The Totalitarian Temptation

The Totalitarian Temptation: Vladimir Tismaneanu’s new book examines the evolving interpretations of communism and fascism. It turns out the two totalitarian ideologies had more in common than is often thought -- and the defenders of liberalism today would be well advised to learn from the struggles that brought them down.

The Politics of Water in Africa; Domestic Politics and Drought Relief in Africa

The Politics of Water in Africa; Domestic Politics and Drought Relief in Africa: Conventional wisdom holds that the African wars of the twenty-first century will be fought over resources, especially water. These two very different books inform readers about the political implications of water -- and of its absence. Jacobs’ book focuses on the international cooperation that has developed around the management of two major river systems in Africa, the Nile River basin and the Orange River basin. In contrast, Munemo’s book on drought relief reminds one that for much of Africa’s recent history, domestic politics have often been more conflict-prone than relations between countries.

The Volcker Way

The Volcker Way: pFrom the demise of the gold standard in the 1970s to the battle over financial reform today, Paul Volcker has helped shape U.S. economic policy for decades. A new biography underscores what today's public servants might learn from his storied career./p

Israel's Warlords

Israel's Warlords: Two new books lament the outsized role of the military in Israeli national security decisionmaking, blaming the generals for favoring force over diplomacy. But the military has sometimes been a force for peace and moderation, and in truth the persistence of the Arab-Israeli conflict is the result of far more than just Israel's bureaucratic politics.

Castlereagh's Catechism

Castlereagh's Catechism: Foreign policy realists have long found inspiration in the ideas of Lord Castlereagh, who served as British foreign secretary during and after the Napoleonic Wars. A new biography of the statesman presents him as more ideological than is traditionally assumed, and suggests that his example is more relevant than ever -- and might even hold the key to solving Europe's ongoing crisis.

Is China Buying the World?

Is China Buying the World?: Nolan, a British economist, answers the question in his title with a resounding no.

USA for Africa - We Are The World

USA for Africa - We Are The World

The Making of the Constitution | KuenselOnline

The Making of the Constitution | KuenselOnline

Chico Buarque - Futuros Amantes

World Cup memorial moments _ Kuwait 1982

Plate Boundary Map | Geology

Plate Boundary Map | Geology

Plate Boundary Map | Geology

Plate Boundary Map | Geology

África na Segunda Guerra - Resumos de Livros e Trabalhos Prontos

África na Segunda Guerra - Resumos de Livros e Trabalhos Prontos

Reports (1990-2011) | Regional Reports | Featured Regional Report | Human Development Reports (HDR) | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Reports (1990-2011) | Regional Reports | Featured Regional Report | Human Development Reports (HDR) | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Ethiopia: The Difference is visible

Ethiopia: The Difference is visible

IL TE NEL DESERTO FILM di BERTOLUCCI 1990 ADULT

"THE SHELTERING SKY" - "CARAVAN SCENE"

China's Myanmar problem

Gato Sagrado da Birmânia

MYANMAR (BIRMÂNIA) (lista de reprodução)

China's Myanmar problem

101 East - Myanmar's Turn