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Great Powers, Small Wars: Asymmetric Conflict

Sat, 26 Apr 2025
This excerpt from Larisa Deriglazova's "Great Powers, Small Wars" analyzes asymmetric conflicts since 1945, particularly focusing on political defeats of major powers against weaker adversaries. The text examines the dissolution of the British Empire and the US war in Iraq as case studies, exploring the reasons behind these outcomes despite the superior military strength of the great powers involved. It considers military, political, economic, and international factors contributing to these defeats, including the erosion of political will, domestic pressures, and the influence of public opinion. Furthermore, the source discusses the concept of asymmetric conflict, surveys existing research, and identifies key characteristics and data sets used in its study.

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Great Powers and Geopolitical Change

Sat, 26 Apr 2025
This Book explores the enduring relevance of geography and geostrategy in international relations by examining the historical trajectories of Venice, the Ottoman Empire, and Ming China. It argues that a state's understanding and utilization of its geopolitical situation, defined by resources and communication routes, is crucial for maintaining power. The author analyzes how shifts in global geopolitics, particularly the sixteenth-century rise of oceanic trade, impacted these powers. The study contends that failures to adapt geostrategies to changing geopolitical realities contributed to their decline. Finally, the book draws parallels to the contemporary geopolitical challenges facing the United States, emphasizing the continued importance of a geopolitically informed foreign policy.

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Gravel Heart: By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

Sat, 26 Apr 2025
Gravel Heart follows the life of Abdalla from his childhood in a colonized territory through young adulthood in London. The narrative explores themes of family, identity, displacement, and the impact of political upheaval on personal lives. Abdalla's relationships with his parents, his manipulative uncle, and later with friends and romantic partners in England shape his journey of self-discovery. The text portrays his struggles with cultural adjustment, academic pursuits, and understanding his past, revealing a complex portrait of a man grappling with his history and his place in the world. Through Abdalla's experiences, the novel examines the legacies of colonialism, revolution, and migration.

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Grand Central's Engineer: William J. Wilgus and the Planning of Modern Manhattan

Fri, 25 Apr 2025
This collection of Book centers on the challenges and innovations in New York City's transportation and infrastructure development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It highlights William J. Wilgus, focusing on his pivotal role in the electrification and design of Grand Central Terminal and "Terminal City", which revolutionized rail travel and transformed midtown Manhattan. The excerpts also examine the persistent problems of freight movement and passenger transit across the congested harbor and streets, detailing various proposals and failed attempts to improve the system, such as Wilgus's small-car freight subway and the Inter-Terminal Belt Line. Furthermore, the text explores the planning and construction of the Holland Tunnel as a solution for vehicular traffic, and the establishment of the Port Authority amidst political conflicts and the evolving transportation landscape dominated by the rise of the automobile and truck.

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Governors, Grants, and Elections: Fiscal Federalism in the American States

Fri, 25 Apr 2025
This academic Book explores the political dynamics of fiscal federalism in the American states, specifically focusing on the strategic role of governors in influencing the receipt and expenditure of federal grants-in-aid. The source posits that governors are key actors who use federal funds not only to address policy goals but also to enhance their own and their party's electoral prospects. Evidence is presented suggesting that governors strategically pursue different types of grants based on their party's preferences and may even shift their grant-related actions closer to elections to appeal to a broader range of voters, ultimately impacting gubernatorial electoral success and approval. The analysis challenges the idea of states being purely dependent on federal funding and highlights instances where states have refused substantial federal grants.

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