This volume identifies the main drivers of the current Sino-Russian relationship, assesses whether-and under what conditions-China and Russia would cooperate more extensively and effectively against American interests, and recommends U.S. policies that could prevent such an outcome.Most experts argue that economic interdependence, nuclear weapons, and the U.S. contribution to maintaining the global commons mean that China and Russia will generally accept U.S. milit...

An insightful and expert assessment examines how best to end—and avert—wars.How do we avoid war? To arrive at an answer, master analyst Richard Weitz explores the ways nations, international organizations, and individuals have sought to bring order to an inherently disorderly phenomenon—potential and actual violent conflict among organized political entities.Specifically, War and Governance: International Security in a Changing World Order analyzes...

This book presents a comprehensive overview of China's main foreign and defense policies, providing students, policy makers, and general readers with an up-to-date assessment of this most important country.Global Security Watch—China presents a comprehensive overview of the main foreign and defense policies of the People's Republic of China, emphasizing the political-military developments in the modern era since the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident. It provi...

Russia and the United States are the most important countries for many vital security issues. They possess the world’s largest nuclear weapons arsenals, are involved in the principal regional conflicts, and have lead roles in opposing international terrorism and weapons proliferation. Despite persistent differences on many questions, mutual interests consistently drive Russians and Americans to work together to overcome these impediments.This Adelphi paper argues that opportunities...

Eurasia, wherever one draws the boundaries, is very much at the centre of discussions about today’s world. Security across Eurasia is a global concern and has been subject to a range of discussions and debate. However, the current tensions over security and world order, with the growing challenges from Eurasia and Asia, require more intense scrutiny. The goals of the book are to explore the challenges facing the region and to assess how to achieve economic, social and political stability i...

This volume examines how the U.S. military must rebuild in the wake of Iraq/Afghanistan, and refocus its power projection to face the new challenges emerging in the Pacific and with China.Rebuilding American Military Power in the Pacific: A 21st-Century Strategy provides an all-encompassing look at the challenges facing the United States in shaping a 21st-century Pacific strategy: dealing with the growing Chinese colossus, the unpredictable nuclear challen...

The purpose of NATO: From Regional to Global Security Provider is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Alliance’s new vision (the new Strategic Concept) and common security impact – associated tasks to be undertaken within a short and longer term time horizon. The book serves as a relevant and timely study of the most pressing issues facing NATO today – including recent lessons gained. It provides recommendations for consideration and further discussion (i.e., the “what” and the “how...

Die Nebula Convicto-Chroniken 1230 – Band II ›RICHARD UND DER SCHILD IM FELSEN‹ Ein Eid, der nicht vergeht. Ein Feind, der in den Schatten der Geschichte wandelt. Ein Schild, geschmiedet aus Licht, Schuld und Schwur. ••• Gibraltar, 1229. Tief im Herzen des Felsens beginnt für Richard, den einstigen Müllersohn, eine neue Prüfung: die Ausbildung unter den Hütern der Nebula Convicto. Als Katalyst mit ungebrochener Schwurbindung ist er einzigartig. Denn sein Schwur aus der Wüste hat ihn nicht ...

Ein Junge aus Köln. Ein Krieg, der nie im Buch der Geschichte stand. Ein Schwur, der Jahrhunderte überdauert. Die Nebula Convicto-Chroniken 1225: ›RICHARD UND DER SCHWUR DES MÜLLERSOHNS‹ (Richard-Zyklus Buch 1) Köln, 1225. Richard träumt von mehr als Kornsäcken und Mühlradgeklapper. Als Kreuzritter durchs Dorf ziehen, sieht er in ihrer Mission nicht nur Abenteuer – sondern Wahrheit. Ohne Abschied folgt er dem Tross in den Krieg Gottes. Doch was er findet, ist keine heilige Schlacht. Es ist...

It knows what scares you…Enter a dreamscape of supernatural terror with Scare Street’s latest collection. This diabolical volume contains fifteen terrifying tales of fear and horror. And each story pulls you deeper into the realm of perpetual night.The crumbling old house on the hill, the pale fog rolling through the cemetery, the stone gargoyles perched above ancient tombs…you swear you’ve been here before.But as your breath quickens and your heart beats...

It knows what scares you…A cursed mansion puts a curious house sitter’s free will to the ultimate test. An old polaroid camera holds a monster that yearns to be released. And two brothers encounter a demonic force in the caverns just beyond town…Enter a dreamscape of supernatural terror with Scare Street’s latest collection. This diabolical volume contains fifteen terrifying tales of fear and horror. And each story pulls you deeper into the realm o...