Takes a long-term view of the future. Offers a fresh look at how key global trends might develop over the next decade and a half to influence world events. Offers a range of possibilities and potential discontinuities. Builds upon methods used to develop two earlier studies, "Global Trends 2010" and "Global Trends 2015”. Employs a wide variety of innovative methodologies and approaches, including extensive consultations with a wide range of governmental and non-governmental experts. Includes a CD-ROM in a pocket which contains the entire text of the report. National Intelligence Council 2004-13.

This clear and concise text offers a comprehensive comparison of national, international, and human security concepts and policies. Laura Neack argues that security remains elusive because of a centuries-old ethic insisting that states are the primary and most important international actors, can rely ultimately only on themselves for protection, and must keep all options on the table for national security. The author compellingly demonstrates how a state-first security ethic ultimately fails to secure states, the international community and—most important—human beings. Although security as a concept can be widened to include almost any aspect of existence, Neack focuses especially on security from physical violence, beginning with efforts by states to defend themselves against violent attack. She explores such topics as the internal and external dimensions of security, terrorism, and defending the homeland; threat perception and responses; preemptive and preventive wars; and other military interventions. Next, Neack examines efforts over the past century to protect states through the construction of the United Nations international security system and how collective security, peacekeeping, and peace enforcement have been used in that system. Throughout, Neack shows that human security has only mattered in terms of servicing the state's security needs, a critique she takes up directly in the final chapters. A range of short and extended case studies are offered to illustrate the conceptual materials and policy debates over security. In this state-first world, we only can choose between degrees of insecurity; true security remains elusive.

This revised edition of Seeking Security in an Insecure World provides a thorough, accessible introduction to contemporary security studies. All chapters are updated and a wide range of new topics are discussed, including the Syrian civil war, Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its intervention in East Ukraine, the global refugee crisis, China’s military buildup, the impact of fracking on oil and gas markets, and rapidly evolving cyberwar capabilities. Each chapter also addresses what has been and can be done to enhance security. Overall, Seeking Security in an Insecure World offers a clear and compelling framework for understanding what security means today and how it can best be achieved.

"Shaping the central region for the 21st century": CENTCOM's long war -- CENTCOM activates: Cold War geopolitics and global ambition -- Envisioning the Middle East: new imperial regimes of truth -- Posturing for global security: territory, lawfare, and biopolitics -- Military-economic securitization: closing the neoliberal gap -- No endgame: the long war for global security

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The CCBS Global Leadership series seeks to compare and contrast leadership styles and practices across the world. Based on country-specific literature reviews, and empirical analyses of survey and interview data with local leadership scholars, management trainers, and writers, our series demonstrates how global leadership skills are wholly distinct from those that are required in the domestic context. In this latest edition, the following countries are examined: Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Czechia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Guyana, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Moldova, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Tunisia and Uganda. Mapping Global Leadership can help senior executives to create forward momentum within their organisations, remain abreast of the latest developments in global leadership, along with enabling them to successfully operate in unfamiliar cultural settings. It does so by helping leaders navigate the ongoing shift toward culturally-endorsed leadership styles and practices in twenty-four nations. Text copyrights: Abbas Barak, Alex Tallon, Alfonso Romero Carnevali, Almasa Ćerimović (Алмаса Ћеримовић), Altun Talha, Alyssa Melillo, Amber Stellingwerf, Amelie Kurz, Amira Mekkaoui, Anne Marie Carrillo Puentes, Anouk Hagemans, Antoine Marie Meillassoux Le-Cerf, Anwar Mourabet, Aurélia Zoé Vuillemard, Bente Soldaat, Carlijn Ros, Celine Zorn, Christian Ibink, Christina Thomas, Danique Hsu (徐丽蕊), Daphne Guijt, Dayna Nichols, Demet Tuncer, Devin van Rijn, Eric Henriquez, Eyup Kavas, Fabian Briceño Toro, Gabe Irish, Gaye Kaya, Gerry Selvelieva (Гергана Селвелиева), Gina van der Veen, Gino Kraan, Hamid Hafizi (حميد حافظی), Han Ying Min, Hsin-I Lee (李欣怡), Hsuan-I Hshieh (謝瑄憶), Ikram Amazgiou, Imane Ben Mohamed (إيمان بن محمد), Iris Koch, Ivan Milivojevic (Иван Миливојевиц), Jean Kluinhaar, Jelmer Prenger, Jennifer Sawyer, Jopke Meijers, Julie Hallman, Kalvin Bakker, Kelsey Lynn Baguley, Kirsten Verhoeven, Koen Posthuma, Lamyae Douhri, Lawrence Semper-White, Lennard Olagoke, Leon Lifshin, Lingli Hu (胡伶俐), Lisa Bakker, Luuk Keurentjes, Margot Geukes, Marie Kenza Mouffokes, Mary Jo Blanza, Matthijs de Kruijf, Mehmet Gökmen, Meifeng Houweling, Melanie van den Akker, Melina Pfaff, Michiel Feenstra, Michiel Pot, Mike Grund, Millie Smith, Mirco Nieberg, Mirna Nasr (ميرنا ناصر), Mitch Rewijk, Myrthe Fromm, Nalini Koesal, Naomi Smid, Natasha Kremer, Nestor Basas, Nevin Günay, Nicolò Pantaleo, Nikki Pennnings, Nino van Paridon, Noa Cremers, Olivier Vriends, Oscar Schiering, Owen Masters, Philip Nilsen, Pieter Houtkoop, Ranim Adjali (رنيم عجالي), Raquel Everduin, Riad Fetah, Ricardo Heerema, Rik Ravelli, Rockey Mahamoed, Romée Hoogenbosch, Sabrina Ait khouya Lahsen, Sana El Otmani, Sander van den Horst, Sanne Brinkman, Sarah Bnademjdid, Shaye Dubberke, Shekinah Francisco, Sinem Durcan, Stefan van Ginkel, Sundas Khan, Suwar Bildirici, Tarik Azouagh, Theotime Choquet, Tijmen Hennekes, Tim Edelbroek, Wendy van Sprang, Willem Griffioen, Willemijn Wijnhoff, Yassine Khlif (ياسين خليف), Yoran de Vries, Yuki Amano (天野祐希) and Ziba Bahadori Motlagh. Editor-in-chief: Aynur Dogan, Managing editor: Sander Schroevers, Preface and Academic English: Christopher Higgins, Scientific editor: Isabella Swart.

