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European Security in the New Political Environment

By: James H. Wyllie

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European Security in the New Political Environment

By: James H. Wyllie

European Security in the New Political Environment provides a thorough analysis of the detail and nature of post-Cold War security issues, from both traditional and new security agendas, assessing the current efficacy of current institutions and policies to address these issues.

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131550507X

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The Influence of British Arms

An Analysis of British Military Intervention Since 1956

By: James H. Wyllie

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The Influence of British Arms

An Analysis of British Military Intervention Since 1956

By: James H. Wyllie

Which event better characterises British military interventions: the trauma of Suez or the triumph of the Falklands? This book, first published in 1984, examines these engagements and those of the intervening period to provide a sober and considered response to this question. The issues raised are central to the debate concerning Britain’s defence capabilities and its role in world politics. The author argues that it is only under severely restricted conditions that Britain could reasonably expect a successful outcome from long-range military intervention. The constraints are not merely those of military capacity: public opinion also has its role to play. By analysing these conditions and the way they have influenced the outcomes of past interventions the author points the way to framing a practical and reasonable defence and foreign policy in the Third World.

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141

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1000371107

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9781000371109

From Militants to Politicians

Atavist Islam and the Concept of ‘Democratic Peace’

By: James H. Wyllie

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From Militants to Politicians

Atavist Islam and the Concept of ‘Democratic Peace’

By: James H. Wyllie

The viability of countering Middle East terrorism by inducting extremist movements into mainstream political processes has become a contentious issue, and one high on the international security agenda. Since the early 1990s the radical, Shiite movement Hezbollah (Party of God) and, more recently, the radical Sunni, Islamist Palestinian movement Hamas, have claimed the status of normal political actors, not least good democrats. Proponents of so-called ‘mainstreaming’ argue that such behavior should be encouraged, regardless of some continuing bad behavior. Normal politics obliges the militant group to address the interests of a variety of people in the community and, if concerns are not met, then the militants will find their influence and reputation diminished. Does an examination of the character and behavior of these actors give any encouragement to the hope that, regardless of the atavist ideological posture embedded in the world view described above, such militants can become politicians? The cases of Hezbollah and Hamas, however, are very discouraging. At least in the short to medium term, there must be grave suspicions that the democratic process, and what is deemed ‘normal political behavior,’ is being exploited pragmatically to advance an essentially Salafist agenda. The extant political cultures and, even more importantly, the balances of military power in favor of the state, do not exist in enough depth in Lebanon and the Palestinian Territories to tempt and encourage crucial elements of Islamist movements to assimilate into the democratic process. Orthodox counter-insurgency/terrorist strategies, at least as pursued by Western states, must be adapted. Unremitting and focused repression against the extremists should be pursued and given equal prominence with the political elements of the strategy. The destruction of those atavist actors with whom no compromise is possible cannot be avoided, while every political effort should be made to nurture the active political elements of the Islamic communities which reject the Salafist agenda. Simultaneously, a massive program of education and counter-propaganda, targeting the mass of peaceful people in the Middle East, needs to take place. This will more accurately cast Islam in its modern, progressive light, and also paint a more attractive, accurate and comfortable picture of Western culture. In December 2006 the new US joint army and marines field manual was released. The manual makes it clear that Washington now understands that insurgencies are “protracted by nature” and that the United States and its allies must show the “ability, stamina and will to win.” When convinced of their value, Western democracies are actually very good at sustaining long campaigns until insurgencies run out of energy. In the Gulf region, much will depend not only on the staying power of the United States and the UK, but also on the clear support demonstrated by the local progressive, reforming governments.

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Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research

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9948140885

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Fleisher & Ludwig's Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

By: Richard G Bachur,Kathy N Shaw,James Chamberlain,Jane Lavelle,Joshua Nagler,Joan Shook

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Fleisher & Ludwig's Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

By: Richard G Bachur,Kathy N Shaw,James Chamberlain,Jane Lavelle,Joshua Nagler,Joan Shook

Long considered the gold standard comprehensive reference for diagnosing and managing emergent health issues in children, Fleisher & Ludwig’s Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine is an essential resource for clinicians at all levels of training and experience. The revised eighth edition has been updated from cover to cover, providing practical, evidence-based content to help you meet any clinical challenge in the emergency care of pediatric patients.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1975121538

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9781975121532

Post-Cold War Anglo-American Military Intervention

A Study of the Dynamics of Legality and Legitimacy

By: James Fiddes

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Post-Cold War Anglo-American Military Intervention

A Study of the Dynamics of Legality and Legitimacy

By: James Fiddes

Exploring case studies from the first Gulf War to the Syria crisis, this book discusses different approaches to the use of international law and the role it plays in international power politics. Analysis of the post-Cold War overseas military involvements of Western powers has focused on their legality and legitimacy, allowing for a conflation of the concepts and distracting from the true source of international legitimacy. Demonstrating compliance with international law can be helpful, but it plays a secondary role to other, more powerful considerations such as national interest and shared national security concerns. Exploring the key drivers for decision-makers, this book identifies the impact of previous experience on the use of international law in the quest for legitimacy ahead of launching military action. Patterns in approach and of relations between close Western allies (in particular the UK and US) are identified, offering valuable lessons for future strategic decision-making. This book will appeal to scholars and students of International Relations and International Law. Think Tanks focussing on International Relations and the use of force and practitioners working in the realm of foreign policy with a focus on the UN and international law will also be interested in the study and conclusions drawn.

