International Relations

From the Pulitzer-prize winning author, an alarming account of how autocracies work together to undermine the democratic world, and how we should organize to defeat them.

New York Times bestselling author, accomplished entrepreneur, and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has a plan to save America, and it begins with telling the truth.

You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Today, military, economic, and geopolitical power are built on a foundation of computer chips....

For generations, everything has been getting faster, better, and cheaper. Finally, we reached the point that almost anything you could ever want could be sent to your home within days - even hours - of when you decided you wanted it....

The internationally bestselling author explores the revolutions—past and present—that define the chaotic, polarized, and unstable age in which we live....

From one of the world’s most prominent thinkers, an urgent warning of the threat that U.S. power poses to humanity’s future as well as a sharp indictment of both American foreign policy and the national myths that support it.

A memoir of service by the American ambassador who was on the diplomatic front lines when Putin invaded Ukraine, Midnight in Moscow is the first behind-the-scenes account of how U.S.-Russia relations hit their nadir—and a playbook for our unfolding confrontation.

Three decades after the end of the Cold War, the United States finds itself in a volatile rivalry with the other two great nuclear powers—Xi Jinping’s China and Vladimir Putin’s Russia—in a world far more complex and dangerous than that of half a century ago.

Now with an epilogue that speaks directly to the current energy crisis, The Prize recounts the panoramic history of the world’s most important resource—oil.

With a new "10 years later" epilogue for every chapter, comes an eye-opening assessment of American power and deglobalization in the bestselling tradition of The World is Flat and The Next 100 Years....

Fox News war correspondent Trey Yingst shares his gripping, firsthand account of the events of October 7, 2023, and the ensuing war.

With the end of the Cold War, the victory of liberal democracy was thought to be absolute. Observers declared the end of history, confident in a peaceful, globalized future. But we now know this to be premature....

Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world....

Meet the traders who supply the world with oil, metal and food - no matter how corrupt, war-torn or famine-stricken the source....

America is the first country in history to fund the rise of its rivals. We need to stop now, before it’s too late....

Zero day: a software bug that allows a hacker to break into your devices and move around undetected....

An explosive, deeply reported exposé of McKinsey & Company, the international consulting firm that advises corporations and governments, that highlights the often drastic impact of its work on employees and citizens around the world....

The essential new book by CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Jim Sciutto, reporting from the front lines of political hotspots and warzones across the globe....

From a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist specializing in the Middle East, this groundbreaking account of the Syrian Civil War reveals the never-before-published true story of a 21st-century humanitarian disaster....

This book by military strategist Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr., is the definitive take on the race for military dominance in the twenty-first century....

In July 1995, San Jose Mercury-News reporter Gary Webb found the Big One - the blockbuster story every journalist secretly dreams about - without even looking for it....

The bestselling author of No Logo shows how the global "free market" has exploited crises and shock for three decades, from Chile to Iraq....

Two leading authorities—an acclaimed historian and the outstanding battlefield commander and strategist of our time—collaborate on a landmark examination of war since 1945....

The master geopolitical forecaster and New York Times best-selling author of The Next 100 Years focuses on the United States, predicting how the 2020s will bring dramatic upheaval and reshaping of American government, foreign policy, economics, and culture....

In 2010, the words “earthquake swarm” entered the lexicon in Oklahoma. That same year, a trove of Michael Jackson memorabilia—including his iconic crystal-encrusted white glove—was sold at auction for over $1 million....

Master the Dynamics of Power and Influence in International Relations In the complex and ever-changing world of international relations, understanding the dynamics of power and influence is crucial for effective decision-making. "Power and Influence: A Framework for Understanding International Relations and Strategic Decision-Making" provides a comprehensive and structured approach to navigating the intricate web of global politics. This book is designed for diplomats, scholars, military officers, and foreign policy experts seeking to deepen their understanding of the strategies that shape ...

A Concise History of the Middle East provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of this region. Spanning from the pre-Islamic era to the present, it explores the evolution of Middle Eastern institutions and culture, the influence of European colonialism and Western imperialism, regional modernization efforts, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the Arab–Israel conflict, the reassertion of Islamist values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and more.

Discover Secrets to Victory with this Strategic Knowledge Compass, your Ultimate Guide to Winning Wars & Keeping the Peace.Are you ready to master military strategy? Buy this book and you'll immediately get a comprehensive knowledge compass guiding you to winning military strategies from history. Packed with key insights and leadership lessons from the greatest military strategies in history! Discover the secrets to effective deterrence and victory in war, and learn how to apply strategic lessons to any challenge where clear thinking, bold decision-making, and effective execution are ...

