers a startling look deep inside terror groups. Based on the author's unprecedented access to and in-depth interviews with terrorists and jihadis-including...
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Will the U.S. go to war with China over Taiwan or oil? Yes-bestselling authors Ed Timperlake and Jed Babbin say Chinese aggression is virtually inevitable and in their new book, 'Showdown', they address the threat of mainland China and Bush's promise to defend Taiwan - at any cost. 'Showdown' offers indispensable strategies and tactics for the U.S. to respond to the Chinese military threat in this ongoing battle for democracy and freedom.
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The book "Copyright, Patents, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets Laws." covers the following sections; Copyright Law: Explains the principles governing the protection of original creative works, including literature, art, music, and software. Topics cover copyright registration, fair use, licensing, and infringement issues.Patent Law: Discusses the legal framework for protecting inventions and technological innovations. This section covers the patent application...
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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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America is at war and the stakes are huge. The fight isn't just in Iraq and Afghanistan; it's a global contest between the United States, radical Islam, a resurgent Russia, and a virulent New Left coming to power in Latin America and stalking the corridors of power around the world. These three enemies of America are separate, but still cooperate - and in his stunning new book, Shadow World, Robert Chandler shows how.
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For decades, while America obsessed over Soviet spies, China quietly penetrated the highest levels of government. Now, for the first time, based on numerous interviews with key insiders at the FBI and CIA as well as with Chinese agents and people close to them, David Wise tells the full story of China's many victories and defeats in its American spy wars. Two key cases interweave throughout: Katrina Leung, code-named Parlor Maid, worked for the FBI...
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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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The devastating terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and America's first domestic bio-terrorism mail attacks have shifted America's attention and resources to the immediate threat of international terrorism. But we shouldn't be fooled. Since the publication of the hardcover edition of The China Threat in November of 2000, one thing remains very much the same: the People's Republic of China is the most serious long-term national...
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The urgent truth about the privatization of America's national security that exposes where this industry came from, how it operates, where it's heading-and why we should be concerned.
Thirty years ago there were no private military and security companies (PMSCs); there were only mercenaries. Now the PMSCs are a bona-fide industry, an indispensable part of American foreign and military policy. PMSCs assist US forces in combat operations and replace...
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In this deeply researched and poignant account, "SOMALIA: A PAINFUL HISTORY OF STRUGGLE AND RESILIENCE" unveils the tumultuous history of a nation that has faced unimaginable challenges yet continues to endure. From its ancient roots as a nexus of trade and culture to its recent struggles with civil war, famine, and piracy, the book journeys through Somalia's rich tapestry of events, highlighting both its dark moments and undying spirit. With personal...
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"The Cold War's Turning Points" offers a riveting exploration of two of the most critical events during the Kennedy presidency: the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. These consecutive events, spanning a tumultuous year and a half, would come to define the trajectory of the Cold War, test the resolve of the Kennedy administration, and reshape global geopolitics.Key aspects addressed in the book include:Prelude to Invasion: A deep dive...
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