Geopolitik

- What if the sun truly is setting on the Western world's outsized influence over the rest of the planet? - The receding of Western power is speeding up, shaking the ground under our feet- In Westlessness, Dr Puri vividly demonstrates how in demographic, economic, military and cultural terms, we are hurtling into a far more diverse global future- Many of our certainties about the present, built on centuries of massive Western global impact, are increasingly fragile. Nothing is linear and nothing is predictable. - Untold wealth is moving from the West to the East, as nations like India and Indonesia are set to reach new heights of growth and confidence. -China continues its ascent to the peak of the economic mountain - but are cracks appearing?. - BUT will the Western world, (under the aegis of US global military, economic, technological and cultural power) give up its privileged position willingly?- Are we ready, professionally and personally, to adapt to a much more diverse global future? - Prepared or unprepared, Westlessness is essential reading for us all.

The development of international affairs from realms to countries addresses a significant change in the worldwide scene, denoting a progress from immense magnificent spaces to the mind boggling transaction of sovereign states. This change has formed the international elements of the advanced world, affecting political relations, financial cooperations, and security contemplations. In the time of domains, tremendous regional breadths were governed by a brought together power, frequently determined by imperialistic desires. The international scene was described by far reaching realms like the Roman Domain, the Ottoman Realm, and the English Realm. These realms looked to apply predominance over different locales, integrating unmistakable societies, economies, and political designs into a solitary supreme structure. The international spotlight was on regional success, asset obtaining, and keeping up with magnificent incomparability. In any case, the tide started to change with the rise of the country state model. The idea of public sway acquired unmistakable quality, underscoring the independence and self-assurance of particular ethnic, social, or etymological gatherings. The disintegration of realms led to the introduction of autonomous countries, each with its own political personality, boundaries, and administration structures. The international shift from domains to countries achieved new difficulties and open doors. The idea of statehood turned into a foundation of worldwide relations, and international contemplations were progressively molded by the mission for public independence. The international guide of the world was redrawn as previous provinces acquired freedom, and new countries arose out of the remains of majestic rule. This change likewise prompted the foundation of worldwide associations and structures intended to intercede questions, advance participation, and keep up with worldwide strength. The Assembled Countries, established in the repercussions of The Second Great War, represents the global local area's obligation to cultivating political arrangements and forestalling the reappearance of imperialistic desires. The country state model, nonetheless, has not annihilated international intricacies. Issues, for example, line questions, asset rivalry, and philosophical contrasts keep on molding worldwide undertakings. Besides, the ascent of globalization has interconnected countries in remarkable ways, presenting another layer of intricacy to international contemplations. Monetary reliance, innovative headways, and shared provokes like environmental change expect countries to explore a perplexing trap of global relations.

"The Myth of American Idealism offers a timely and comprehensive introduction to the incisive critiques of U.S. power that have made Noam Chomsky a "global phenomenon," one of the most widely known public intellectuals of all time. Surveying the history of U.S. military and economic activity around the world, Chomsky and his co-author Nathan J. Robinson vividly trace the way the American pursuit of global domination has wrought havoc in country after country - without, ironically, making Americans any safer. And they explore how dominant elites in the United States have pushed self-serving myths about this country's commitment to "spreading democracy," while pursuing a reckless foreign policy that served the interest of few and endangered all too many. Chomsky and Robinson range across the globe, offering penetrating accounts of Washington's relationship with the Global South, its role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan -all justified with noble stories about humanitarian missions and the benevolent intentions of American policy makers. The same kinds of myths that have led to repeated disastrous wars, they argue, are now driving us closer to wars with Russia and China that imperil humanity's future. Examining nuclear proliferation and climate change, they show how U.S. policies are continuing to exacerbate global threats. For well over half a century, Noam Chomsky has committed himself to exposing governing ideologies and criticizing his country's unchecked use of military power. At once thorough and devastating, urgent and provocative, The Myth of American Idealism offers a highly readable entry to the conclusions he has come to after a lifetime of thought and activism"--

Rummet er et vildt og lovløst sted, der er vitalt for kommunikation, økonomi, militærstrategi og internationale relationer. Og de magtkampe, der udspiller sig på jordoverfladen, vil i stigende grad finde sted i rummet, efterhånden som kampen om rumterritorier, satellitbaner og ressourcer intensiveres.Hvem vil drage nytte af rummets ressourcer? Kan kommercielle virksomheder spille en rolle? Og hvordan vil en rumkrig kunne udspille sig? Tag med Tim Marshall på rejse til geopolitikkens nye slagmark.

