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For listeners of Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs and Chris Miller’s Chip War, a riveting look at how Apple helped build China’s dominance in electronics assembly and manufacturing only to find itself trapped in a relationship with an authoritarian state making ever-increasing demands.

Widely regarded as a classic on the Vietnam War, Decent Interval provides a scathing critique of the CIA's role in and final departure from that conflict. Still the most detailed and respected account of America's final days in Vietnam, the book was written at great risk and ultimately at great sacrifice by an author who believed in the CIA's cause but was disillusioned by the agency's treacherous withdrawal, leaving thousands of Vietnamese allies to the mercy of an angry enemy.

An intimate and masterful biography of Zbigniew Brzezinski—President Carter’s national security advisor and one of America’s leading geopolitical thinkers—from one of the finest columnists and political writers at work today.

Zbigniew Brzezinski was a political strategist who rose to prominence as an intellectual architect of US foreign policy during the Cold War. As National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter and a trusted advisor to US presidents from John F. Kennedy onwards, Brzezinski’s expertise helped shape global strategy at critical moments—most significantly as a key figure in the downfall of the Soviet Union.

"Threads of Unity: Weaving Haiti's New Dawn" In the vibrant tapestry of "Threads of Unity: Weaving Haiti's New Dawn," the resilient spirit of a nation takes center stage. Amidst the challenges that have long cast shadows over Haiti, a diverse group of leaders, both local and international, comes together with a shared purpose—to unravel the threads of despair and weave a new narrative of hope. President Martine Laurent, alongside Annette, Marcus, Professor Sophie, Jean-Claude, Sheikh Ahmed, Bishop Ruiz, and Rabbi Cohen, orchestrates a symphony of change. From the sunlit conference rooms ...

Discover the truth behind the most enigmatic phenomena of our time with "UFOs: Who Knows?" This captivating book delves deep into the world of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and extraterrestrial encounters, compiling a compelling array of quotations and testimonies from highly credible sources. From military generals to astronauts, scientists to celebrities, and even political and religious figures, each voice adds weight to the argument that UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena deserve serious attention and exploration. In "UFOs: Who Knows?", you'll uncover: Firsthand Accounts: ...

If you are a college student in the United States, you have likely seen or participated in protests against Israel. Perhaps you’ve marched and demanded that your university stop being “complicit in genocide” or cut ties with the (world’s only, apparently) “white settler colonialist entity,” and the like. Perhaps you’ve abused your Jewish classmates over this issue, as nearly three in four Jewish college students reported in 2023.

Ground Combat reveals the gritty details of land warfare at the tactical level and challenges today's overly subjective and often inaccurate approaches to characterizing war. Ben Connable's motivation for writing the book is to offer an evidence-based approach to examining the future of war.

Apple isn’t just a brand; it’s the world’s most valuable company and creator of the 21st century’s defining product. The iPhone has revolutionized the way we live, work and connect. But Apple is now a victim of its own success, caught in the middle of a new Cold War between two superpowers. Investigative journalist Patrick McGee draws on 200 interviews with former Apple executives and engineers to reveal how Cupertino’s choice to anchor its supply chain in China has increasingly made it vulnerable to the regime’s whims.

In June 2023, the Wagner Group assembled an armed convoy that included tanks and rocket launchers and set out on what seemed like a journey to take control of Moscow. The last person to attempt such a venture was Adolf Hitler. Wagner’s power began from patronage, then grew from international theft and extortion, until it was so great it exposed the weakness of Russia’s conventional military and became a threat to the Russian state, one that was not demonstrably eliminated until a private jet containing Wagner’s core commanders was blown up in midair.

Discover the Future of Humanity In "Robot and AI: The New Quest of Humanity," brilliant author Nick Simoneschi takes you on an insightful journey into the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent machines. As robots and AI seamlessly cohabit our world, Simoneschi explores the profound philosophical dilemmas, ethical challenges, and risks that come with this new era. But this book is more than just a reflection — it’s a call to action. Simoneschi proposes a visionary "Universal Treaty of Rights and Regulations" to ensure harmonious coexistence between humans and AI. Filled ...

Gregory Weeks's Embracing Autonomy departs from other general treatments of Latin American-US relations not by putting US policy aside but by bringing in the Latin American and global contexts more closely and thus avoiding the incomplete picture provided by a narrow focus solely on the policies of the United States. The core of autonomy for Latin America from the United States is seen in new, deeper, and more numerous relationships that do not include the United States.

Harvesting the Waves explores how ecological diplomacy can bridge conflicting interests, transforming disputed waters into areas of cooperation. The creation of a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the South China Sea presents a promising strategy for alleviating geopolitical tensions. By fostering shared conservation goals and promoting sustainable resource management, these efforts encourage peaceful collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Drawing on comprehensive research and real-world case studies, the book sheds light on the delicate balance between environmental ...

Cuba es una tierra de contrastes: donde la revolución se encuentra con la resiliencia y el peso de la historia choca con la esperanza de un futuro más brillante. Cuba Libre: Renacida te lleva en un viaje al corazón de esta enigmática nación, tejiendo una historia que mezcla eventos históricos, intriga ficticia y una visión de transformación. Ambientada en las vibrantes calles de La Habana y la icónica Plaza de la Revolución, esta novela explora la tensión entre el pasado revolucionario de Cuba y su incierto futuro. A medida que surge un nuevo liderazgo, la lucha por la verdadera ...

This book examines the relationship between China and Taiwan, specifically in the regards to China’s overt efforts to reclaim control over the island from the time of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 to the present. The case studies of the three Taiwan Strait Crises (1954-1955, 1958, and 1995-1996) serve as examples of how China has failed militarily in these efforts, while the economic policies of the last 5 years (2009-2014) serve as an example of how the PRC has begun to succeed economically in regaining control over the island. Overall, the question ...

War is a complex phenomenon that has shaped human history and civilization since its inception. Understanding war requires an exploration of its foundations, which encompass political, economic, and social dimensions. The political foundations of war are rooted in the quest for power and control. Economic factors also play a pivotal role in the foundations of war.The scope of this book, "The Power of War’’: delves into the multifaceted relationship between warfare, political authority, and economic development throughout history. It aims to provide an in-depth analysis of how conflicts ...

Venezuela, una tierra de impresionante belleza natural y las mayores reservas probadas de petróleo del mundo, se ha convertido en un símbolo tanto de inmensa promesa como de un colapso dramático. Venezuela: Historia, Crisis y Oportunidad desentraña la apasionante historia de cómo una nación rica en recursos fue llevada de rodillas y cómo podría resurgir nuevamente.\n\nEsta cautivadora narración lleva a los lectores desde la conquista española y la revolución de independencia de Simón Bolívar hasta la era moderna de la riqueza petrolera y la agitación política. Revela cómo ...

En la historia de América Latina hay un lugar común compartido por todos los análisis, con independencia de la ideología desde la que operan, y es que la responsabilidad del subdesarrollo del continente proviene de la época colonial y su protagonista, el malvado Imperio español. Pero en historia y geopolítica no hay ni imperios malvados ni benevolentes, solo imperios que ejercen el imperialismo.

A series of essays and papers on the treatment of the Uyghur minority, counterterrorism programs and policies, and separatist organizations operating in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region (XAR) of the People's Republic of China. This book serves as a primer to the situation in the XAR and serves as a foundation for deeper research on the issues in the region.