Warlords Rising

Warlords Rising
Author: Troy S. Thomas
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2005
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780739111901

Violent non-state actors (VNSA) often serve a destabilizing role in nearly every humanitarian and political crisis faced by the international community. As non-state armed groups gain greater access to resources and networks through global interconnectivity, they have come to dominate the terrain of illegal trade in drugs, guns, and humans. Warlords Rising arms those confronting the mounting challenge by delivering an innovative, interdisciplinary framework of analysis designed to improve understanding of non-state adversaries in order to affect their development and performance. Examining the utility of traditional theories of deterrence and warfighting in light of the insight gained through this interdisciplinary approach, the authors elevate the powerful role of environmental shaping in group development, recast deterrence in ecological terms, and lay out a strategy to defeat non-state adversaries if necessary. Whether the goal is preventing, coercing, or conquering, the framework of analysis presented here is designed to be universal, allowing for structured analysis across regions, types, and functions of non-state actors and providing the decision maker and policy maker witha variety of modes and methods of intervention.

Warlords, Inc

Warlords, Inc
Author: Noah Raford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2015
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1583949011

"A cutting-edge examination of new types of political actors who emerge in a world of drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations. Leading experts chart the changing geopolitical landscape as the world's elaborate but fragile political systems become increasingly vulnerable to breakdown and deliberate disruption."--

Warlords Rising

Warlords Rising
Author: Honor Raconteur
Publisher:
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2016-07-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781534965720

Weather Mage Riicbeccaan has a plan. As plans go, this is a pretty good one. Officially, she needs to go into the Khobunter-Libendorf area to figure out what is messing with her weather patterns. Unofficially, since they are going that far north, it's the perfect opportunity to get dragons. Sure, traveling that direction is dangerous, but with Trev'nor and Nolan going along, there isn't much to worry about, as three full-trained mages can handle just about anything. But from the moment the three set foot in Khobunter, nothing goes according to plan. The whole world knows that Khobunter is a political mess, but there's another, darker layer underneath it all that no one speaks of. The three prodigy mages are ensnared by it before they can fully comprehend what's going on. Fighting against an entire country is not something that just three people can handle, even if they are mages. Becca, Nolan, and Trev'nor don't have much of a choice, though. There is an abhorrent evil right in front of their eyes and they only have one of two options: fight or flee. Unfortunately for Khobunter, no one has ever taught them how to run.

The Rise to Power of the Chinese Communist Party

The Rise to Power of the Chinese Communist Party
Author: Tony Saich
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 2092
Release: 2016-09-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1315288192

This collection of documents covers the rise to power of the Chinese communist movement. They show how the Chinese Communist Party interpreted the revolution, how it devised policies to meet changing circumstances and how these policies were communicated to party members and public.

The Routledge Handbook of Security Studies

The Routledge Handbook of Security Studies
Author: Myriam Dunn Cavelty
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2009-12-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 113523907X

Pt. 1. Theoretical approaches to security and different 'securities' -- pt. 2. Contemporary security challenges -- pt. 3. Regional security challenges -- pt. 4. Confronting security challenges.

Warlords III, Darklords Rising

Warlords III, Darklords Rising
Author: Rick Barba
Publisher: Prima Games
Total Pages: 325
Release: 1998
Genre: Games
ISBN: 9780761517702

The war is not yet won . . . • Covers both Warlords™ III: Reign of Heroes™ & Warlords™ III: Darklords Rising™ • Walkthroughs of all campaigns with advice to deliver crushing blows to enemy armies • Strategies and tactics to defeat old foes and new enemies • Advice on defensive steps to help you keep what you conquer • Diplomatic options detailed and explained • Complete information on all new character types • Locations of all artifacts revealed

Violent Non-State Actors in Africa

Violent Non-State Actors in Africa
Author: Caroline Varin
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2017-04-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3319513524

This book explores the rise and impact of violent non-state actors in contemporary Africa and the implications for the sovereignty and security of African states. Each chapter tackles a unique angle on violent organizations on the continent with the view of highlighting the conditions that lead to the rise and radicalization of these groups. The chapters further examine the ways in which governments have responded to the challenge and the national, regional and international strategies that they have adopted as a result. Chapter contributors to this volume examine the emergence of Islamist terrorists in Nigeria, Mali and Libya; rebels in DR Congo, Central African Republic, Ethiopia and Rwanda; and warlords and pirates in Somalia, Uganda and Sierra Leone.

Dark Logic

Dark Logic
Author: Robert Mandel
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2011
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0804769931

This book constitutes the first major study showing (1) when transnational organized crime is likely to use corruption and violence tactics, (2) when transnational criminal activities most affect individual and state security, and (3) when the negative consequences of these tactics and activities can be most successfully combated.

Sensemaking

Sensemaking
Author: David T. Moore
Publisher: Clift Series on the Intelligen
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2011
Genre: Education
ISBN:

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRODUCT- OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price Diagnoses the ills of the intelligence community. Describes the potential that sensemaking offers as a means precisely for helping policymakers to improve how they think about policy. Other related items: Critical Thinking and Intelligence Analysis is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-020-01589-0 United States Congressional Serial Set, Serial No. 14876, Senate Report No. 301, U.S. Intelligence Community\'s Prewar Intelligence Assessments on Iraq, Report of Select Committee on Intelligence is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/552-108-00074-4 Crafting an Intelligence Community: Papers of the First Four DCIs (Book and DVD) is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/041-015-00298-8 Interrogation: World War II, Vietnam, and Iraq is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01017-0 Who Watches the Watchmen?: The Conflict between National Security and Freedom of the Press is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-020-01606-3"

Global Trends in Governance and Policy Paradigms

Global Trends in Governance and Policy Paradigms
Author: Hamdan, Mahani
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2024-04-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Major paradigm shifts are occurring at rates that are difficult to keep up with, such as a rise in neoliberal paradigm trends, the emergence of new paradigms in response to global challenges, the role of international organizations in promoting new policy paradigms, and the challenges of implementing new policy paradigms in different national contexts. To remain informed, a reference of these shifts is needed. Global Trends in Governance and Policy Paradigms dissects the intricate fabric of global governance through the lens of evolving policy paradigms. This book explores key themes that have shaped and continue to influence the trajectory of global policy and contemporary governance. The narrative unfolds by scrutinizing the ascendancy of the neoliberal paradigm and dissecting its impact on global governance structures. Beyond this, the text navigates through the dynamic responses of the international community to emerging global challenges, highlighting the role of influential international organizations in shaping and propagating innovative policy paradigms. This book establishes a comprehensive framework for understanding evidence-based policymaking, a crucial facet in the evolving discourse of global governance. Each chapter meticulously examines diverse dimensions, from the intersection of artificial intelligence and public policy to the intricacies of Islamic governance and the implications of emerging technologies on regulatory frameworks.