So argues John McDermott in Corporate Society, an original and far-reaching analysis of the impact of the modern corporation on contemporary social structure. Combining business history with political insight, McDermott offers a systematic critique of the post-industrial order and the illusions it fosters. He warns against the development of a "post-society industry" in which the corporate orde…
This book will be particularly useful as a source of information about the ba- sic facts of the Organization such as its charter, structure, membership, and subsidiary organs
Agent Storm opens a unique window onto bleak interlocking landscapes the radicalization on European Muslims that has now been energized by the Syrian civil war, the leadership and organization of global jihad, and the twilight struggle waged by western intelligence agencies against an elusive and implacable enemy Steven Simon bestselling co-author of The Age of Scared Terror and The Next Attack.
For anyone wishing to understand the next, post-9/11 generation of al-Qaeda planning, leadership, and tactics, there is only one place to begin: Southeast Asia. In fact, such countries as the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia have been crucial nodes in the al-Qaeda network since long before the strikes on the Pentagon and World Trade Center, but when the allies overran Afghanistan,…
"Inside Al Qaeda examines the leadership, ideology, structure, strategies, and tactics of the most violent politico-religious organization the world has ever seen. Although founded in 1988, Al Qaeda merged with, and still works with, several other extremist groups. Hence Al Qaeda rank and file draw on nearly three decades of terrorist expertise. Moreover, it inherited a full-fledged training an…
The author of this study, through an original approach help the readers to formulate imaginative, yet realistic proposals for change. By concentrating on global governance, financial flows, and peace and security, Reimagining the future provides a framework for thought and action that integrates the many focused and distinct undertakings heretofore associated with transnational and local politi…
The authors cover topics such as: understanding global governance, the challenges of governance, the theoretical foundations of global governance and the need for global governance.
Intra-regional trade has been rising rapidly, especially after China's accession to the WTO in 2001. China's economy is expanding rapidly, and has already passed Japan in 2010 to become the world's second largest economy. It is clearly producing a huge impact on the world economy, and particularly on ASEAN countries. This is the appropriate time to take stock: what has APEC achieved so far? How…
Papers presented to the Asean Roundtable 1995, Asean in the WTO : challenges and responses, 30-31 August 1995 Singapore,by the Institute of South East Asian Studies
The nation's top management guru offers advice to executives for thriving in the global business environment of the future, covering such topics as team building, cutting costs in retail, changes in the U.S. economy, and doing business in Japan. Contents: 1. Management 2. The information based organization 3. The economy 4. The society.