Global Politics Reader: Themes, Actors, and Issues is a timely and enlightening anthology that addresses major challenges facing global governance. Students are challenged to analyze sources of peace and conflict within the complex web of interactions among contending global actors. The central role of power politics, international institutions, and law in global governance is emphasized. The anthology is organized into four distinct sections that discuss and analyze perennial issues and areas of concern in global affairs. In Part I, students read about major paradigms and global powers with emphasis on the U.S., China, and Russia, and their influence on other countries worldwide. Part II discusses global conflicts, including ethnic warfare, the ongoing tension between Israel and Palestine, and the nuclear arms race. Part III examines sources of peace with readings that explore the future of the United Nations, development and issues of security, and Iran's efforts at cultural diplomacy and cooperation in Uganda. The final part addresses global challenges, including international trade, economic development, global warming, and global equality. The second edition features new readings to ensure the anthology is as current as possible. New topical areas addressed include American imperialism, U.S. military intervention and public opinion, and cultural diplomacy between Iran and Uganda. An engaging supplementary text, Global Politics Reader is ideal for foundational and upper-division undergraduate courses in world politics.

"The Sabotage" comprehensively examines the geopolitical competition between China and the United States. It focuses on these powers' strategic initiatives and manoeuvres to assert their global influence.Introduction: The book outlines the intensifying global competition, with China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a focal point. This monumental project, envisioned by Chinese President Xi Jinping, aims to enhance connectivity, trade, and infrastructure development across vast regions. The United States, perceiving China's growing influence as a threat to its supremacy, has adopted multifaceted strategies to counter the BRI, including developing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) as an alternative trade route¿¿¿¿.The Rise of China's Belt and Road Initiative: This chapter delves into the BRI's origins, objectives, and implications. The initiative aims to re-establish economic links along the historic Silk Road and expand connectivity and partnerships across new regions. It represents China's ambition to reshape global trade and governance, but it has also sparked concerns among Western powers, particularly the United States.The USA's Countermove - The India-Middle East-Europe Corridor: In response to the BRI, the United States focuses on developing the IMEEC. This initiative is crucial for the USA to reclaim its global position and counterbalance China's dominance. The IMEEC hinges on strategic partnerships with India, the Middle East, and Europe. The USA's strategy includes strengthening partnerships, infrastructure development, digital connectivity, and regional security and stability initiatives. These efforts promote connectivity, trade, and economic ties among participating nations while ensuring regional security.In conclusion, "The Sabotage" presents a detailed analysis of the dynamic and complex geopolitical struggle between China and the United States. It highlights these global powers' strategic moves and counter-moves as they vie for influence, shaping the emerging world order. The book underscores the significance of the BRI and IMEEC in this global power play and their broader ramifications on regional and international politics.

Singapore and New Zealand are island nations that share many similarities and have enjoyed close relations for almost sixty years. Both face global challenges in today's less stable world. Twenty-seven prominent experts cover a wide range of topics, from Singapore's and New Zealand's history, foreign policy, trade relations, economy, sustainability and climate policies, to creative sectors, museums and ageing populations. Other distinguished authors highlight the close cooperation in defence, trade and business.The Editor, Dr Anne-Marie Schleich, was a German career diplomat posted to Singapore from 1982 to 1985 and was the German Ambassador to New Zealand from 2012 to 2016. She is now an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore.

