Conflict Crisis

This book is all about how to achieve conflict resolution through 10 powerful strategies. I was working for a company when I was called by HR to deal with an employee who had been terminated but refusing to leave the building! I listened for 15 minutes to what the employee had to say, never interrupted. I just let them get it all out. Just saying “What we have to resolve right now is that you have been terminated and staying here is not an option” I then gave them two positive choices and one bad. And of course, they took a positive choice and left! HR praised my work, but I hadn’t ...

Today, in an instant, leaders can find themselves face-to-face with crisis. An active shooter. A media controversy. A data breach. In You're It, the faculty of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University takes you to the front lines of some of the toughest decisions facing our nation's leaders - from how to mobilize during a hurricane or in the aftermath of a bombing to halting a raging pandemic. They also take listeners through the tough decision-making inside the world's largest companies, hottest startups, and leading nonprofits.

While Israel Slept tells the gripping inside story of how Hamas, Israel’s weakest enemy, succeeded in launching a surprise attack on one of the world’s most powerful militaries. Through a detailed examination of the events leading up to October 7, 2023, the book exposes the intelligence and strategic failures that enabled this devastating invasion.

Terrorism and radicalization came to the forefront of news and politics in the US after the unforgettable attacks of September 11th, 2001. When George W. Bush famously asked "Why do they hate us?," the President echoed the confusion, anger and fear felt by millions of Americans, while also creating a politicized discourse that has come to characterize and obscure discussions of both phenomena in the media.

As a manager, you are prepared to face any challenge when it comes to the work at hand, but you may not be ready to overcome a hostile work environment, a catastrophic disruption in workflow, or any other of a multitude to challenges that can arise, seemingly from nowhere.

Crises are inevitable, but your response to them can shape your legacy. In a world where crises seem to be the new normal, leadership that adapts is more vital than ever. In his new book How Not to Waste a Crisis bestselling Tod Bolsinger offers a refreshing perspective on turning chaos into opportunity. Unlike a typical leadership book, How Not to Waste a Crisis is an invitation to rethink and redefine your approach to leadership in times of upheaval. What sets How Not to Waste a Crisis apart is its vibrant storytelling, engaging illustrations, and practical exercises.

Transcending Powerlessness in an Explosive World. Army chaplain Michael D. Jaques tells the story of a young chaplain, confronted by feelings of powerlessness in a time of war and turmoil. As he struggles through episodes of defeat and domestic unrest, he must find a way to overcome the obstacles within his faith and, ultimately, his fear.
 A Chaplain's Battle is not a religious book, but rather a guide for all who feel lost, powerless, overwhelmed. This book is a primer on facing the challenges life throws in our paths with grace.
 When we embrace our own powerlessness, we can ...

In The Management of Savagery, Max Blumenthal excavates the real story behind America's dealings with the world and shows how the extremist forces that now threaten peace across the globe are the inevitable flowering of America's imperial designs. Washington's secret funding of the mujahedin provoked the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. With guns and money, the United States has ever since sustained the extremists, including Osama Bin Laden, who have become its enemies.

AN ISLAND AT THE EDGE OF CATASTROPHE A single spark in the Taiwan Strait could redraw the world map overnight. Invasion: The Untold Shocking True Story of China’s Battle Plan to Seize Taiwan plunges you into the most dangerous showdown of the twenty-first century, where hypersonic missiles streak toward the “Silicon Shield,” shipping lanes slow under blockade threats, and global markets shake with every PLA drill. THE SILICON SHIELD Taiwan’s chip fabs produce 90% of the world’s most advanced semiconductors. Without them, phones stall, jets falter, and AI labs go dark. Discover how...

Brazil: Sleeping Giant is a sweeping, urgent, and accessible history of one of the world’s most important—and most misunderstood—nations. From the ancient geological origins of the Amazon rainforest to the explosive social and political battles of the 21st century, this book tells the story of Brazil in all its contradictions: a country of wealth and poverty, democracy and dictatorship, global influence and internal fragility. Author and historian Donald Elton explores the deep roots of Brazil’s inequality, the cultural power of its music and people, and the global stakes of the ...