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Routledge

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0429673450

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Two Tiers Or Two Speeds?

The European Security Order and the Enlargement of the European Union and NATO

By: James Sperling

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Two Tiers Or Two Speeds?

The European Security Order and the Enlargement of the European Union and NATO

By: James Sperling

The sudden transformation of the Cold War security order in 1989 altered the structure of the European state system, and necessitates the striking of a new balance between the economic, political and military requirements of security. This volume focuses on the most important institutions of European security, the European Union and NATO. Both institutions are expanding, especially eastwards, in terms of their respective roles and membership.

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Manchester University Press

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0719054028

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British Art and the First World War, 1914-1924

By: James Fox

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British Art and the First World War, 1914-1924

By: James Fox

Overturning decades of scholarly orthodoxies, James Fox makes a bold new argument about the First World War's cultural consequences.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107105870

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A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing - E-Book

By: Edward Alan Glasper,James Richardson,Duncan Randall

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A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing - E-Book

By: Edward Alan Glasper,James Richardson,Duncan Randall

This innovative textbook provides a concise and accessible guide for undergraduate students specializing in children and young people's nursing in the UK and further afield. Each chapter has been fully updated to reflect current knowledge and practice. The wide range of topics covered includes all the essentials, such as contemporary child health policy and legal issues; knowledge and skills for practice; and caring for children with special needs. Students will learn how to recognize the deteriorating child, use procedural play and distraction, and consider the mental health of children and young people. A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing is written by multidisciplinary experts, rooted in child-centred healthcare within a family context, and draws upon best contemporary practice. It is an invaluable resource that will help nursing students provide effective, evidence-based care. - Key points, summary boxes and clearly defined aims, objectives and learning outcomes to support learning - Conversation boxes to enliven the text - Patient scenarios to relate theory to practice - New chapters on skin health and the use of therapeutic play - Suggestions for seminar discussion topics to help teachers - Resource lists and online resources for further study or research - Online slides to complement chapters within book

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070206503X

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The Global Financial Crisis and its Economic Repercussions

By: James H. Breece

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The Global Financial Crisis and its Economic Repercussions

By: James H. Breece

There has been much attention by the media recently about the causes for the 2007 financial collapse that occurred in the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world, and its linkage to the historic recession that followed. Much of the world was greatly impacted by these disturbances directly or indirectly, and therefore it is necessary to discuss the transmission mechanism that transformed the financial crisis into an economic crisis, or what some would say from “Wall Street to Main Street.” This chain of events has global implications, with different countries and regions feeling the implications differently depending on the level of integration of their financial, labor, and goods and services markets. This textbook chain of events is what took place during 2007 and 2008 to transform the financial crisis into an economic crisis in the United States. However, the real question is not so much about the chain of events that occurred, but rather why the financial crisis and the resulting economic crisis were as severe as they were, both in terms of duration and magnitude. Although recessions occur about every five years, the world has never experienced such a deep or prolonged economic recession such as this, lasting 18 months (where the average duration is 11 months). Consequently, many refer to this recession as the ‘great recession.’ The purpose of this paper is to explore the underlying causes for the magnitude and duration of the great recession and why it spread so far. The supposition of this paper is that the root causes for the severity of the recession were structural shifts in the global and US economies that have been brewing for many years if not decades, and were not based on short-term influences from the business cycle (which may have been responsible for the timing of the recession). Many of these structural shifts should have been detected beforehand and could have been acted upon to prevent, or at least minimize, the devastation that occurred. More importantly, if these trends are not acted upon now and reversed, the United States and European nations may be threatened again by future reoccurring recessions. The events leading up to the financial and economic crises are what I call the making of the ‘perfect economic storm.’

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European Security in the New Political Environment

European Security in the New Political Environment

The Influence of British Arms

The Influence of British Arms

From Militants to Politicians

From Militants to Politicians

Fleisher & Ludwig's Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Fleisher & Ludwig's Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Post-Cold War Anglo-American Military Intervention

Post-Cold War Anglo-American Military Intervention

Two Tiers Or Two Speeds?

Two Tiers Or Two Speeds?

British Art and the First World War, 1914-1924

British Art and the First World War, 1914-1924

A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing - E-Book

A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing - E-Book

The Global Financial Crisis and its Economic Repercussions

The Global Financial Crisis and its Economic Repercussions

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