In Peace War

Author : Ronan Farrow
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780393356908

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War on Peace by Ronan Farrow Pdf

US foreign policy is undergoing a dire transformation, forever changing America’s place in the world. Institutions of diplomacy and development are bleeding out after deep budget cuts; the diplomats who make America’s deals and protect its citizens around the world are walking out in droves. Offices across the State Department sit empty, while abroad the military-industrial complex has assumed the work once undertaken by peacemakers. We’re becoming a nation that shoots first and asks questions later. In an astonishing journey from the corridors of power in Washington, DC, to some of the most remote and dangerous places on earth—Afghanistan, Somalia, and North Korea among them—acclaimed investigative journalist Ronan Farrow illuminates one of the most consequential and poorly understood changes in American history. His firsthand experience as a former State Department official affords a personal look at some of the last standard bearers of traditional statecraft, including Richard Holbrooke, who made peace in Bosnia and died while trying to do so in Afghanistan. Drawing on recently unearthed documents, and richly informed by rare interviews with whistle-blowers, a warlord, and policymakers—including every living former secretary of state from Henry Kissinger to Hillary Clinton to Rex Tillerson—and now updated with revealing firsthand accounts from inside Donald Trump’s confrontations with diplomats during his impeachment and candid testimonials from officials in Joe Biden’s inner circle, War on Peace makes a powerful case for an endangered profession. Diplomacy, Farrow argues, has declined after decades of political cowardice, shortsightedness, and outright malice—but it may just offer America a way out of a world at war.

Author : Vernor Vinge
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429915110

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The Peace War by Vernor Vinge Pdf

First in a quintessential hard-science fiction adventure, Hugo Award-winning author Vernor Vinge's The Peace War follows a scientist determined to put an end to the militarization of his greatest invention--and of the government behind it. The Peace Authority conquered the world with a weapon that never should have been a weapon--the "bobble," a spherical force-field impenetrable by any force known to mankind. Encasing governmental installations and military bases in bobbles, the Authority becomes virtually omnipotent. But they've never caught Paul Hoehler, the maverick who invented the technology, and who has been working quietly for decades to develop a way to defeat the Authority. With the help of an underground network of determined, independent scientists and a teenager who may be the apprentice genius he's needed for so long, he will shake the world. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Margaret MacMillan
Publisher : Penguin Canada
Page : 1065 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780143190240

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The War That Ended Peace by Margaret MacMillan Pdf

The First World War followed a period of sustained peace in Europe during which people talked with confidence of prosperity, progress, and hope. But in 1914, Europe walked into a catastrophic conflict that killed millions, bled its economies dry, shook empires and societies to pieces, and fatally undermined Europe’s dominance of the world. It was a war that could have been avoided up to the last moment—so why did it happen? Beginning in the early nineteenth century and ending with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, award-winning historian Margaret Macmillan uncovers the huge political and technological changes, national decisions, and just as important, the small moments of human muddle and weakness that led Europe from peace to disaster. This masterful exploration of how Europe chose its path towards war will change and enrich how we see this defining moment in history.

Author : Leo Tolstoi
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 1122 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783732632831

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War and Peace by Leo Tolstoi Pdf

Reproduction of the original: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoi

Author : Harold Ristau
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630873929

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At Peace with War by Harold Ristau Pdf

Although the moral and ethical dimensions of NATO presence in Afghanistan has been the focus of debate by politicians and media alike, questions of the religious culture and spirituality that underlie the complexities of both the conflict and convictions of those affected have rarely been discussed. The entries of this thought-provoking journal offer a unique window into this strange and unpredictable war-torn realm from the perspective of a Christian army chaplain who has experienced the terrors of war "from the foxhole." This diary represents the brutally honest, yet deeply spiritual reflections and questions of a Lutheran clergyman whose aim is not to justify, but to record, the life of faith. Join Padre Ristau in a journey marked by episodes of wonder and struggle, celebration and hardship, and come away . . . changed. True stories: some inspiring; some frightening. Yet none of them remain unfamiliar to the Divine.

Author : Bruce M. Russett
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1972-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015046861442

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Peace War & Numbers by Bruce M. Russett Pdf

Author : Sharon Macdonald,Pat Holden,Shirley Ardener
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : 0299117642

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Images of Women in Peace and War by Sharon Macdonald,Pat Holden,Shirley Ardener Pdf

As warriors, freedom fighters and victims, as mothers, wives and prostitutes, and as creators and members of peace movements, women are inevitably caught up in the net of war. Yet women's participation in warfare and peace campaigns has often been underestimated or ignored. Images of Women in Peace and War explores women's relationships to war, peace, and revolution, from the Amazons, Inka and Boadicea, to women soldiers in South Africa, Mau Mau freedom fighters and the protestors at Greenham Common. The contributors consider not only the reality of women's participation but also look at how their actions have been perceived and represented across cultures and through history. They examine how sexual imagery is constructed, how it is used to delineate women's relation to warfare and how these images have sometimes been subverted in order to challenge the status quo. The book raises important questions about whether women have a special prerogative to promote peace and considers whether the experience of motherhood leads to a distinctive women's position on war. The authors find that their analyses lead them to deal with arguments on the basic nature of the sexes and to reevaluate our concepts of "peace," "war," and "gender."