Resilience Behind the Badge is a comprehensive and unflinching exploration into the inner world of those who serve and protect. This groundbreaking book delves beyond the surface of law enforcement to expose the emotional, cognitive, and psychological challenges that officers face—both on and off duty and at the deepest levels. By covering a wide range of topics, it ensures that readers are fully informed and equipped to understand and address the complexities of law enforcement. Through 21 compelling and expertly crafted chapters, the book reveals what lies beneath the uniform: the ...

The fate of the 21st century may be decided in the Western Pacific. As China pushes from maritime control toward global dominance, the world stands at a crossroads. Will rising tensions spiral into open conflict—or can the region find a path to stability? The Great Power Game in the Western Pacific delivers a gripping, in-depth analysis of the geopolitical, economic, technological, and environmental dimensions of one of the most contested arenas on Earth. Drawing on history, law, diplomacy, and military strategy, this book reveals: China's strategic ambitions include dominating the South ...

Author, Subject Matter Expert, and CEO, Brendan King shares his most profound lessons from working with the most violent and aggressive persons in mental health, criminal justice, law enforcement, and military combat overseas. The reader learns just how important establishing a grasp on the fundamental laws of de-escalation are prior to gaining real competency with often taught de-escalation techniques. Now with his second book, and over 15 years teaching all over the globe, leading one of the most highly regarded Crisis Prevention and Intervention training companies in the industry, anyone...

Since the devastating attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent bombardment by Israel of Gaza, there has been an escalating crisis in the Middle East. With an overflow of news, images, and social media, it is hard to make sense of it all. Middle East in Crisis & Conflict: A Primer seeks to distill the information, insights, and implications you need to navigate ongoing developments.

On the night of September 11, 2012, the American diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya, came under ferocious attack by a heavily armed group of Islamic terrorists. The prolonged firefight, and the attack hours later on a nearby CIA outpost, resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including the American ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, the Information Officer, Sean Smith, and two former Navy SEALs, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, working for the Central Intelligence Agency.

Thanks to smartphones, war is everywhere, all the time. Anyone can view, analyze, and comment on photos, videos, or other warzone media. Where did this technology come from? And what does it mean for the future of war? This book explains why you see what you do on your phone, and how these devices shape our knowledge, conduct, and representation of war in the 2020s. It shows why smartphones are indispensable in peace and wartime: every device is a potential weapon, lines blur between war and daily life, and conflict becomes a shared digital experience.

What will the world look like in 2035? And how can we prepare for the seismic shifts already underway? GLOBAL FORESIGHT 2035 is a sweeping, strategic exploration of the geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that will define the coming decade. Written with analytical clarity and grounded in rigorous scenario planning, this timely volume by Conan Taggert charts a dynamic future shaped by the interplay of climate change, technological disruption, population pressures, shifting alliances, and rising regional powers. From the tensions reshaping NATO and the multipolar ambitions of BRICS to ...

As the morning sunlight crept over the limestone walls of Jerusalem's old city, two young Americans flagged down a bus and got on. It was 6:45 a.m., February 25, 1996, and Sara Duker and Matthew Eisenfeld settled into their seats as the door closed on Jerusalem's Number 18 bus which would take them across the spine of this ancient city. After a few more stops, their bus turned on Jerusalem's Jaffa Road and rolled up a slight hill and stopped again. A young man, who seemed to be a student and was carrying a black duffle bag, got on. No one paid much attention to him, witnesses said later.

The central theme of this collection of short stories is denial and self-deception. We humans are a unique species, capable of incredible achievements such as space travel, uncovering the secrets of nature, and exploring the depths of the ocean and the mysteries of the atom. However, we also have a tendency toward self-destruction, manifesting in widespread destruction like war on a global scale and personal struggles with alcohol, finances, and relationships, which can lead to individual disasters. This contradiction is explored through stories of mature and competent individuals who ...

This is not just a book—it is a resounding call to conscience, a deep and defiant exploration of patriotism in its rawest, most honest form. It speaks for those whose voices were muffled by duty, fear, betrayal, and broken promises. It listens to the heartbeat of a nation in crisis and dares to ask: What does it truly mean to stand for your country? Across twenty-one powerful chapters, this book journeys through the hidden corridors of sacrifice, where loyalty becomes a burden and silence is a form of survival. It unveils the unheard stories of soldiers, families, and citizens trapped ...