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Although they are one of the most powerful military forces in Latin American history, little is known about the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP). This book explains why this political military movement came into existence and assesses whether the methods employed by the insurgency have the potential to free those marginalised in Colombia.
By evaluating the FARC-EP's actions, ideological construction, and their theoretical...
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What is Hamas's history; its key beliefs; and its political agenda? From its' founding, following the First Intifada, to the 2008 Israeli Gaza offensive, Khaled Hroub writes this indispensable introduction to Hamas.
The book encompasses all major events, including the January 2006 elections, the ever-evolving relationship with Fatah, and the Gaza war, in addition to providing insight into Hamas's ideology by studying their charter, their socio-economic...
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Crisis events hold the seeds of great wisdom. This is the story of two congressmen; an independent and a Republican, who wait out an insurrection in the bowels of the Capitol and find a way forward for the country. Through a day of personal conflict, and potential attacks from the Insurrectionists, they discover the danger to democracy of party politics. Further they uncover what could have happened to avoid the insurrection, why it didn't and where...
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Este libro analiza el proceso de descentralización en el Perú, iniciado en 2003, en la producción, la distribución, el empleo, el bienestar y el desarrollo humano con el fin de verificar si ha contribuido a la solución de los tres problemas estructurales en las regiones: la débil integración, la divergencia en el crecimiento y las desigualdades entre regiones y dentro de ellas. En consecuencia, el autor evalúa no solo los resultados de las...
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"Understanding Freedom in America: Spirit of Democracy" delves into the profound and multifaceted concept of freedom within the United States, examining its historical roots, constitutional foundations, and contemporary challenges. The book takes readers on a comprehensive journey, exploring the evolution of freedom from the nation's founding to the present day. With a keen focus on the spirit of democracy, the author analyzes landmark moments, constitutional...
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War Reporters Under Threat describes the threat of violence facing war reporters from the United States government and some of its closest allies.
Chris Paterson argues that what should have been the lesson for the press following the invasion of Iraq - that they will be treated instrumentally by the US government - has been mostly ignored. As a result, even nominally democratic states cannot be counted upon to protect journalists in conflict,...
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Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire quand un peuple habituellement placide se retrouve dans la rue? Quand la rage et les larmes de colère nous empêchent de dormir, de travailler? Quand des envies de tout changer, des désirs de révolution s'emparent de nous? Comment concilier dans ce mouvement de révolte le politique et le personnel, l'engagement et la recherche d'une certaine sérénité? De la grève étudiante et les grandes manifestations du printemps...
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A comienzos de 2023, en un foro sobre la concentración del poder público y el creciente autoritarismo que está experimentándose en México, el gran politólogo polaco Adam Przeworski hizo un diagnóstico contundente: por los graves riesgos a la convivencia política presente y futura, en México el daño ya está hecho. Extendiendo esa idea a otros ámbitos de la vida pública, en estas páginas se hace un balance, casi final, de la presente administración....
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Across the world, nonviolent movements are at the forefront of resistance against repression, imperial aggression and corporate abuse. However, it is often difficult for activists in other countries to know how best to assist such movements.
The contributors to People Power place nonviolent struggles in an international context where solidarity can play a crucial role. Yet they also warn that good intentions are not enough, solidarity has to...
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Authoritarian regimes have made a concerted effort to shrink the space available for civil society by restricting access to domestic decision-making, transparency, and accountability. An ultimate power ruler is known as an autocrat. A democracy's three branches of government - executive, judicial, and legislative - serve as an essential check on an executive leader's unchecked and uncontested power. The executive branch has grown at the expense of...
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"La nouvelle Germanie2 royale" explore la relation complexe qui lie les Anglais à la monarchie, eux qui se moquent à la limite de ce système de gouvernance qui fait pourtant partie de leur mode de vie. Bien plus, de manière singulière, l'ouvrage nous situe sur le fondement de la foi chrétienne ainsi que sur les croyances religieuses prises globalement. En outre, nous y trouverons une analyse des évènements politiques à venir qui vont certainement...
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Five years ago, Dr. Thomas Masters, gifted historian, wrote a classical text, NO MORE, highlighting 100 of the major societal issues facing America and, most importantly, offering valid, pragmatic solutions to those problems. The book pulled no punches in its themes of restoring common sense to American society.
NATION BROKEN is the long-awaited follow-up to NO MORE. This sequel examines in depth the major societal divides, currently 12, that...
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The Christian Right wields massive political power in the United States and beyond. This is the first book to reveal the growing influence of the Christian Right within the United Nations.
This book reveals how Christian conservative groups are able to shape policy in every corner of the world. Drawing on interviews with religious leaders, it reveals how today's most powerful Christian Right organisations are building interfaith coalitions,...
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Millions of dollars are spent every year by companies and special interest groups attempting to influence government policy. They work behind the scenes, lobbying politicians to represent their interests. From tobacco companies, to energy companies, from anti-abortion campaigners to civil rights campaigners, the list is vast. And nowhere is their influence more keenly felt than on the issue of the Middle East.
Israel is America's key ally in...
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The election of the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) to power in Bolivia in 2006 marked a historic break from centuries of foreign domination and indigenous marginalisation. Evo Morales, leader of the MAS, became the first indigenous president of Bolivia.
Kepa Artaraz looks at the Morales' government's attempt to 'refound the nation'. He shows how the mix of Marxism, indigenous liberation politics, anti-imperialism and environmentalism has made...
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La démocratie va mal. Menacée par la manipulation de l'opinion publique et la montée d'un certain populisme aux relents autoritaires, entre autres choses, elle parait d'autant plus fragile que l'on participe souvent soi-même à son érosion, sans s'en rendre compte. Il ne sera toutefois pas aisé de la réparer, une fois qu'elle aura été brisée pour de bon. La démocratie vise pourtant un idéal qui mérite d'être vigoureusement défendu:...
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The verdict of General Elections 2024 in Pakistan is out and Imran Khan has won highest number of seats in national assembly as and his candidates have dominated Provincial Assembly seats in Punjab and Pukhtunkwa. However Imran Khan is in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi that has already hosted quite a few former Prime Ministers and one of the most popular leaders of the country including Mian Nawaz Sharif and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. This book discusses the...
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