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Download or read book The War Puzzle written by John A. Vasquez and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1993-05-06 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new scientific explanation of the causes of war using the research findings of the last twenty-five years.
Book Synopsis The War Puzzle Revisited by : John A. Vasquez
Download or read book The War Puzzle Revisited written by John A. Vasquez and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scientific explanation of the onset and expansion of war and the conditions of peace.
Book Synopsis Solving the War Puzzle by : John Norton Moore
Download or read book Solving the War Puzzle written by John Norton Moore and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mankind has been struggling since Thucydides to understand the origins of war. Within the last quarter-century, however, many of the pieces of the war puzzle have begun to fall into place. This book builds on the available evidence and offers an important original theory as to the cause of war and means for its control. In doing so, the book simultaneously offers a new theory of international relations, bridging the gap between classical realism and idealism in international relations. The author, a former United States Ambassador, directs the Center for National Security Law at the University of Virginia and was the founding Chairman of the United States Institute of Peace. "Solving the War Puzzle may be the most insightful and important examination of the causes of war since Clausewitz published On War in 1832. This slim volume, precisely written, superbly researched, and elegantly presented, carefully evaluates, integrates, and synthesizes the multiple elements the confluence of which results in armed conflict." -- James P. Terry, Col., U.S. Marine Corps, Ret. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and former Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff "[Solving the War Puzzle] offers a useful framework for stimulating further reflection on the causes of war. This slim volume is supplemented with extensive notes and an ample biography." -- CHOICE Magazine
Book Synopsis Art of War Strategic Puzzles by : Richard Wolfrik Galland
Download or read book Art of War Strategic Puzzles written by Richard Wolfrik Galland and published by . This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Peace Puzzle by : Daniel C. Kurtzer
Download or read book The Peace Puzzle written by Daniel C. Kurtzer and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each phase of Arab-Israeli peacemaking has been inordinately difficult in its own right, and every critical juncture and decision point in the long process has been shaped by U.S. politics and the U.S. leaders of the moment. The Peace Puzzle tracks the American determination to articulate policy, develop strategy and tactics, and see through negotiations to agreements on an issue that has been of singular importance to U.S. interests for more than forty years. In 2006, the authors of The Peace Puzzle formed the Study Group on Arab-Israeli Peacemaking, a project supported by the United States Institute of Peace, to develop a set of "best practices" for American diplomacy. The Study Group conducted in-depth interviews with more than 120 policymakers, diplomats, academics, and civil society figures and developed performance assessments of the various U.S. administrations of the post–Cold War period. This book, an objective account of the role of the United States in attempting to achieve a lasting Arab–Israeli peace, is informed by the authors’ access to key individuals and official archives.
Book Synopsis Overconfidence and War by : Dominic D. P. Johnson
Download or read book Overconfidence and War written by Dominic D. P. Johnson and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opponents rarely go to war without thinking they can win--and clearly, one side must be wrong. This conundrum lies at the heart of the so-called "war puzzle": rational states should agree on their differences in power and thus not fight. But as Dominic Johnson argues in Overconfidence and War, states are no more rational than people, who are susceptible to exaggerated ideas of their own virtue, of their ability to control events, and of the future. By looking at this bias--called "positive illusions"--as it figures in evolutionary biology, psychology, and the politics of international conflict, this book offers compelling insights into why states wage war. Johnson traces the effects of positive illusions on four turning points in twentieth-century history: two that erupted into war (World War I and Vietnam); and two that did not (the Munich crisis and the Cuban missile crisis). Examining the two wars, he shows how positive illusions have filtered into politics, causing leaders to overestimate themselves and underestimate their adversaries--and to resort to violence to settle a conflict against unreasonable odds. In the Munich and Cuban missile crises, he shows how lessening positive illusions may allow leaders to pursue peaceful solutions. The human tendency toward overconfidence may have been favored by natural selection throughout our evolutionary history because of the advantages it conferred--heightening combat performance or improving one's ability to bluff an opponent. And yet, as this book suggests--and as the recent conflict in Iraq bears out--in the modern world the consequences of this evolutionary legacy are potentially deadly.