This book explores three key issues to understand the redefinition of relations between the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): the international context, foreign policies of EU member states towards Latin America, and crucial topics on the EU-LAC agenda. At the theoretical level, the book aims to rebalance two debates on EU-LAC relations. First, in the debate between agency and structure, the book stresses that context is a limiting factor of the agent¿s preferences and actions. Second, in the debate between values and interests, it finds that interests should not be made invariably dependent on values.At the empirical level, two aspects stand out. First, the change and continuity in EU member states¿ foreign policies also impact the EU¿s own role in the continent. Second, new topics on the bi-regional and global agenda have the potential to redefine the relations between the two regions.At a time of European alleged decline, this volume argues that the EU remains a highly significant actor in Latin America and the Caribbean."EU-Latin American relations are in a phase of redefinition. This timely book addresses both the structural obstacles and the prospects and areas for deeper cooperation. Against the background of diverging positions of Latin America and the EU in international politics, the proposed decoupling of political and functional agendas should be considered."Detlef Nolte, German Institute für Global and Area Studies (GIGA)"This book makes an original and significant contribution to the study of the relations between the European Union and Latin American and the Caribbean. The volume blends wisely the right doses of scholarly research and policymaking sensitivity, thus making for an innovative read for academics and an insightful contribution for practitioners."Andrés Malamud, University of Lisbon

There is no shortage of climate-neutral energy. There is only the global task of tapping climate-neutral energy sources both locally on a small scale and globally on a large scale and connecting them to the centres of consumption. This book focuses on the enormous potential in Europes neighbourhood.The huge, very cost-effective and secure solar and wind energy from the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East North Africa (MENA) will be developed developed - by local governments partnering with (international) companies - at a great pace. At the same time, offshore wind energy in Europes seas will become the mainstay of energy supply for our industry.

There is widespread agreement among development politicians and scholars that the fate of humanity will be decided in Africa. However, the world public is still not aware of this. Our southern neighbouring continent is only ever in the focus of general interest when it comes to remedying the numerous humanitarian disasters. The fact that the cause of most disasters is to be found in the extremely dynamic population development of the 49 sub-Saharan states is usually concealed by politicians and the mass media. The author resolutely opposes the downplaying of the potential threat resulting from the population explosion in sub-Saharan Africa - not only for the continent, but for humanity as such. In his fact-based study, this dangerous scenario is analyzed in depth against the demographic background, and possible ways out are also pointed out.

"The China Economic Experiment" delves deep into the unique economic metamorphosis that China has undergone in recent decades, charting its rise from an impoverished nation to a global superpower. The book dissects how, in a world of ideological extremes, China managed to blend elements of market capitalism within its overarching communist framework, creating an economic model that has both baffled and fascinated economists and policymakers around the world.Key features include:Historical Roots: A look back at China's economic landscape prior to its opening-up, exploring the foundational communist principles that defined its early years.The Open Door Policy: An analysis of the pivotal reforms initiated in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which set China on its path to economic resurgence.Special Economic Zones: Investigation into the role of these zones in catalyzing foreign investment and technological advancement, serving as testing grounds for market-oriented policies.State vs. Market: Examination of the intricate dance between state-owned enterprises and private sectors, revealing how China manages to strike a balance between control and liberalization.Global Integration: Exploration of China's entry into the World Trade Organization and its implications, tracing its journey to becoming the "world's factory."The Middle Kingdom's Middle Class: Insight into the rapid rise of China's middle class and its profound impact on both domestic consumption patterns and global markets.Challenges and Critiques: A candid look at the internal and external challenges facing the China model, from economic disparities and environmental concerns to accusations of intellectual property theft and unfair trade practices.Belt and Road Initiative: Understanding China's ambitious plan to enhance regional connectivity and solidify its position as a central hub in global trade.The Future of the China Model: Speculation on the sustainability of China's economic experiment in the face of global shifts, technological disruptions, and changing demographics."The China Economic Experiment" offers readers an incisive look into the inner workings of China's economic machinery. Through rigorous analysis and rich anecdotal evidence, the book demystifies the paradox of capitalist mechanisms thriving within a communist political structure, providing valuable insights for anyone keen on understanding the future trajectories of global economics and geopolitics.

