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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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"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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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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"Diplomatic Ties" offers an in-depth exploration of Mongolia's intricate and multifaceted relationships with its neighboring countries. Nestled between two global giants, Russia and China, Mongolia has historically navigated a complex geopolitical landscape, balancing its national interests with the often competing agendas of its larger neighbors. Beyond these two powers, Mongolia's interactions with other Asian nations provide further layers of intrigue...
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THE ONCE AND FUTURE HEGEMON
In a world bristling with dangers, only one enemy poses a truly mortal challenge to the United States and the peaceful and prosperous world that America guarantees. That enemy is China, a country
• that invented totalitarianism thousands of years ago
• whose economic power rivals our own
• that believes its superior race and culture give it the right to universal deference
• that teaches its people to hate America...
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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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"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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In "The Arab Dictatorships - The Unfinished Work of the Arab Spring," he author meticulously examines the intricate dynamics that led to the rise, resilience, and in some cases, fall of autocratic regimes across the Arab world. With a blend of rigorous research and personal narratives, the author presents an unparalleled analysis of the region's political landscape before, during, and after the historic wave of uprisings known as the Arab Spring.The...
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Wanis-St. John takes on the question of whether the complex and often perilous, secret negotiations between mediating parties prove to be an instrumental path to reconciliation or rather one that disrupts the process. Using the Palestinian-Israeli peace process as a framework, the author focuses on the uses and misuses of "back channel" negotiations. Wanis-St. John discusses how top level PLO and Israeli government officials often resorted to secret...
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Mike McCormick fingers not only to the current National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, known for his role in the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan and the failure to deter Putin from invading Ukraine. But what if Jake Sullivan "failed" on purpose to ensure new huge contracts and commissions on the military help to Ukraine?McCormick claims that many other "Obama officials" and maybe Obama himself is connected to the corruption schemes. Obama certainly...
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Embark on the Critical Journey: When Decisions Shape Our Environment's Destiny
Step into a world where the very fate of our planet hangs in the balance."The Battle of Priorities: Politics versus The Planet" thrums with the urgency of a crisis that transcends borders, ideologies, and the very fabric of society. This provocative book pierces the heart of the most pressing issue facing humankind today, unveiling the tumultuous relationship between the...
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