Book Synopsis The Persian Puzzle by : Kenneth Pollack
Download or read book The Persian Puzzle written by Kenneth Pollack and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2005-08-09 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his highly influential book The Threatening Storm, bestselling author Kenneth Pollack both informed and defined the national debate about Iraq. Now, in The Persian Puzzle, published to coincide with the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis, he examines the behind-the-scenes story of the tumultuous relationship between Iran and the United States, and weighs options for the future. Here Pollack, a former CIA analyst and National Security Council official, brings his keen analysis and insider perspective to the long and ongoing clash between the United States and Iran, beginning with the fall of the shah and the seizure of the American embassy in Tehran in 1979. Pollack examines all the major events in U.S.-Iran relations–including the hostage crisis, the U.S. tilt toward Iraq during the Iran-Iraq war, the Iran-Contra scandal, American-Iranian military tensions in 1987 and 1988, the covert Iranian war against U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf that culminated in the 1996 Khobar Towers terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia, and recent U.S.-Iran skirmishes over Afghanistan and Iraq. He explains the strategies and motives from American and Iranian perspectives and tells how each crisis colored the thinking of both countries’ leadership as they shaped and reshaped their policies over time. Pollack also describes efforts by moderates of various stripes to try to find some way past animosities to create a new dynamic in Iranian-American relations, only to find that when one side was ready for such a step, the other side fell short. With balanced tone and insight, Pollack explains how the United States and Iran reached this impasse; why this relationship is critical to regional, global, and U.S. interests; and what basic political choices are available as we deal with this important but deeply troubled country.
Download or read book Spot the Difference written by Emil Art and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful and interesting full colour puzzle book for adults contains a selection of historical paintings that portray great events in history. It features: Nineteen spot the difference puzzles based on famous artworks: 19 Greatest War and Battle Paintings. There are 10-15 differences for each puzzle (more than 200 differences). The images are presented on two separate facing pages. Big size of the book: 8.5" x 11" ensuring you have maximum pleasure finding the changes. The paintings have tiny variations between colour and patterns, also additions. The solutions are at the back (white circles on each picture). Great for improving your power of observation, also a perfect gift for fine art lovers.
Book Synopsis India's Doctrine Puzzle by : Ali Ahmed
Download or read book India's Doctrine Puzzle written by Ali Ahmed and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The balance of power in South Asia is tenuous. Neighbouring states with nuclear arsenal pose a serious threat in times of conflict and the danger of escalation into a nuclear holocaust in South are ever-present. This book locates the change in India’s war doctrine at the turn of the century, following the Kargil War in 1999 between India and Pakistan. It examines how war policy was shaped by the threat posed by India’s neighbours and the need for greater strategic assertion. It also reveals that this change was forced by the military’s need to adapt itself to the nuclear age. Finally, it raises questions of whether the Limited War doctrine has made India more secure. An astute analysis of not only India’s military strategy but also of military doctrine in general, this book will be valuable to scholars and researchers of defence and strategic studies, international relations, peace and conflict studies, South Asia studies as well as government and military institutions.
Book Synopsis The Politics of the First World War by : Scott Wolford
Download or read book The Politics of the First World War written by Scott Wolford and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great War is an immense, confusing and overwhelming historical conflict - the ideal case study for teaching game theory and international relations. Using thirteen historical puzzles, from the outbreak of the war and the stability of attrition, to unrestricted submarine warfare and American entry into the war, this book provides students with a rigorous yet accessible training in game theory. Each chapter shows, through guided exercises, how game theoretical models can explain otherwise challenging strategic puzzles, shedding light on the role of individual leaders in world politics, cooperation between coalitions partners, the effectiveness of international law, the termination of conflict, and the challenges of making peace. Its analytical history of World War I also surveys cutting edge political science research on international relations and the causes of war. Written by a leading game theorist known for his expertise of the war, this textbook includes useful student features such as chapter key terms, contemporary maps, a timeline of events, a list of key characters and additional end-of-chapter game-theoretic exercises.
