Politiske ledere og politisk ledelse

"In The Yellow Pad, former United States Secretary of the Treasury and co-chairman of Goldman Sachs Robert Rubin sets out a number of methods and processes that have guided him through moments of crisis. He offers both qualitative and quantitative ways of sifting through difficult economic and social problems, the sum of which is an original intellectual framework that can be applied to both the most global universal problems and the daily dilemmas individuals face. Rubin speaks across generations and the political divide, engaging with the most contested and emotional issues of our times, and seeking to propose realistic policy solutions to move society forward without leaving anyone behind"--

Fra Borgens midte, fra rød til blå og hele vejen til Bruxelles er næsten alle enige om Danmarks fremtid. Også selv om de ved, det ender galt.Over halvdelen af befolkningen lever i dag af velfærdsstaten. Enten er de medarbejdere, eller også modtager de en offentlig ydelse. Og i velfærdsstaten er det aldrig godt nok. For efter hver kur kommer en ny lidelse i de utilpasses rige. Men sandheden er – argumenterer Henrik Dahl – at velfærdsideologien producerer ulighed og ufrihed til det danske folk. Vi er kommet til at leve i en lukningstruet klientstat med tre klasser: en underklasse af mennesker på passiv forsørgelse, stadigt fattigere i ånden og koblet af fællesskabet; en svindende klasse af privatansatte, der holder forretningen Danmark i gang; og en voksende og vellønnet klasse af vogtere over velfærdsstaten, hvis fremmeste mission er at fastholde os i overbevisningen om, at livet ikke kan lade sig gøre uden mere … velfærd.HENRIK DAHL har skrevet en kort, karsk og kritisk debatbog om det, som (næsten) ingen danske politikere tør diskutere. Allermindst dem, der drømmer om en plads ved voksenbordet.

Når den amerikanske præsident gennem tiden er gået på talerstolen med vigtige meddelelser og budskaber til den amerikanske befolkning såvel som mennesker i resten af verden, er der blevet lyttet særligt godt efter.For præsidentens ord kan ændre verden og bevæge historien i en ny retning. Kennedy talte om ’peace for all time’ under Den Kolde Krig, Reagan bad Gorbatjov ’tear down this wall’ for at ende selvsamme konflikt – og Obama talte i Selma om behovet for at forene et racesplittet Amerika."De største taler" går tæt på syv af de vigtigste præsidenter i nyere tid og fortæller ud fra samtaler med deres taleskrivere om én bestemt tale. Bogen indeholder fortællinger om Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton og Barack Obama.

The Motorcycle Diaries is Che Guevara's diary of his journey to discover the continent of Latin America while still a medical student, setting out in 1952 on a vintage Norton motorcycle together with his friend Alberto Granado, a biochemist.

ANew York TimesBestseller, andthe inspiration for the hit Broadway musicalHamilton!Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow presents a landmark biography of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and shaped the newborn nation.In the first full-length biography of Alexander Hamilton in decades, Ron Chernow tells the riveting story of a man who overcame all odds to shape, inspire, and scandalize the newborn America. According to historian Joseph Ellis,Alexander Hamiltonis ';a robust full-length portrait, in my view the best ever written, of the most brilliant, charismatic and dangerous founder of them all.'Few figures in American history have been more hotly debated or more grossly misunderstood than Alexander Hamilton. Chernow's biography gives Hamilton his due and sets the record straight, deftly illustrating that the political and economic greatness of today's America is the result of Hamilton's countless sacrifices to champion ideas that were often wildly disputed during his time. ';To repudiate his legacy,' Chernow writes, ';is, in many ways, to repudiate the modern world.' Chernow here recounts Hamilton's turbulent life: an illegitimate, largely self-taught orphan from the Caribbean, he came out of nowhere to take America by storm, rising to become George Washington's aide-de-camp in the Continental Army, coauthoring The Federalist Papers, founding the Bank of New York, leading the Federalist Party, and becoming the first Treasury Secretary of the United States.Historians have long told the story of America's birth as the triumph of Jefferson's democratic ideals over the aristocratic intentions of Hamilton. Chernow presents an entirely different man, whose legendary ambitions were motivated not merely by self-interest but by passionate patriotism and a stubborn will to build the foundations of American prosperity and power. His is a Hamilton far more human than we've encountered beforefrom his shame about his birth to his fiery aspirations, from his intimate relationships with childhood friends to his titanic feuds with Jefferson, Madison, Adams, Monroe, and Burr, and from his highly public affair with Maria Reynolds to his loving marriage to his loyal wife Eliza. And never before has there been a more vivid account of Hamilton's famous and mysterious death in a duel with Aaron Burr in July of 1804.Chernow's biography is not just a portrait of Hamilton, but the story of America's birth seen through its most central figure. At a critical time to look back to our roots,Alexander Hamiltonwill remind readers of the purpose of our institutions and our heritage as Americans.';Nobody has captured Hamilton better than Chernow'The New York Times Book ReviewRon Chernow's other biographies include:Grant, Washington, and Titan.

