Global Conflict

A fascinating, eye-opening, and often shocking look at what lies ahead for the United States—and the world—from one of our most incisive futurists George Friedman has become a leading expert in geopolitical forecasting, sought after for his unmatched grasp of both historical and contemporary...

'Gripping . . . packed with fascinating detail' – Financial Times ‘Indispensable – brilliantly grounded in first-hand experience. Compelling’ – Rory Stewart, author of Politics on the Edge ‘Anyone interested in geopolitics should read it’ – Anne Applebaum, author of Autocracy...

In the tradition of John Hersey’s Hiroshima, a terse and piercing look at a critical episode in the Ukraine War, from the award-winning author of They Will Have to Die Now. In March of 2022, three weeks after invading Ukraine, Russian forces bombed the shelter housed in the Donetsk Regional...

Come for a walk with me, if you would, along the streets of Jerusalem. My family has walked has walked these streets for more than a thousand years. . . Rashid Khalidi invites listeners to learn more about Palestine in what is both a deeply personal and yet expansive account of the last hundred...

Dedicated to the impoverished in forgotten places of the world, this book questions whether the likes of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the United States Agency for International Development and other big international aid organizations help or hinder the world’s poorest people. It also questions whether the aid packages provided are genuine or whether they are scams designed to subjugate Third World countries. BANKRUPTING THE THIRD WORLD: How the Global Elite Drown Poor Nations in a Sea of Debt, by novelists, filmmakers and independent researchers James Morcan & Lance ...

Stop Losing Weeks to Miscommunication—Start Leading with Clarity When was the last time a miscommunication derailed your project? Projects stall, deadlines slip, and good people burn out—all because conversations go wrong. You know clear communication matters, but bridging the gap between knowing and doing feels impossible. Untangling Communication gives you the tools that actually work. Leadership coach and communication strategist Maria Garaitonandia delivers practical solutions from twenty years of coaching global teams, helping you turn leadership communication from your biggest ...

You want people to like you. You want people to agree with you. You want to win—and you want them to win too! Create that win/win. Turn disagreements into agreements. Create positive situations that bring positive outcomes. If you service customers, or if you manage those who service your customers, improve productivity and increase profits. Be more persuasive. Convince people you have the answer. Avoid alienating people. Choose the perfect words.

'Incredibly well sourced . . . One of the most plugged-in voices in modern warfare' TELEGRAPH 'Blends vivid reporting with shrewd analysis' ECONOMIST 'Truly excellent . . . a gripping tour de force. Every politician and military expert needs to read this book' IAIN DALE 'Reads like a real-life...

Scattered over the territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea lie the remnants of failed peace proposals, international summits, secret negotiations, UN resolutions, and state-building efforts. The conventional story is that these well-meaning attempts at peacemaking were repeatedly, perhaps terminally, thwarted by violence. Through a rich interweaving of reportage, historical narrative, and powerful analysis, Nathan Thrall presents a startling counterhistory.

Geopolitics in the 21st century is characterized by a complex web of interactions among states, international organizations, non-state actors, and transnational factors that influence the shaping of the global order. In this chapter, we will explore how the evolution of geopolitics since the 20th century has shaped the current landscape and what emerging trends are shaping the future of the international system. It manifests as an intricate network of relationships and dynamics that transcend traditional state borders. This new landscape is marked by the interaction among various actors, ...

Vietnam: From Battlefield to Billion-Dollar Economy How did a nation ravaged by centuries of foreign rule and divided by a brutal war become one of the world’s fastest-growing economic powerhouses and a top US trade partner? For generations, Vietnam stood as a symbol of conflict, a Cold War flashpoint, a nation defined by occupation, division, and the devastating legacy of the Vietnam War. Today, it’s a story of triumphant transformation, a one-party communist state driving global capitalism. This book takes you on a journey through Vietnam’s tumultuous past to answer the central ...

The Second World War: A Definitive Account of the Conflict That Shaped the Modern World The Second World War was a cataclysm that reshaped human history. Born from the unresolved tensions of the First World War, it erupted into a conflict of unprecedented scale, ideological fervor, and unimaginable human suffering. Spanning continents and oceans, it was not just a struggle for power, but a battle of ideologies—democracy versus dictatorship, freedom versus tyranny, civilization versus annihilation. The Second World War examines the war’s origins, key battles, and human dimensions. It ...

What happens when the world's most important waterway closes? Every day, seventeen million barrels of oil pass through a twenty-one-mile strip of water between Iran and Oman. It powers factories, fills fuel tanks, and feeds billions through the fertilizers that grow their food. It is called the Strait of Hormuz, and almost nobody talks about it - until it's too late. Hormuz Shutdown is a fast-paced geopolitical breakdown of the crisis the world is not prepared for. What would actually happen if Iran closed the Strait? Not in theory. Step by step, hour by hour, from the moment an oil tanker ...

All of us have been in a situation where we have to manage or lead a group of people. No matter if you are the owner of a small startup, a supervisor, or the head of a million dollar company, you know managing a group of people is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Just think about how hard it is to organize and satisfy a whole family on vacation. This should be a piece of cake compared to the challenges someone in a management position is facing. As a higher-up, you don't want to be the authoritarian bad guy everyone uses to point fingers at.

It was a project designed to bypass the British Empire and connect Berlin directly to the Persian Gulf. Instead, it helped ignite the First World War. "How a Railway Ignited a Global Conflict" is a compelling work of historical analysis that explores one of the most significant, yet overlooked, causes of the Great War. At the dawn of the 20th century, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany envisioned a massive infrastructure project: a railway stretching from the industrial heart of Europe to the oil-rich sands of the Middle East. It was a masterpiece of German engineering intended to revitalize the ...

The Second World Wars examines how combat unfolded in the air, at sea, and on land to show how distinct conflicts among disparate combatants coalesced into one interconnected global war. Drawing on 3,000 years of military history, Victor Davis Hanson argues that despite its novel industrial barbarity, neither the war's origins nor its geography were unusual. Nor was its ultimate outcome surprising. The Axis powers were well prepared to win limited border conflicts, but once they blundered into global war, they had no hope of victory.  

A “masterful” (Foreign Policy), authoritative, and timely look at the unprecedented economic war the United States and its European allies are waging against Russia after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine that “reads like a detective novel” (Nassim Nicholas Taleb)—written by a...

Decode the high-stakes world of global economics and see exactly how trade wars and tariffs impact your daily life. Perfect for your morning commute, this eye-opening guide transforms complex political maneuvering into clear, urgent insights. Watch a single policy shift trigger international...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if the next crisis is not your mistake – but your opportunity? If blocked containers, chip embargoes, or energy price shocks do not surprise you because you saw them coming? This audiobook is your analytical compass. No scaremongering, no...

Uncover the conflict that redefined modern combat in The First Industrial War: The 19th-Century Blueprint for Global Conflict. While often overshadowed by the world wars that followed, the Crimean War was a pivotal turning point where ancient imperial ambitions met the brutal efficiency of the industrial age. This detailed narrative unmasks the struggle surrounding the "Sick Man of Europe"—the fading Ottoman Empire—and the high-stakes game played by Russia, Britain, and France to control the Black Sea. As a premier entry in Crimean War history books, this work explores the technological...