The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine represents a Zeitenwende - a turning point - in German foreign and security policy, which requires a complete redefinition of Germany's role within the future European security order. Through contributions by renowned experts, this anthology provides information on the causes, developments and foreseeable consequences of the Russian war of aggression. This open access book will appeal to scholars, decision-makers, students, and anyone interested in international politics, conflict studies, and military-strategic dimensions of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

The Middle East is a swirling cauldron of instability, insecurity and unrest. And right in the middle of this turmoil, the threats posed to smaller groups like Greeks of Cyprus and Azeri Armenians are growing by the day.In this book, author Aris Petasis asks the question - do hard-pressed small groups have a viable future in the Middle East?The Middle East in Turmoil is a thoughtful examination of how foreign interference and poor leadership have had a lasting and damaging impact on the region. Looking in detail at the ways violence, conflict and chaos have ravaged and changed the area, readers will gain a greater understanding of the challenges faced by the people living there.Born in Cyprus himself, Petasis offers an informed and considered perspective of what life is like for smaller Middle East groups, including the Greeks in Cyprus, the four Kurdish minorities, the minority populations in Lebanon, Egypt and Azerbaijan as well as Israeli Jews and Palestinians.With no end to the wars and conflicts in sight, can peace ever return to the Middle East? Or has living with the constant threat of danger on your doorstep simply become the new normal?

Initially, former President Donald Trump tried to push "All Lives Matter" and tried to call the country together, but was not given the honor. In fact, it was the Democrats who were the first proponents of "All Lives Matter." It wasn't until Trump uttered the same words that the democrats would ditch the "All Lives Matter" platform. It was blatant contrarianism at its best and now look at the racialized mess the United States is in. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley each used the phrase "All Lives Matter" early in their campaign, but would concede to ethnocentric diatribes from groups who were threatening to withdraw their support. Sen. Bernie Sanders, at one of his rallies, had even said, 'Black lives matter, white lives matter, Hispanic lives matter.' But when it came to Trump, the media continued to vilify him for his "All Lives Matter" stance, even after he publicly disavowed the alt-right and David Duke on numerous occasions. Eventually, though, the democrats would have to try the same thing-reunify the country-in the midst of all this separatism. But since they allowed themselves to go down a rabbit hole, thinking everyone would forget how they advocated seperatism and open borders, they now have to manage these two outlooks without alienating their political base. It's important to note that a divided country is unsustainable in a capitalist country where people have to compete with each other for jobs and resources. Being divided along racial lines just adds fuel to the fire. The two don't mix. This is the new normal that our willingness to go to the extreme has brung us. Now the country has to deal with this. There is no going back to a time in which both negative and positive interactions didn't draw the extreme racist connotation it does now. One can best believe that when they go out and their day is inconvenienced by someone that doesn't represent their racial, cultural background, all of them-right or left-will wonder whether or not race played a role in it. Here is the lesson. Never sabatoge your political opposition by destroying the country, all for the sake of pointing the finger at the people in charge. Because, in the event that you come to power, you'll find yourself left with the impossible task of trying to convince the public that you really don't advocate for the destructive polices that you once propagated just prior to your ascent. Now the democrats are left holding the bag of racial separatism, open borders, and criminalizing political opposition, trying to figure out a way to walk all of it back. But its sad to say, that they are now stuck with it. The extreme left castigated the ideas of "All Lives Matter," and "securing the borders" when Trump was in office, and now that they are in power, they are left with these bizarre ideas, both of which their supporters now expect them to uphold. Not to mention, the democrats are pro-war now, which is another rabbit hole they went down as a result of Trump derangement syndrome, believing that Trump was pro-Russian/pro-negotiation and because they don't support Trump, then they must seek to be anti-Russian, anti-negotiation as a way to distance themselves from Trump.