In his signature larger-than-life style, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Total Recall is a revealing self-portrait of his illustrious, controversial, and truly unique life.The greatest immigrant success story of our time. His story is unique, and uniquely entertaining, and he tells it brilliantly in these pages. He was born in a year of famine, in a small Austrian town, the son of an austere police chief. He dreamed of moving to America to become a bodybuilding champion and a movie star. By the age of twenty-one, he was living in Los Angeles and had been crowned Mr. Universe. Within five years, he had learned English and become the greatest bodybuilder in the world. Within ten years, he had earned his college degree and was a millionaire from his business enterprises in real estate, landscaping, and bodybuilding. He was also the winner of a Golden Globe Award for his debut as a dramatic actor in Stay Hungry. Within twenty years, he was the world’s biggest movie star, the husband of Maria Shriver, and an emerging Republican leader who was part of the Kennedy family. Thirty-six years after coming to America, the man once known by fellow body­builders as the Austrian Oak was elected governor of California, the seventh largest economy in the world. He led the state through a budget crisis, natural disasters, and political turmoil, working across party lines for a better environment, election reforms, and bipartisan solutions. With Maria Shriver, he raised four fantastic children. In the wake of a scandal he brought upon himself, he tried to keep his family together. Until now, he has never told the full story of his life, in his own voice. Here is Arnold, with total recall.

Corfitz Ulfeldt, Peder Griffenfeld, J.F. Struensee, J.B.S. Estrup og Erik Scavenius har indskrevet sig i danmarkshistorien som nogle af de allerværste skurke. I denne bog ser Asser Amdisen nærmere på disse fem danske statsmænd og diskuterer, hvorfor de mon handlede, som de gjorde. Var de i virkeligheden rationelle og begavede mennesker, som stræbte efter det gode? Var de skurke eller helte? På baggrund af den viden, vi har i dag, reflekteres over de domme, der blev fældet over dem i deres egen tid og af historikerne i tiden derefter. Kriterierne for en dårlig eller forræderisk statsleder har nemlig forandret sig over tid og afhænger i høj grad af beskueren. Ved at huske historierne om fem af de mest forkætrede danske statsledere, deres livshistorie og samtid, kan vi måske også lære lidt om vores egen tid - og om os selv.

Værdikrigeren er et nærgående portræt af politikeren og privatpersonen Pernille Vermund, som personificerer en ny højrebølge i dansk politik. Som frontfigur for partiet Nye Borgerlige, der har en hårdere udlændingepolitik end Dansk Folkeparti og en endnu mere liberal økonomisk politik end Liberal Alliance, står Pernille Vermund i mange meningsmålinger til at få de afgørende mandater i Folketinget efter næste valg. Dermed kan hun skabe kaos i dansk politik og gøre det vanskeligt for både Venstre og Socialdemokratiet at danne regering. Bogen er en beretning om en selvstændig arkitekt og enlig mor fra Nordsjælland, som en dag får nok og beslutter at udfordre de gamle partier. Den er også en beskrivelse af, hvordan man opbygger et nyt parti fra grunden, og hvilken afgørende rolle Facebook har spillet i den proces. Pernille Vermund er en værdikriger fra højre, der deler danskerne i dem, der håber, hun kan blive en prop i asylsystemet, og dem, der mener, hun er en nationalkonservativ populist med en menneskefjendsk politik. Bogen er skrevet af den erfarne journalist Andreas Karker, der har fulgt Pernille Vermund og hendes parti tæt fra dag ét, og er blandt andet baseret på en lang række interviews med hovedpersonen.

