Control Warfare

Navy SEAL Carter thought he’d faced it all - until a new enemy threatened not just his team, but the very fabric of global security. When a powerful cyber weapon is discovered, capable of unleashing devastation in the wrong hands, Carter is thrust into a mission that’s as complex as it is perilous. The assignment? Track down the weapon, neutralize the threat, and trust no one. But Carter isn’t alone. Forced to rely on the mysterious Dr. Eliza Bennett, a brilliant civilian hacker with her own hidden motives, he navigates a twisted maze of alliances and betrayals. From encrypted back ...

In his shocking and revelatory new work, celebrated journalist William Langewiesche investigates the burgeoning threat of nuclear-weapons production and the inexorable drift of nuclear-weapons technology from the hands of the rich into the hands of the poor. As more unstable and undeveloped nations acquire the ultimate arms, the stakes of state-sponsored nuclear activity have soared to frightening heights. Even more disturbing is the likelihood of such weapons being used by guerrilla non-state terrorists.

My Journey at the Nuclear Brink is a continuation of William J. Perry's efforts to keep the world safe from a nuclear catastrophe. It tells the story of his coming of age in the nuclear era, his role in trying to shape and contain it, and how his thinking has changed about the threat these weapons pose. In a remarkable career, Perry has dealt firsthand with the changing nuclear threat.

In A Nuclear Family Vacation, husband-and-wife journalists Nathan Hodge and Sharon Weinberger hit the road to explore the secretive world of nuclear weaponry. Weaving together first-class travel writing and crack investigative journalism, the pair pursues both adventures and answers: Why are nuclear weapons still on hair-trigger alert? Is there really such a thing as a suitcase nuke? And which nuclear power plants are most likely to be covers for weapons programs?

Weeks after America invaded Afghanistan in 2002, Medea Benjamin visited that country. There, talking with victims of the strikes, she learned the reality behind the "precision bombs" on which US forces were becoming reliant. Now, with the use of drones escalating at a meteoric pace, Benjamin has written this book as a call to action. Drone Warfare is a comprehensive look at the growing menace of robotic warfare, with an extensive analysis of who is producing the drones, where they are being used, who "pilots" these unmanned planes, who the victims are, and what the legal and moral implications are.

Gavin reassesses the strategy of flexible response, the influence of nuclear weapons during the Berlin Crisis, the origins of and motivations for US nuclear nonproliferation policy, and how to assess the nuclear dangers we face today. Archival evidence makes it clear that decision makers were more concerned about underlying geopolitical questions than about the strategic dynamic between two nuclear superpowers.

Do you ever feel like the world is spinning out of control? Do you ever wonder why there is so much violence, terror, and chaos in the news? Do you ever question the official narratives of history and politics? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this audio-book is for you.

After surviving the impossible in the Himalayas, Daniel and the others return with more than memories—they carry the imprint of an alien intelligence and the seed of a global transformation. As hidden laboratories are uncovered and ancient machines awaken, Earth is revealed to be more than a home. It is a battlefield of biology, will, and control. A modified alien substance capable of altering human physiology is spreading, and with it comes the threat of total assimilation—or extinction. Governments scramble to understand the threat. Secret factions rise to suppress it. And above it ...

The conduct of warfare is constantly shaped by new forces that create complexities in the battlespace for military operations. As the nature of how and where wars are fought changes, new challenges to the application of the extant body of international law that regulates armed conflicts arise. This inaugural volume of the Lieber Studies series seeks to address several issues in the confluence of law and armed conflict, with the primary goal of providing the listener with both academic and practitioner perspectives.

On a tranquil summer night in July 2012, a trio of elderly peace activists infiltrated the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Nicknamed the "Fort Knox of Uranium", Y-12 was reputedly one of the most secure nuclear weapons facilities in the world, a bastion of warhead parts that harbored hundreds of metric tons of highly enriched uranium - enough to power thousands of nuclear bombs. The activists - a house painter, a Vietnam war veteran, and an 82-year-old Catholic nun - penetrated the complex's exterior with alarming ease.

