Focusing on the dynamics of foreign policy within modern international politics, this text explores the interplay between foreign policy and transformation. It offers conceptual frameworks and practical applications suitable for diverse learning environments, emphasizing the evolution of foreign policy in the context of global political and economic developments. The book serves as a comprehensive introduction to understanding the complexities of foreign policy analysis.
NATO, the most successful alliance in history, is beset by unresolved tensions and divergent interests that are undermining its cohesion, credibility and capability. In this new book, Martin Smith, James Sperling and Mark Webber explore four key post-Cold War developments that threaten NATO's survival: an overextended geostrategic reach and an unwieldly security policy portfolio; a failure to address capability short-falls and meet defense spending benchmarks; US weariness and European wariness that call NATO into question; and intra-alliance discord over Russia's place in the European security order and how to deal with Moscow’s destabilisation of Georgia and Ukraine. The authors propose in response a range of policy options that could reinvigorate NATO, but conclude with a note of caution. Alliances come and go and most are cast into the dustbin of history. If NATO is to avoid this fate it must not only address the major problems that trouble it, but also get to grips with future challenges to alliance cohesion and credibility, from Brexit to the emerging contest with China.
Set in the aftermath of a massive volcanic eruption in Alaska, this work explores the surreal landscape transformed by ash and smoke. The author recounts the scientific and artistic endeavors undertaken to understand the geological phenomena, capturing the beauty and desolation of the valley. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, the narrative highlights the interplay between nature's power and human curiosity, offering insights into both the environment and the resilience of life in extreme conditions.
Rider the Runaway is set in a future of climate change.Have you sometimes
thought of running away from home? You might have a tough time out in the
world if you do. Saskia--alias Rider--barely a fourteen-year-old, inspired by
riding on a dragon in a dream and longing to see the ocean, runs away.She is
lucky to find a nice person, Jeff, to help her. But Rider has to fight a
bully, run from kidnappers, and survive a bushfire too.When she meets up with
her mother again, they reach a surprising agreement about Riders future.
Fifteen-year-old Narissa, is caught up in a civil war. With her father missing, she is left to help her mother care for her two younger siblings. Everyday life in the war-torn city is demanding: schools are bombed, food is scarce and spies are everywhere. Inspired by a vision, Narissa undertakes Herculean endeavours: helping in the hospital; learning first aid; teaching her siblings; rescuing people. She searches for the meaning of freedom and democracy. Her kindness leads her to Theo, a young doctor in the makeshift hospital. He offers her the chance of a better life but will she safely reach the refugee camp, will Theo meet her there and will they escape over the border to safety?
Would you like to ride with Santa on his sleigh at Christmas Eve, taking
presents to children all over the world? What presents do you think children
want? Elphin, the elf, is Santa's little helper. Elphin's pet mouse, a secret
gift from Santa, keeps running away or getting lost. The reindeer are up to
their naughty antics. They all cut a path of excitement through earthquakes,
erupting volcanoes, a bushfire, floods, storms, fog, high-flying birds, and
past a rocket. Will Santa land home safely? Santa and Mrs. Claus are going on
holiday after delivering presents for 5th January Eve. They end up in Nursery
Rhyme Land by mistake. The grand old Duke of York is threatening war against
old King Cole. With the help of Santa and Mrs. Claus, can the King win the
fight? The elves in Santa's workshop go on strike for pay. As Santa travels
around on Christmas Eve, he asks the fairy folk where he can get a pot of
gold. It is in Ireland, at the end of the rainbow. Can Santa find it with help
from the leprechauns? Santa, as Saint Nicholas, makes his deliveries of
presents to children on 6th December, Saint Nicholas' Eve. He discovers
thieves have stolen a batch of presents he left in storage in Spain. How will
Santa ever find them again in time?
Napínavý vhled do vzájemné rivality a soupeření nejslavnějších závodníků formule 1. Doutnající spor mezi Ayrtonem Sennou a Alainem Prostem, slovní přestřelky mezi Michaelem Schumacherem a Damonem Hillem, střet mezi Jamesem Huntem a Nikim Laudou, který inspiroval hollywoodský velkofilm. Ale také novodobá rivalita mezi Lewisem Hamiltonem a Maxem Verstappenem. Závody F1, na okruhu i v zákulisí, provází ostré souboje a nepřekonatelné sváry mezi jezdci. Kniha Formule 1: Rivalové odhaluje dramatičnost, osobitost a vzrušující atmosféru z těchto nelítostných klání, v nichž vítězí a přežívají jen ti nejrychlejší a nejobratnější. Slavný novinář Tony Dodgins popisuje nejvýznamnější souboje legendárních hvězd od roku 1950, kdy bylo mistrovství světa F1 založeno. Ponořte se do nejikoničtějších soubojů formule 1 s autentickými dokumentárními fotografiemi. Autorem předmluvy je devítinásobný vítěz velkých cen F1 Mark Webber. Kniha obsahuje desítky dokumentárních fotografií.