From cricketer to political leader, Imran Khan is an iconic figure known throughout the world. But it is his unwavering moral purpose, deep spiritual faith and sense of integrity which form the focus of this book.The author celebrates Khan and his achievements, highlighting how he has used his vision, ambition and drive to serve others and attempt to fix a broken system against all odds. Examining how Khan became a bold anti-corruption reformer and a principled voice of the people, Imran Khan - A Seasoned Politician presents him as an unflinching crusader. Through a variety of narrative devices, including personal anecdotes and interviews with people who know Khan well, Emily gives a detailed perspective of Khan and everything he has done to make a difference to those around him.The book looks at what has been the driving force in Khan's life and where he has found the conviction and courage to follow his path to power. The author compares Khan to both historic reformist figures and her late father and reflects on the traits they share - total fearlessness, strong principles and unshakeable integrity.

The Rise and Fall of Rob Ford is a captivating exploration of the controversial figure's ascent to power, his tumultuous reign as mayor of Toronto, and the enduring legacy he left behind. From his early years and political ambitions to his personal struggles and the scandals that defined his tenure, this book delves into the complex life of Rob Ford and offers insightful reflections on his impact on Toronto's political landscape. With a balanced and thorough approach, Max Matilda examines Ford's rise to power, his policies and controversies, his personal struggles, and ultimately the lasting imprint he left on the city he led.

South Dakota Crusader takes an in-depth look at Francis Case's life and times up to the day before he officially becomes a U. S. congressman. It begins by describing his family background and early years as one of five children born in rural Iowa, where his Methodist-minister father served ten pastorates before accepting a new assignment in South Dakota's Black Hills.Next, Francis's high school, college, Marine Corps service, teaching, and graduate school careers are discussed in detail. The story then turns to his newspaper endeavors in Rapid City, Hot Springs, and Custer; and his involvement as a civic leader and unabashed Black Hills promoter.Finally, the book recounts his three attempts to be elected to Congress, and the Epilogue contains a summary of his congressional career. As the story unfolds, short updates about his close-knit family are provided.

"Anthony Fauci is arguably the most famous--and most revered-- doctor in the world today. His role guiding America sanely and calmly through COVID ... earned him the trust of millions during one of the most terrifying periods in modern American history, but this was only the most recent of the global epidemics in which Dr. Fauci played a major role. His crucial role in researching HIV and bringing AIDS into sympathetic public view and his leadership in navigating the Ebola, SARS, West Nile, and anthrax crises, make him truly an American hero. His memoir reaches back to his boyhood in Brooklyn, New York, and carries through decades of caring for critically ill patients, navigating the whirlpools of Washington politics, and behind-the-scenes advising and negotiating with seven presidents on key issues from global AIDS relief to infectious disease preparedness at home"--

The Making of a Young Revolutionary

"Bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands narrates the fierce debate over America's role in the world in the runup to World War II through its two most important figures: President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who advocated intervention, and his isolationist nemesis, aviator and popular hero Charles Lindbergh. Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939 launched a momentous period of decision-making for the United States. With fascism rampant abroad, should America take responsibility for its defeat? For popular hero Charles Lindbergh, saying no to another world war only twenty years after the first was the obvious answer. Lindbergh had become famous and adored around the world after his historic first flight over the Atlantic in 1927. In the years since, he had emerged as a vocal critic of American involvement overseas, rallying Americans toward isolationism as the nominal head of the America First Committee. As Hitler advanced across Europe and threatened the British Isles, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt struggled to turn the tide of public opinion. With great effort, political shrewdness and outright deception-aided by secret British disinformation efforts in America-FDR readied the country for war. He pushed the US onto the world stage where it has stayed ever since. In this gripping narrative, H.W. Brands sheds light on a crucial tipping point in American history and depicts the making of a legendary president"--

Why Men Make War shows that men inherit a propensity for violence and war, and women do not. To reduce the number of wars, women must have at least as much political power as men.

This book makes explicit the historical, technological, and discursive links between gossip as a mode of communication, news media, and contemporary politics. A Gossip Politic advances a new framework of gossip, applying the informal understanding of the term to news talk and political actors. Authored by esteemed scholars in the fields of Political Science, Media Studies, Linguistics, and Sociology, chapters consider the influence of gossip on the press, the American presidency, and the public. A Gossip Politic provides readers with a multi-faceted portrait of the ways in which gossip has influenced media history, shaped our understanding of democracy, and contributed to our current political landscape.

