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Ein interessanter Einblick in die Zusammenhänge zwischen Erdöl und Politik!Über mehrere Jahre hinweg haben die Journalisten Thomas Seifert und Klaus Werner recherchiert, welchen Einfluss die Öl-Lobby in der Welt hat. Der Ölpreis steigt immer weiter, und in der westlichen Welt, sowie in China, wird auch der Energieverbrauch immer höher.

Dapprima ignorati, poi osteggiati, quindi accolti come benefattori del capitalismo finanziario barcollante, infine colpiti da pesanti perdite nella crisi finanziaria internazionale: i fondi sovrani sono saliti alla ribalta dell'opinione pubblica con investimenti eclatanti in aziende degli Stati Uniti e dell'Unione Europea. I paesi del Golfo, Singapore, Cina, Libia, Russia, nonché la Norvegia, grazie ai loro ingenti surplus energetici e commerciali, sono i principali protagonisti di questo scenario. Come nascono i fondi sovrani? Quali sono le loro strategie di investimento?

Als außenpolitischer Berater Helmut Kohls und langjähriger Vorsitzender der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz überblickt Horst Teltschik die internationale Politik der letzten Jahrzehnte wie nur wenige andere. In seinem Audiobuch zeigt er, wie die Chancen von 1989/90 auf eine stabile internationale Friedensordnung verspielt wurden und warum die heutige Konfrontation zwischen NATO und Russland durch eine neue Entspannungspolitik entschärft werden muss.

A likeness between things, when the things are otherwise entirely different, is an analogy. Comparing one situation to another in order to gain perspective and formulate policy is a common human technique and a favorite of historians. For example, the Cold War has been compared to the Athens-Sparta rivalry, while Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union has been called folly by those who look to the “lesson” of Napoleon’s failed 1812 campaign. While analogies can be useful, one should use caution, as no two situations are the same. For example, is it logical to compare the partially ...

Poser la question de la transformation écologique de nos sociétés dans une économie globalisée où règne l'idéologie néolibérale, c'est aussi se poser la question de la souveraineté.

What can we learn from George Soros? Is he a clear thinker who uses facts and sound economic principles in order to decide on investments or is he looking for the quick buck, a short cut to wealth? And since we know that he is heavily involved in philanthropy and politics, what does his philosophy of life teach us about the rightness of his activities? This book delves into the philosophy of George Soros and seeks to understand how his mind works. Is he a benevolent "nice guy" trying to make the world a better place or is he Crime Inc.?

Dubbed by many pundits as “The Most Stupid War in the World,” the Ukraine conflict is one that hardly anyone saw coming back in 2010. However, it is close to a decade old already. In this conflict in the evenly divided Ukraine, brinkmanship by the local players in the country, by the West that wants to drag Ukraine into its orbit, and by Russia that fears losing Ukraine and its security in the process, is the norm. At the same time, the world watches in a seemingly helpless manner as Ukraine gets torn apart at the seams. Most of the governments in the West blame Russia for instigating ...

In How to Draw a Map, father and son cartographers Alexander and Malcolm Swanston demonstrate the skill, creativity and care involved in the timeless art of creating maps - and what these artefacts reveal about the legion of mapmakers who went before us.

Uma milícia de extrema direita planeja sequestrar a governadora de Michigan e julgá-la por traição. Uma multidão armada de apoiadores de Trump e teóricos da conspiração invade o Capitólio dos Estados Unidos. São incidentes isolados? Ou é o começo de algo maior?

Imagine what might have happened, if in the wake of Pearl Harbor, the Japanese had claimed that the attack was a rogue operation of which they had no knowledge. Imagine that there was a great Japanese lobbying machine that had the ear of both parties and the President agreed that there was insufficient evidence of Japanese involvement in the attack. Imagine if he had also declared that the attack was an aberration, that Japanese culture and religion were peaceful and profound. Would the denial of Japanese intentions only have ended when Japanese troops landed on the West coast?Unfortunately...

According to a 2012 Congressional Research Service Report: “In the fall of 2011, the Obama Administration issued a series of announcements indicating that the United States would be expanding and intensifying its already significant role in the Asia- Pacific, particularly in the southern part of the region. The fundamental goal underpinning the shift is to devote more effort to influencing the development of the Asia-Pacific’s norms and rules, particularly as China emerges as an ever-more influential regional power.” But given the continued deep involvement in the Middle Eastern land ...

Introducing Catastrophe Politics: The Ultimate Guide to Disaster Management! Are you worried about the world's increasing frequency of disasters? Do you want to learn how to manage unprecedented emergencies and their impact on geopolitics and international relations? Look no further than Catastrophe Politics! This comprehensive e-book is an essential guide to understanding and managing disasters of all kinds. With 19 chapters of expert advice and practical techniques, this book covers everything from disaster types and causes to disaster risk reduction strategies. You'll learn about the ...