Book Synopsis Jobs After War by : Eugenia Date-Bah
Download or read book Jobs After War written by Eugenia Date-Bah and published by International Labour Organization. This book was released on 2003 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication examines the critical role of employment in post-conflict reconstruction and considers effective practical approaches to help achieve sustainable peace building. It contains papers and country case studies which provide a broad picture of the key issues involved, including the nature of the labour market and other features of the post-conflict situation; the diversity of crisis-affected groups and their specific concerns, such as youth, women, refugees, internally displaced people and ex-combatants; skills training; local economic development; micro-finance; labour intensive infrastructure rebuilding; social protection; the roles of the private sector, co-operatives, workers and employers' associations, labour administration and international organisations.
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Download or read book The Alan Turing Codebreaker's Puzzle Book written by and published by Sirius Entertainment. This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in association with The Turing Trust, this incredible collection of puzzles allows you to test if you have the range of puzzle-solving abilities required to have been one of Alan Turing's codebreakers.
Author :Editors of the Official John Wayne Magazine Publisher :Media Lab Books ISBN 13 :9781948174794 Total Pages :320 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 (747 download)
Book Synopsis The John Wayne Word Search Book - The War Films Large Print Edition by : Editors of the Official John Wayne Magazine
Download or read book The John Wayne Word Search Book - The War Films Large Print Edition written by Editors of the Official John Wayne Magazine and published by Media Lab Books. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you love puzzles and you love John Wayne, this is the book for you! A follow up to the wildly popular The John Wayne Word Search Book: The Westerns – Large Print Edition, this new title is similarly devoted to word search puzzles, one of the most popular puzzle categories. Each puzzle focuses on one of Duke’s popular war films or the real historical events upon which his films were based. Puzzles are packed with hidden words detailing actors, characters, plot points, directors, awards, real historical incidents and much more. John Wayne enthusiasts – and lovers of military films in general – will find hours of fun to be had in this book. Perfect for reading in low light, or for readers with limited vision, the book also includes dozens of exclusive photos from Duke’s films, both in front of and behind the camera.
Book Synopsis WW2 Crossword Puzzle Book by : Hero Dotus
Download or read book WW2 Crossword Puzzle Book written by Hero Dotus and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best WW2 crossword puzzle book is only a click away! Various types of world war 2 topics. 100X pages of exciting WW2 word puzzles. Bonus WW2 scramble puzzles with hints. Hours of history-based puzzle solving fun! Are you ready for the greatest World War II puzzle book ever devised? You're going to love this crossword book because it provides tons of historically-accurate enjoyment and fun. Get it now!
Book Synopsis The Art of War Puzzle Book by : Roland Hall
Download or read book The Art of War Puzzle Book written by Roland Hall and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your logical thinking to the test with this brain-boosting puzzle book, inspired by Sun Tzu's classic treatise of military strategy, The Art of War. Written by bestselling puzzle author Roland Hall, this collection includes over 100 narrative puzzles which bring the tactics and strategic thinking of The Art of War to life. Prove you can outsmart the enemy on the battlefield or in the boardroom as you pit your wits against all manner of riddles, dilemmas and conundrums. You'll need to sharpen your strategic skills and use every bit of cunning to solve them all. Each of the puzzles within takes a quote from The Art of War, as its starting point. You need to take heed of the lessons they offer if you're to come out on top! ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats.
Book Synopsis The Great Transvaal War Puzzle. [A Game.]. by : TRANSVAAL WAR PUZZLE.
Download or read book The Great Transvaal War Puzzle. [A Game.]. written by TRANSVAAL WAR PUZZLE. and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Korean War Puzzle Book by : Grab A Pencil Press
Download or read book Korean War Puzzle Book written by Grab A Pencil Press and published by Grab A Pencil Press. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about leading figures, important events, interesting fact, and the driving forces that led to U.S. involvement in the Korean War. Test your knowledge of this "Forgotten War" through 13 fact-filled puzzles, including crosswords, word finds, true or false, Sudoku and others.
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