This book brings an international perspective to his review of the ancient Silk Road's long history and to his exploration of the New Silk Road. Through its lively text, lavish illustrations, documentation and interviews, the book looks into the inception and development of services, the problems and the promises. It is an exciting account of this trans-Eurasia venture undertaken by China Railw…
The State of Africa: A history of Fifty years of independence Africa is forever on our TV screens, but the bad-news stories (famine, genocide, corruption) massively outweigh the good (South Africa). Ever since the process of decolonialisation began in the mid-1950s, and arguably before, the continent has appeared to be stuck in a process of irreversible decline. Constant war, improper use of n…
The history of Ukraine resembles a half-uncharted map. This is not a mere coincidence, but the result of the deliberate public policy. Hundreds of various people serving their mother countries have been working hard on those blank spots for centuries. So this book is an attempt to collect the events that have shaped the Ukraine we know today and will promote its further development. This wo…
Tulisan ini dari sahabat-sahabat Muridan dalam duka dan kehilangan. Buku ini diharapkan tidak hanya tidak hanya untuk merangkum romantisme dan kenangan akan sosok Muridan yang pergi begitu cepat menuju dunia abadianya yang damai, namun juga dapat terus menumbuhkan harapan untuk dialog dan damai di Tanah Papua. Dari Muridan juga dapat mengambil teladan seorang yang intelektual juga punya tanggun…
The book is a study of Confucius and the Confucian philosophy of being non-confrontationist, benevolent and with values such as filial piety and harmony. It covers an array of themes including Qufu: Confucius Country, Music and Poetry across China, Chinese Foreign Policy, Philosophy and China’s Legal System.
In this new book, David Shambaugh argues that these potential pathways are all possibilities - but they depend on key decisions yet to be made by China's leaders, different pressures from within Chinese society, as well as actions taken by other nations. Assessing these scenarios and their implications, he offers a thoughtful and clear study of China's future for all those seeking to understand…
The New Arab Wars is a profound illumination of the causes of this nightmare. It details the costs of the poor choices made by regional actors, delivers a scathing analysis of Western misreading's of the conflict, and condemns international interference that has stoked the violence. Informed by commentators and analysts from the Arab world, Marc Lynch's narrative of a vital region's collapse is…
In Shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Klaus Schwab explores how people from all backgrounds and sectors can influence the way that technology transforms our world. Drawing on contributions by more than 200 of the world's leading technology, economic and sociological experts to present a practical guide for citizens, business leaders, social influencers and policy-makers this book outline…
This new study by its president of Uzbekistan's special opportunities and challenges as it faces the 21st century will be of interest to strategists, politicians and students of the post-Soviet climate. Contents: Part I : Threats to security Part II : Conditions of stability and guarantess for progress.
This book is a story of rising from humble beginnings to the highest level of diplomatic service. It speaks to many themes and issues from faith to the value of working hard, from national conflicts to development. It is a story told with passion but sprinkled with dispassionate facts.