"Our form of government has no sense unless it is founded in a deeply felt religious faith, and I don't care what it is. With us, of course, it is the Judeo-Christian concept, but it must be a religion that all men are created equal." So said Dwight D. Eisenhower shortly after being elected president of the United States in 1952. Although this statement has been variously interpreted, it reflects one of his fundamental guiding principles: that for a country to thrive, it needs a shared identity, formed through common values, history, and purpose. For Eisenhower, this could be found most distinctly in shared faith--a concept that came to be known as American civil religion, which defined and drove much of the cohesion of the 1950s under Eisenhower's leadership. This biography tells the story of how deeply religious convictions ran through every aspect of Eisenhower's public life: his decision to become a soldier, his crusade against fascism and communism, his response to the civil rights movement, his belief that only he as president could lead America through the Cold War, and his search for nuclear peace. Having been brought up in a devout family--first as part of the River Brethren and later Jehovah's Witnesses--Eisenhower continued to see the world in terms of a dialectical struggle between divine and demonic forces throughout his life, even after joining the Presbyterian church. This perspective shaped his public image as a general in World War II and as president during some of the coldest years of the Cold War, when cultural differences between the atheistic Soviet Union and the religiously grounded United States began crystallizing. As Eisenhower's historical standing continues to rise, and his contrast with the modern Republican Party deepens, Jack Holl's study of this consequential figure of twentieth-century American history shines a spotlight on what has changed in the intervening years. What can be learned from the religious outlook of a public servant who embraced moderation instead of partisan division? Which beliefs and convictions led a former general to a position of skepticism against the military-industrial complex? With the role of faith in American political life still a hotly debated topic today, Eisenhower's religious journey is worth renewed attention.

This book focuses on threats to the continued viability of Western institutions and practices for which it is not easy to conceive remedies consistent with the Western tradition. Higley argues that structural difficulties in postindustrial societies, particularly the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and elsewhere, threatened troubles that political manipulation by elites might not be sufficient to contain or resolve. Struggling against lethal climate change, politically explosive waves of migrants and refugees, the likelihood of further pandemics, populist nationalism, and destabilizing effects of social media, elites must consider new demographic, economic, social, political, and international policies. Higley offers a powerful and provocative analysis of the elite¿s ability to sustain Western societies in their current social and political forms.

Der TOPKANZLER, als eine Art geschäftsführender Präsident, ist in das demokratische System eingebunden, er wird vom Volk gewählt und vom Parlament kontrolliert. Im Unterschied zu einem Bundeskanzler hat er unbeschränkte Macht, zur Förderung des Wohlergehens von 70 Prozent der Einwohner. Der TOPKANZLER löst Probleme auf folgenden Politikfeldern. Migrationskrise. Er stellt an Migranten Anforderungen. Er baut in der nordafrikanischen Wüste in 16-17 Monaten eine Stadt. In Deutschland ankommende Flüchtlinge werden hierhin umquartiert, erhalten hier Sicherheit, Wohnung und Arbeit zu höherem Lohn als in ihrem Ursprungsland, müssen sich nicht integrieren, nicht Deutsch lernen. Dann werden die großen Flüchtlingsströme Deutschland meiden und zu anderen Ländern ziehen, wo sich ihnen bessere Möglichkeiten bieten. Asylverfahren werden radikal vereinfacht, Abwicklung in 2 bis 4 Wochen, statt bisher Jahren und nun geplant in 3 Monaten. Klimawandel. Er vermeidet unnötige Kosten, unnötige Belastungen der Wirtschaft. Energiepreise. Der TOPKANZLER verschafft der Industrie wettbewerbsfähige Strompreise und Energiepreise. Der TOPKANZLER ergreift Maßnahmen zu einer wirksamen Bekämpfung der organisierten Kriminalität und Clan-Kriminalität und erreicht, dass die Banden das Land verlassen, weil sie hier nichts verdienen können. Er entlastet die Gefängnisse. Der TOPKANZLER bewirkt, dass die Gewerkschaft der Lokführer nicht Jahr für Jahr die Bahn mit maßlos überhöhten Lohnforderungen erpresst. Behebung der Wohnungsnot. Der TOPKANZLER baut jährlich 400.000 Sozialwohnungen zu einer Miete von 6 Euro je qm und 100.000 Wohnungen in gehobener Ausführung zu einer Miete von ca. 8 Euro je qm. Der Diktator hat Lösungen für Behebung des Fachkräftemangels. Bildungswesen. Der TOPKANZLER verbessert die Situation der Lehrkräfte. Er saniert die Schulen und erreicht ein höheres Bildungsniveau. Bürokratie-Abbau. Der TOPKANZLER sorgt für wirksamen Bürokratieabbau.Er deckelt die Einkommen von Spitzenmanagern und von Fußballstars (hier nur 2 Mio je Jahr). Er erhöht den Mindestlohn auf 16 Euro. Im Finanzsystem streicht er die Umsatzsteuer für Grundnahrungsmittel. Er schafft ein gerechteres Rentensystem. Mit seinen Maßnahmen senkt er die Kosten im Gesundheitssystem. Er ergreift Maßnahmen zur Reduzierung der vielen Abbrecher in Schule, Lehre und Universität. Der TOPKANZLER stoppt Gebührenerhöhungen des öffentlich-rechtlichen RundfunksTV.Er setzt sich für die Beendigung des Ukraine-Kriegs