Una defensa sin precedentes del poder hispano en el tablero geopolítico mundial Pedro Baños invita a toda la comunidad hispana a unir fuerzas para afrontar en posición ventajosa el cambio de paradigma geopolítico y los desafíos de la reconfiguración de poderes en el contexto mundial. Se trata de una visión de largo alcance que levanta las barreras nacionales y proyecta un espacio atlántico igualitario y panhispánico. La idea es construir un ámbito colectivo que permita tener una voz propia, poderosa e influyente en el mundo. De ello depende la futura prosperidad de nuestros países.

Techno-nationalism holds that a nation's economic strength and its national security—even its social stability—are linked to the technological prowess of its institutions and enterprises. From artificial intelligence and biotechnology to semiconductors and quantum science, nations that fall behind in the technology race risk becoming permanent losers, with potentially catastrophic consequences. After decades of trade liberalization and free-flowing investment into China, a paradigm shift amongst a bloc of like-minded, mostly Western countries, has set in motion epic change.

Russia and the West are like neighbors who never seem able to understand each other. A major reason, this book argues, is that Western leaders tend to think that Russia should act as a "rational" Western nation—even though Russian leaders for centuries have thought and acted based on their country's different history and traditions. Russia, through Western eyes, is unpredictable and irrational, when in fact its leaders almost always act in their own predictable and rational ways.

A partir de casos reales y contemporáneos, la ganadora del Premio de la Paz de los Libreros Alemanes 2024 y del Premio Pulitzer 2004, Anne Applebaum, demuestra en Autocracia S.A. que no hay un único líder al frente de las dictaduras, sino unas sofisticadas redes compuestas por estructuras financieras cleptocráticas, dudosos servicios de seguridad y propagandistas profesionales.

After the United States embassy in Havana was closed in 1961, relations between the countries broke off. A thaw came in 1977 with the opening of a de facto embassy in Havana, the United States Interests Section—where Vicki Huddleston would serve under Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush. In her memoir of a diplomat at work, she tells gripping stories of face-to-face encounters with Fidel Castro and the initiatives she undertook, like the transistor radios she furnished to ordinary Cubans.

Wer sich als Unternehmer, CEO oder Führungskraft einen Überblick über aktuelle Herausforderungen zu verschaffen versucht, kann durchaus Angst bekommen. Die vielzitierte »Polykrise« ist in aller Munde und konfrontiert Unternehmen und ihre Entscheider:innen mit einer nie dagewesenen Anzahl von scheinbaren Gegensätzen, denen es unter Berücksichtigung zahlreicher unsicherer Variablen zu begegnen gilt. Die Schlüsselthemen Künstliche Intelligenz, Sicherheit, Nachhaltigkeit, Arbeitsmarkt und Bildung konfrontieren Menschen mit vermeintlichen Widersprüchen.

Truth Evaders is a concise primer and guide to the biggest human secret - known by a self-selecting few, but kept from the rest of us. How and why? On 26th of July 2023, three experienced retired senior military officers testified to members of US congress - their revelations at this tipping point event shattered the lies that have been told to us.

In this book, Dr. Bibhu Dash & Dr. Sameeh Ullah comprehensively explores the evolving international monetary system, intertwined geopolitical dynamics, and the burgeoning realm of financial technology. This scholarly work delves into the system's complex features, functions, and the far-reaching consequences of globalization. They meticulously dissects both positive and negative frictions within the monetary system, unraveling their repercussions on economies worldwide.

Xi Jinping verfolgt knallharte Interessen: die Formung einer Welt mit China an der Spitze. Deutschland spielt derzeit dabei nur eine nützliche Nebenrolle. Das zu erkennen, sollte uns nicht frustrieren, sondern motivieren! Wenn wir Schlüsseltechnologien, Infrastruktur und Digitalisierung vorantreiben, Entscheidungen in Politik und Wirtschaft beschleunigen und vor allem zwei Verhaltensweisen ablegen: unsere Unentschlossenheit und unser Harmoniedenken – dann können wir wieder Verhandlungspartner auf Augenhöhe werden.

Vor dem Hintergrund der jüngsten Ereignisse - Veröffentlichung der RKI-Protokolle, Bekanntwerden von Impfschäden etc. - ist die Wiederauflage des Buchs von 2021 sinnvoll, da in dem alles vorhergesagt wurde.

Tauche ein in eine unvoreingenommene und umfassende Analyse der Legalisierung von Cannabis, von ihren Anfängen bis hin zu ihren sozialen, wirtschaftlichen und gesundheitlichen Auswirkungen.

Cette œuvre offre une analyse approfondie et critique des interrelations entre néolibéralisme, globalisation et le retour du nationalisme au XXIe siècle. Elle explore les origines et les fondements théoriques du néolibéralisme, en mettant en avant les contributions de théoriciens influents tels que Friedrich Hayek et Milton Friedman, et examine son ascension politique à travers les administrations de Margaret Thatcher et Ronald Reagan.