Embark on an intellectual journey with the latest exceptional ebook, "Inevitable Progress." Exploring the complex intersections of technology, security, and the evolving international arms control discourse, this comprehensive guide makes intricate concepts accessible and engaging. "Inevitable Progress" unveils the intricacies of high-tech security, highlighting the rise of advanced technologies, security threats evolution, and the importance of adaptation in a rapidly changing security environment. The book provokes thought, paves the way to understanding complex dilemmas, and fosters a ...

A ground-breaking account of accidents, near-misses, extraordinary heroism, and technological breakthroughs, Command and Control explores the dilemma that has existed since the dawn of the nuclear age: how do you deploy weapons of mass destruction without being destroyed by them? Schlosser reveals that this question has never been resolved, and while other headlines dominate the news, nuclear weapons still pose a grave risk to mankind.

Everyone is looking forward to make their dream a reality. We all have grand plans. But seldom can we achieve these dreams on our own. We need the input of other human beings. But getting someone to do something, or getting someone to hold a particular belief, is not as easy as simply stating your wish. This book acts as a guide on how to gain control over people through dark psychology. When you take heed to the concepts of dark psychology, you’ll be surprised how easy it is to get people to do as you wish.

Decision Making in a Nuclear Middle East analyzes the implications of a nuclear Iran by applying lessons from the Cold War. It takes a hard look at the assumed stability of the Cold War, the judgment of Soviet and American leaders, technology glitches, incidents and events that brought the superpowers closer to a nuclear exchange than they ever planned or expected.

Unearth the secrets to thriving in the hidden war beneath the whistle of the wind and the slice of the scythe. “The Battle Below the Blades” is your indispensable guide to conquering the unseen foes that threaten the heart of Texas agriculture – pesky invaders lurking within the fields of gold. Discover the complex world of hay farms in Texas, a land where the soil whispers tales of both fortune and struggle. This enlightening tome delves deep into the characteristics that make Texas a bountiful yet challenging terrain for hay cultivators, exploring the vital interplay between soil, ...

Loyalty. Duty. Revenge. What will a man sacrifice to win? Draken Kosset was born to lead. But when a fateful test shatters his dreams of military glory, he's left grappling with a hidden shame: a fear that threatens to consume him. The weight of honour can crush even the strongest soul. Draken Kosset knows this all too well. Haunted by a past tragedy and denied his rightful place among the Manderian elite, he must forge a new path, one marked by compromise and brutal choices. "The Weight of Honour" is an exploration of ambition, loss, and the enduring power of family ties in a galaxy on the...

When Reagan and Gorbachev sat down in Reykjavik in 1986, George Shultz said that it was “the poker game with the highest stakes ever played”. It was the last time the world had a chance to do away entirely with nuclear weapons. This is the behind-the-scenes story of this remarkable summit conference. An Impossible Dream is the first exploration of recently available archives of both sides - top-secret archives of the Kremlin, the personal papers of Gorbachev, as well as Reagan's archives.

Martin and Annelise Anderson drew upon their access to more than eight million classified documents housed within the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. What emerges from this treasure trove of material is evidence that Reagan intended from his first days in office to bring down the Soviet Union, that he considered eliminating nuclear weapons his paramount objective, and that he was the principal architect of the policies that brought the Soviets to the nuclear-arms negotiating table.

Living in Self-Control is not a life of sweat and white knuckles; it is exercising the Holy Spirit given authority within. Authority Within is an inspiring and easy-to-digest guide to self-control and the Spirit-filled life. Jonathan Ammon shares how the Holy Spirit and Self-Control are connected, what it means to have the fruit of self-control in your life, and how choosing self-control leads us into the spontaneous, Spirit saturated lifestyle. The book dives into what the Bible teaches about our internal make-up, how the Holy Spirit gives us new authority over ourselves, and what you can ...

¿Alguna vez ha sido sometido al comportamiento doloroso y dañino de gente que parece no tener escrúpulos ¿Alguna vez ha sido la víctima del humor negativo concebido para meterse con sus puntos débiles y hacerle vulnerable? Usted va a descubrir exactamente cómo estas personas manipuladoras arrastran a otros a sus hábitos engañosos y tienen éxito en todo lo que hacen - sin importar el coste que pueda suponer.