The year 2007 could perhaps accurately be described as the year when climate change finally received the attention that this challenge deserves globally. Much of the information and knowledge that was created in this field during the year was the result of the findings of the Fourth - sessment Report (AR4) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which were disseminated on a large scale and reported extensively by the media. This was the result not only of a heightened interest on the part of the public on various aspects of climate change, but also because the IPCC itself proactively attempted to spread the findings of its AR4 to the public at large. The interest generated on the scientific realities of climate change was further enhanced by the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to the IPCC and former Vice President of the US, Al Gore. By taking this decision in favour of a leader who has done a great deal to create awareness on c- mate change, and a body that assesses all scientific aspects of climate change and disseminates the result of its findings, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has clearly drawn the link between climate change and peace in the world.

This book offers new approaches and insights into the ongoing and topical discussions on the concepts and definitions of the global south. Instead of adding to the debates about how to properly define the "global south" as such, it aims at emphasising concrete experiences and accounts of (post-)colonial dislocation and disidentification as both a starting point and linchpin for the subsequent exploration. It brings into conversation theories and interrogations of the "global south" with specific local studies, without presenting them as the romanticised "other" or as "non-western" narratives. As a bold initiation of future conversations on issues that both directly and indirectly affect ideas about the global south, the volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of critical theory, literary and cultural studies, and global south studies.

By the end of World War II, strategists in Washington and London looked ahead to a new era in which the United States shouldered global responsibilities and Britain concentrated its regional interests more narrowly. The two powers also viewed the Muslim world through very different lenses. Mapping the End of Empire reveals how Anglo-American perceptions of geography shaped postcolonial futures from the Middle East to South Asia. Aiyaz Husain shows that American and British postwar strategy drew on popular notions of geography as well as academic and military knowledge. Once codified in maps and memoranda, these perspectives became foundations of foreign policy. In South Asia, American officials envisioned an independent Pakistan blocking Soviet influence, an objective that outweighed other considerations in the contested Kashmir region. Shoring up Pakistan meshed perfectly with British hopes for a quiescent Indian subcontinent once partition became inevitable. But serious differences with Britain arose over America's support for the new state of Israel. Viewing the Mediterranean as a European lake of sorts, U.S. officials--even in parts of the State Department--linked Palestine with Europe, deeming it a perfectly logical destination for Jewish refugees. But British strategists feared that the installation of a Jewish state in Palestine could incite Muslim ire from one corner of the Islamic world to the other. As Husain makes clear, these perspectives also influenced the Dumbarton Oaks Conference and blueprints for the UN Security Council and shaped French and Dutch colonial fortunes in the Levant and the East Indies.

International business is undergoing continuous transformation as multinational firms and comparative management evolve in the changing global economy. To succeed in this challenging environment, firms need a well-developed capability for sound strategic decisions. This comprehensive work provides an applied and integrated strategic framework for developing capabilities that lead to global success. It is designed to help readers achieve three essential objectives. First, it provides intellectual and practical guidelines for readers to execute goals and strategies that lead to meaningful and productive results. The book is packed with frameworks, cases, anchoring exercises, techniques, and tools to help readers emerge with a completed business plan after the last chapter. Second, it focuses on strategy and how firms build competitive presence and advantages in a global context. A primary learning objective is to enable readers to understand and evaluate the major issues in strategy formulation and implementation in a global context. Third, it provides an accessible framework that will help guide readers in making strategic decisions that are sound and effective. It offers a unifying process that delineates the necessary steps in analyzing the readiness of a firm to do business abroad. In addition to core issues, each chapter presents frameworks, analytical tools, action-oriented items, and a real-world case - all designed to provide insights on the challenges imposed by globalization and technology on managers operating in a global context.