A new memoir from renowned political activist and author of Street Fighting Years: An Autobiography of the Sixties

For the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life, revisited through the events that have marked humanity in the last eighty years, since the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, when the future was a child, to the present day.

Ministerial Leadership offers a practice-based account of how ministers in UK governments perform their roles and exercise leadership in their spaces of activity. Drawing on the unique Ministers Reflect archive of the Institute for Government, which is an open and growing resource of over 140 ministerial interviews at UK and devolved government levels, as well as other ministerial reflections, the book addresses the literature on ministerial life and political leadership, and develops new concepts for examining ministerial leadership in different spheres. It argues that the relationship between ministers and civil servants has changed significantly in recent decades, as ministers place greater emphasis on delivery and implementation. The book adopts a theoretically pluralist approach with the intention of offering a valuable teaching aid for existing and new courses. It will appeal to all those interested in public policy and governance.

Extrait de l'avant-propos... "La voix de ce récit est féroce. Elle est également prophétique dans son appel à ouvrir les yeux sur la dure réalité de l'armée, du repentir et de la rédemption. Tout comme j'ai dû bloquer les attaques cauchemardesques de Rubicon et lui crier d'arrêter, l'auteur, qui représente la voix de mon Bien-aimé, nous crie de nous réveiller et d'arrêter de tuer inutilement nos ennemis imaginaires, les vétérans que nous envoyons irrespectueusement à l'abattoir et les familles qui doivent ensuite faire face au chaos. La voix de Sean est aussi tranchante que l'expérience de Rubicon l'est. Rubicon est une personne passionnée et intense, comme vous le constaterez en lisant la suite. Sean correspond parfaitement à cette passion et à cette intensité. Pour faire face à l'intensité de cette souffrance, nous avons besoin d'une voix très féroce qui nous appelle rapidement et avec force à la vérité de ce qui se passe. Nous en avons besoin parce que nous sommes empêtrés depuis si longtemps dans la tromperie et que l'enjeu est si important."Alors que je continue à traiter la souffrance que mon Bien-aimé a causée et celle qu'il a endurée, j'ai l'impression de marcher dans un brasier déchaîné. Le feu a deux capacités. Le feu peut simplement brûler et détruire, ne laissant que destruction et cendres. Le feu peut aussi purifier et ouvrir un espace pour qu'une nouvelle vie puisse s'épanouir. Pendant 40 ans, Rubicon a été englouti dans un enfer de feu inextinguible. Ce n'est que par la grâce et la force d'âme qu'il n'a pas été réduit à un tas de cendres. En s'autorisant à devenir suffisamment vulnérable pour me dire la vérité sur son expérience, la purification a commencé. Le travail sur ce livre lui a donné une double dose de vulnérabilité. Il a dû revivre chaque mission et chaque déchirement en racontant son histoire. Ce livre est cru dans son honnêteté et sa vulnérabilité. Veuillez le traiter avec la même honnêteté et la même ouverture d'esprit qu'il vous est offert. Votre compréhension de l'humanité en sera transformée. Respectez-le et invitez-le à brûler toute résistance en vous qui vous empêche de recevoir sa vérité pour vous purifier".