The United States is the only nation with the moral standing and military and economic power to lead the world. Since her birth, America has celebrated freedom and liberty. Her people believe that democracy is the best form of government because it encourages human excellence. In light of this reasoning, should America support democratic revolutions around the world? Or should she pursue stability in foreign relations? While there are benefits and drawbacks to each approach, the weight of the evidence supports a policy of encouraging democratic revolutions. Such an approach could spread ...

El periodista Manel Alías és el primer corresponsal de TV3 i Catalunya Ràdio a Moscou. Durant tots aquests anys de notícies i reportatges, ha recorregut la immensitat de Rússia recollint històries extraordinàries que no cabien en una crònica, però que ajuden a entendre el país en tota la seva complexitat.

La Cina è davvero "vicina" come recitava il titolo di un vecchio film d'autore? No, sostiene Giada Messetti nel suo "Nella testa del Dragone". È, anzi, molto lontana. Soprattutto, è diversa. Perché ― continua l'autrice, sinologa, che in Cina ha vissuto sei anni ― esistono dieci, cento, mille Cine. Esplorarle è come fare un viaggio su una macchina del tempo, passando da villaggi remoti rimasti all'epoca preindustriale a smart city avveniristiche dove, fermo al semaforo in motorino, può capitare che un drone ti intimi di indossare il casco se vuoi evitare una multa salata.

Историческая судьба свела лицом к лицу на Амуре два великих государства, Россию и Китай, два великих народа, и с той поры они пошли рядом, тесно бок о бок, как два соседа по бесконечной дороге жизни. Были между ними разногласия, даже ссоры и столкновения, были взаимопомощь и клятвы в вечной дружбе — всё, как бывает у соседей. И жители этих стран вольно или невольно повторяли и повторяют в своей жизни их отношения. Истории двух семейств, двух родов — русского казака Саяпина и китайского сапожника Ван Сюймина.

1800 से 1925 ई. के मध्य, भील क्षेत्रों के लगभग दो सौ से अधिक भील मुखियाओं का संघर्ष कभी प्रकाश में नहीं आया था। खानदेश, मध्यभारत और महाराष्ट्र के ज्यादातर भील विद्रोह अछूते रह गए थे। 1857 के विद्रोह का जिक्र करते समय काजी सिंह, भीमा नायक, भागोजी, पुत्ता सिंह, मवासिया, खाला नायक, दुलार सिंह, सीताराम बावा, रघुनाथ सिंह मंडलोई, भोमिया बिसेन सिंह और कालू बाबा आदि के योगदान को भुला दिया गया था। एक दमित, अशिक्षित और प्रताड़ित समाज के संघर्षमय इतिहास की यह अनदेखी वाकई में चिंता का कारण इसलिए भी है कि भीलों ने देशहित में कभी पीठ न दिखाई।

A nuclear arms pact with Iran; Muslims slaughtering innocents, especially Christians, throughout the Middle East and Africa; terrorists spreading their evil throughout civilized society; Islamic radicals spreading fear wherever they appear: these are many of the things taking place today. Many in our civilized and humane world don’t understand why and how these horrific events could happen. As amazing as it might seem to people not familiar with the Bible, all these events are clearly detailed and finitely explained in the Bible, particularly in the Book of Revelation. Most are not aware ...

Selvfølgelig måtte Winston Churchill blive premierminister i maj 1940 og fortsætte kampen mod Nazi-Tyskland, men det var nu langt fra nogen selvfølge. Selvfølgelig måtte de Gaulle i juni 1940 gå i eksil og aktivere modstanden mod den tyske besættelsesmagt, men han var nu temmelig alene om det. Store for eftertiden afgørende beslutninger, som forekommer os selvfølgelige, var det langt fra i samtiden. Det krævede vilje, mod og viden at sætte dem igennem.

Der Wunsch nach weltweitem Frieden ist ebenso redlich wie verständlich. Doch er führt auch dazu, dass uns aufflammende Konflikte und Kriege in Schrecken versetzen - ganz besonders, wenn sie in geografischer Nähe auftreten, wie es seit dem russischen Angriffskrieg in der Ukraine der Fall ist. Sehen wir also der Realität ins Auge, fordert der renommierte Militärexperte Carlo Masala: Wenn wir verstehen, warum Konflikte, Kriege und Gewalt ein Kennzeichen des internationalen Systems sind und welche Spielregeln dort gelten, dann können wir in Zukunft politisch wie als Gesellschaft auch besser damit umgehen.