Author : Michael Keating,Matt Waldman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190057961

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War and Peace in Somalia by Michael Keating,Matt Waldman Pdf

For the last thirty years Somalia has experienced violence and upheaval. Today, the international effort to help Somalis build a federal state and achieve stability is challenged by deep-rooted grievances, local conflicts and a powerful insurgency led by Al-Shabaab. Consisting of forty-four chapters by conflict resolution specialists and the world's leading experts on Somalia, this volume constitutes a unique compendium of insights into the insurgency and its impact. War and Peace in Somalia explores the legacies of past violence, especially impunity, illegitimacy and exclusion, and the need for national reconciliation. Drawing on decades of experience and months of field research, the contributors throw light on diverse forms of local conflict, its interrelated causes, and what can be done about it. They share original research on the role of women, men and youth in the conflict, and present new insight into Al-Shabaab--particularly the group's multi-dimensional strategy, the motivations of its fighters, their foreign links, and the prospects for engagement. This ground-breaking volume illuminates the war in Somalia, and sets out what can and should be done to bring it to an end. For policymakers and researchers covering Somalia, East Africa, extremism or conflict resolution, this is a must-read.

Author : Peter Turchin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0452288193

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War and Peace and War by Peter Turchin Pdf

Argues that the key to the formation of an empire lies in a society's capacity for collective action, resulting from people banding together to confront a common enemy, and describing how the growth of empires leads to a growing dichotomy between rich and poor, increasing conflict instead of cooperation, and inevitable dissolution. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

Author : Brian Urquhart
Publisher : W W Norton & Company Incorporated
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0393307719

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A Life in Peace and War by Brian Urquhart Pdf

The author depicts his life and his experiences as the Under Secretary-General of the United Nations

Author : Christopher John Bartlett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1996-10-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781349249589

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Peace, War and the European Powers, 1814–1914 by Christopher John Bartlett Pdf

The causes of war have tended to attract more attention than the causes of peace, yet the two are intimately related, Indeed there was much talk of war during the unprecedentedly long periods of peace between the European great powers in the years 1815-1854 and again in 1871-1914, the Near Eastern crises of 1878 and 1887-8 being only two of the more notable examples. In the case of the latter, there occurred a spell of fatalistic and belligerent talk in both Berlin and Vienna which in many ways anticipated that which gripped those capitals by 1914. A study of the whole question of the best methods by which to defend and advance the national interest is often more illuminating on why wars were avoided that are studies of the documentation surrounding the Holy Alliance, the congress system or the Concert of Europe. It is clear that the Concert tended to become most active only after a war had already been fought, or when the powers had already decided that conflict was likely to prove too costly, dangerous and unpredicatable in its effects both at home and abroad. Thus the Russians twice advanced almost to the gates of Constantinople only to recoil at the implications of trying to obtain control of the Straits. Similarly, Habsburg thoughts of war were frequently neutralised by reminders of financial weakness. This valuable book will be welcomed by anyone wishing to understand the nature of European state relations in the nineteenth century. Professor Bartlett examines why major wars did happen and did not happen, with particular attention being paid to the events of 1914.

Author : Martin Libicki
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781682476178

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Cyberspace in Peace and War, Second Edition by Martin Libicki Pdf

This updated and expanded edition of Cyberspace in Peace and War by Martin C. Libicki presents a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, cyberwar, and cyber-terrorism. From basic concepts to advanced principles, Libicki examines the sources and consequences of system compromises, addresses strategic aspects of cyberwar, and defines cybersecurity in the context of military operations while highlighting unique aspects of the digital battleground and strategic uses of cyberwar. This new edition provides updated analysis on cyberespionage, including the enigmatic behavior of Russian actors, making this volume a timely and necessary addition to the cyber-practitioner's library. Cyberspace in Peace and War guides readers through the complexities of cybersecurity and cyberwar and challenges them to understand the topics in new ways. Libicki provides the technical and geopolitical foundations of cyberwar necessary to understand the policies, operations, and strategies required for safeguarding an increasingly online infrastructure.

Author : Lance E. Davis,Stanley L. Engerman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-12-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521857499

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Naval Blockades in Peace and War by Lance E. Davis,Stanley L. Engerman Pdf

A number of major blockades, including the Continental System in the Napoleonic Wars, the War of 1812, the American Civil War, and World Wars I and II, in addition to the increased use of peacetime blockades and sanctions with the hope of avoiding war, are examined in this book. The impact of new technology and organizational changes on the nature of blockades and their effectiveness as military measures are discussed. Legal, economic, and political questions are explored to understand the various constraints upon belligerent behavior. The analysis draw upon the extensive amount of quantitative material available from military publications.

Author : Kenneth J. Hagan
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015012873454

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In Peace and War by Kenneth J. Hagan Pdf

"A series of monographs, essays, and papers that attempt to assess the navy as an institutional expression of the American experience."--p. [xiii].

Author : Kalevi J. Holsti
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1991-04-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0521399297

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Peace and War by Kalevi J. Holsti Pdf

Professor Holsti examines the origins of war and the foundations of peace of the last 350 years.