What's Going On? is written for Canadians who find themselves questioning the world we live in, the laws we live under, and the decisions of the politicians that lead us.The book is divided into two segments. The first segment explores the many ways the author believes that common sense has gone out the window, covering geopolitics, healthcare, political party alliances, gun ownership regulations, and government legislation. In the second segment of the book, the author pulls us into a fictional dream that portrays an alternative reality that includes extensive gun ownership and increased autonomy in protecting oneself and one's neighbours.Cherneski does not hold back from critical analysis of current and past government leaders, stating tough realities and asking tougher questions. Jerry Cherneski holds a master's degree in Educational Leadership. Raised in a small town in Saskatchewan, he spent his professional years in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, where he resides still today. Jerry was not only a teacher for more than 30 years, he was also a long-time coach in the sports of football, hockey and curling

A richly absorbing book... Overy is unquestionably one of our finest living historians - The Daily TelegraphWhy has warfare always been part of the human story?From biology to belief, what explains the persistence of violent conflict?What light can this shed on humanity's past - and its future?There can be few more important but also more contentious issues than attempting to understand the human propensity for conflict. Our history is inextricably tangled in wave after wave of inter-human fighting from as far back as we have records.Repeatedly humans have foresworn war, have understood its appalling risks and have wished to create more pacific, productive societies. And yet almost inevitably circumstances emerge under which war once more seems inevitable or even desirableHow can we make sense of what Einstein called 'the dark places of human will and feeling'? Richard Overy draws on a lifetime's study of conflict to write this challenging account of how we can understand the causes of war. Looking at every facet of war from biology to belief, psychology to security, Overy allows readers to understand the many contradictory or self-reinforcing ways in which warfare can suddenly appear a legitimate option, and why it is likely to be part of our future as well as our past.

The international best-selling author explores the revolutions-past and present-that define the chaotic, polarized and unstable age in which we livePopulist rage, ideological fracture, economic and technological shocks, geopolitical dangers and an international system studded with catastrophic risk - the early decades of the 21st century may be one of the most revolutionary periods in modern history. But they are not the first. Humans have lived, and thrived, through more than one great realignment. What makes an age a revolutionary one? And how do they end?In this major new work, Fareed Zakaria masterfully investigates eras that have shattered and shaped humanity. Four such periods hold profound lessons for today. First, in seventeenth-century Netherlands a series of transformations made that tiny land the richest in thew world - and created modern politics as we know it today. The 'Glorious Revolution' in Britain showed that major political change could happen peacefully. Next, the French Revolution, a dramatic decade and a half that devoured its ideological children and left a bloody legacy that haunts us to this day. Finally, the mother of all revolutions, the Industrial Revolution, which catapulted Britain and the U.S. to global dominance and created the modern world. Against these paradigm-shifting historical eras, Zakaria describes our current situation, unpacking the four revolutions we are living through now; in globalization, technology, identity, and geopolitics.As few public intellectuals can, Zakaria combines intellectual range, deep historical insight, and uncanny prescience to reframe and illuminate a turbulent present.

Brought to you by Penguin.Aiden Aslin joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018, compelled to defend his adopted homeland from the growing threat of Russian invasion. In February 2022, as Russia mounted a full-scale offensive, Aiden and his unit were stationed at the frontline at Mariupol.Pinned down at a Mariupol steelworks, after a month-long siege and running out of supplies, Aiden was part of the mass surrender of over a thousand Ukrainian troops, in April 2022. Then his real ordeal began.Singled out for his British passport, Aiden was interrogated, tortured, stabbed, turned into a propaganda zombie, tried by a kangaroo court and then sentenced to death. A victim of a catalogue of abuses of international law, Aiden struggled to cling on to any hope of survival. Certain that he was going to be executed, he was eventually freed in a prisoner exchange and permitted to return home.In Putin's Prisoner, Aiden will tell the full, harrowing story of his time fighting in Putin's war, of his six months in Russian captivity, and of his hardened resolve to defend the freedoms of the people of Ukraine.(c)2023 Aiden Aslin & John Sweeney (P)2023 Penguin Audio

