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"The Arctic Boom" delves into one of the 21st century's most profound geopolitical shifts, as melting polar ice caps have transformed the once-impassable Arctic region into a realm rife with opportunity and competition. With a particular focus on the ambitious pursuits of Canada and Russia, this meticulously researched volume offers readers a panoramic view of the evolving Arctic landscape and its economic, political, and environmental implications.The...
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In this unique volume, leading analysts from the Red Cross, Middle East Institute and Refugee Affairs - many of whom have been actively involved in past negotiations on this issue - provide an overview of the key dimensions of the Palestinian refugee problem. Mindful of the sensitive and contested nature of the subject, none offers a single solution. Instead, each contribution summarises and synthesises the existing scholarly and governmental work...
63) Fragile Foundations: The Potential Risks and Vulnerabilities of the US Economy Due to Continuous
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"Fragile Foundations" offers a critical exploration of the intricate fiscal and monetary policies of the United States, especially focusing on the potential long-term consequences of consistent overspending and the unchecked printing of American dollars. As the world's largest economy, the financial choices made by the United States reverberate globally. This book delves into the heart of these choices, questioning their sustainability and potential...
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First published by Reich in 1953, People in Trouble is an autobiographical work in which Reich describes the development of his sociological thinking from 1927 to 1937. In simple narrative form he recounts his personal experiences with major social and political events and ideas, and reveals how these experiences gradually led him to an awareness of the deep significance of the human character structure in shaping and responding to the social process.
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"The Biden-Trump Showdown" offers a comprehensive and balanced analysis of two of the most influential and debated presidencies in recent U.S. history. This timely volume aims to rise above partisan rhetoric and provide a nuanced understanding of the accomplishments of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.The book is innovatively structured, with each chapter taking on a major policy area - from healthcare and immigration to foreign relations and economic...
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This book controversially argues that Al Qaeda has clear aims, and that the only way to defeat it is to engage with its arguments in a serious way.
Since the publication of the first edition in 2006, Mohamedou has brought the text right up-to-date. Starting with Al Qaeda's creation almost twenty years ago, and sketching its global mutation, Mohamedou explains that there is a cogent strategy to Al Qaeda's actions. He shows that the 'war on terror'...
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One of the core aspects of the Palestinian refugee question is that of compensation or reparations for Palestinian refugees forcibly displaced by the establishment of Israel.
The Nakba saw the displacement of 85% of the Palestinian Arab population and the descendants of these displaced peoples numbers almost 5 million. Despite the gravity of the situation and the importance of restorative justice, many of the complex technical issues compensation...
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Is war ever a just way to resolve conflict? Diana Francis argues that it is not. With passion and eloquence, she mounts a head-on challenge to the belief that war as an institution is either necessary or effective for good.
Refuting the notion that human nature condemns us to perpetual carnage, she argues that we can change the ways we think and the systems we live by. In a tightly reasoned discussion of the ethics of war and peace she asserts...
69) Sell Your Soul
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Barack Obama ran for President on the slogan "hope and change." He was a salesman. He was an orator. He was a Democrat. He was very charismatic. He was gay. He was Muslim. And, he was a Marxist. Yet America voted for what they thought was the first black, educated, easy-to-look-at man with a family that no one questioned, and he became President of the United States. Under his reign, more of our citizenry became unemployed and on welfare. He could...
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"The Enigma of Liechtenstein's Secret Banking System" delves deep into the corridors of the Principality of Liechtenstein's famed financial institutions, unraveling the mystique surrounding one of the world's most discreet banking systems. With its unparalleled reputation for privacy and banking secrecy, Liechtenstein has long been a magnet for global wealth, but what underpins this allure, and what are its implications on international diplomacy?Key...
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Capitalist growth is widely heralded as the only answer to the crisis still sweeping the global economy. Yet the era of corporate globalisation has been defined by unprecedented levels of inequality and environmental degradation. A return to capitalist growth threatens to exacerbate these problems, not solve them.
In The Poverty of Capitalism, John Hilary reveals the true face of transnational capital in its insatiable drive for expansion and...
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The constant barrage of conflicting truths from various factions contributes to soaring levels of anxiety and depression. Enter "The Misinformation Antidote," a groundbreaking book that unveils the solution to this pervasive problem.
The book's positive impact extends beyond its primary mission of combating misinformation. A beneficial side effect emerges-an unveiling of a reality that is more captivating, positive, and diverse than commonly understood....
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Some of the finest writing and reporting on the events of September 11 was done by Der Spiegel, Germany's magazine of record. With its main office in Hamburg, base of operations for terrorist ringleader Mohamed Atta and many of the others, Der Spiegel's journalists were on the front lines of the earliest investigation into the identities of those who brought holy war to America.
The award-winning team from Spiegel was also at Ground Zero, talking...
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The tragedies of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians are never far from the pages of the mainstream press. Yet it is rare to hear about the reality of life on the ground -- and it is rarer still when these voices belong to women.
This book records the journey of a Jewish American physician travelling and working within Israel and the Occupied Territories. Alice Rothchild grew up in a family grounded by the traumas of the Holocaust...
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This book delves deep into the 'peace process' in Palestine/Israel to find out why so little progress has been made on the key issues.
Zalman Amit and Daphna Levit find overwhelming evidence of Israeli rejectionism as the main cause for the failure of peace. They demonstrate that the Israeli leadership has always been against a fairly negotiated peace and have deliberately stalled negotiations for the last 80 years. The motivations behind this...
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Leon Trotsky remains the towering figure in the history of revolutionary socialism in the twentieth century. A careful study of his writings is essential for the elaboration of the strategy and tactics of socialist revolution in our epoch, that of imperialist clashes coalescing into a new world war and a worldwide assault on the condition of the working class. Trotsky's greatest achievement was the founding of the Fourth International (FI) in 1938,...
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Israel is an incorrigible human rights offender because, by discriminating against Arabs, it is guilty of 'state-sponsored racism' argues Joel Kovel. Like apartheid South Africa, the best hope for peace in Israel is to return to the idea of a one-state solution, where Jews and Palestinians can co-exist in a secular democracy.
Kovel is well-known writer on the Middle East conflict. This book draws on his detailed knowledge to show that Zionism...
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Can a leader succeed in influencing the world? Or is he a human being like anyone else, only a grain of sand tossed to the waves of history with no ability to affect it? Tolstoy pondered this question in War and Peace. 78-year-old Ehud Barak is the controversial former prime minister, decorated and criticized commander on the battlefield, and one of the leading figures of the Zionist movement. He is also the initiator of Israel's assassination plan...
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Fighting Corporate Abuse demonstrates, through compelling and revelatory analysis, the legislation and regulation needed to deal with the abuses in the corporate sector that have been revealed in recent years. It highlights the more general contribution of company law and practice to the current crisis in capitalism.
The first section develops a controversial argument, using detailed illustrations and vivid examples which show how the various...
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"Border Security in the 21st Century" presents a holistic examination of the multifaceted challenges that nations face in securing their borders in today's rapidly changing global landscape. The book delves into the contemporary dynamics that complicate traditional border management strategies, from mass migrations due to climate change and conflicts to the rise of digital threats and cyber warfare. With a blend of rigorous research, expert interviews,...
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