In an ever-shrinking global landscape, "Beyond the Wall" dives deep into the future of border security, bridging the historical fortifications of the past with the digital guardians of tomorrow. With each page, readers are transported across time, from the towering walls of ancient civilizations to the cutting-edge surveillance technologies of the 21st century.As nations grapple with questions of security, sovereignty, and the preservation of individual freedoms, the roles of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Facial Recognition Technology emerge as pivotal players in the theater of international relations. These technologies, once the realm of science fiction, are now at the forefront, redefining what it means to protect a nation's boundaries.Through meticulously researched case studies, "Beyond the Wall" showcases global efforts to integrate traditional and tech-driven border security measures. The book delves into the successes and pitfalls of these integrations, presenting a balanced analysis that is both technically sound and geopolitically insightful.For tech enthusiasts, the detailed explorations of AI algorithms and the intricacies of facial recognition systems will provide a thorough understanding of the mechanics behind these revolutionary tools. Those keen on security and international relations will gain insights into how these technologies are reshaping global politics, alliances, and the very concept of national sovereignty."Beyond the Wall" isn't just a book; it's an invitation to envision a world where technology and humanity coalesce, forging a path for a more secure, intelligent, and interconnected global community.

In recent years, the Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a critical arena for global strategic competition. It is an area that has witnessed significant changes in geopolitical dynamics, economic trends, and security challenges. Against this backdrop, the relationship between France and India has taken on added importance, with both nations seeking to deepen their engagement and cooperation in the region. This book explores the evolving defense and security relationship between France and India in the Indo-Pacific. It examines the historical context of the relationship, the current state of bilateral ties, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The book also considers the broader strategic context, including the role of other major powers in the region and the impact of emerging security threats. The contributors to this volume bring a wealth of expertise and insight to the subject, drawing on their academic and policy experience to provide a comprehensive analysis of the issues at hand. Their contributions offer valuable perspectives on the complex dynamics of the France-India relationship and the evolving strategic landscape in the Indo-Pacific. This book will be of interest to policymakers, scholars, and students who seek a deeper understanding of the strategic dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region and the role of France and India in shaping its future.

Kévin Veyssière takes us on a journey through the genesis and evolution of rugby, a sport so attached to its traditions that it has long shied away from the spotlight, to become today a tool for understanding changes in our world.

February 2022; The twenty-first century has seen a series of geopolitical and strategic shifts around the world, including in the Indo-Pacific, presenting major challenges to national leaders and military planners. Tectonic movements following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, paired with technological advances, changed traditional ways of thinking about the global political system. Such readjustments and advancements broke old alliances and spurred new geopolitical and economic realities. In the past, the West faced two different security and economic problems: The first was the Soviet Union as a significant security problem, and the second was the feasibility of producing certain goods and services in the West. The US-Chinese alliance of the previous 40 years intended to address and perhaps even solve these problems. China, in fact, was an instrumental tool to contain the Soviet Union, and in the economic sphere China replaced the United States and other Western countries' workers with cheap labor and coveted products. Thus, the collapse of the Soviet Union led to the rise of China as a new global competitor. At the same time, technological advancements changed the overall industrial production in favor of the Western alliance. China clearly understood that its honeymoon with the United States was ending. Western economies can now produce the same goods and services at a reasonable cost and may become significant competitors for Chinese economic outputs. Thus, one can analyze the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative as a strategic attempt to shift the Chinese economy's current orientation from the United States and the West to the rest of the Eurasian landmass. The Belt and Road Initiative has become strategic as China shops for new alliances that could undermine the overall US position in the Eurasian landmass (forming a new alliance to contain the US hegemonic power). This paper discusses the Chinese strategic thought process and how Iran becomes the chokepoint of this gigantic Chinese program, which eventually will determine the future of the balance of power and finalize the fate of a unipolar versus multipolar global system.