Today Crimea. Tomorrow? Many Putin watchers believe that being able to anticipate the enigmatic Russian president's next move - whether it's hosting another grandiose spectacle, crushing a political rival, or annexing part of a neighboring country - depends on uncovering the "real" Vladimir Putin and his true motives.
John Jenkins, Maine's first Black state senator and mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn, led a remarkable life and his influence extended far beyond his politics and his constituents. He was a four-time world champion in karate and through his business PEP (Personal Enrichment Programs) Talk he gave individuals and organizations the tools for change ......
Throughout his life, Musmanno provided a voice for the people amid the interplay of politics and the arrogance of power. A crowd pleaser, he had no trepidation in saying what he thought. The author of sixteen books, two of which became movies, numerous unpublished scripts, and gifted with a strong sense of patriotism as well as pride in his ......
This book examines the sensitive nature of the Tibetan political system and its role in the fate that has befallen Tibet, told by Tibetans and the author from his own experiences. It concludes that if Tibet's fate were decided by Tibetans themselves, it would be an independent state rather than a part of China.
For each of the 366 days of the year, Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports offers little-known, fascinating facts; historical anecdotes; and pithy quotes from the 45 presidents of the United States. This Day in Presidential History will surprise its readers with the inside information that Brandus has uncovered in his years on the White House beat.
The alliance between the U.S. and Great Britain won World War II. But the ultimate victory of that partnership has obscured many of the conflicts. Synthesizing an impressive variety of sources, Lewis Lehrman explains how the Anglo-American alliance worked - and occasionally did not.
William R. Keylor traces the complicated and often conflictual relationships between Charles de Gaulle and the six US presidents with whom he interacted. Deeply researched and elegantly written, the book moves from FDR's stubborn refusal to recognize the leader of Free France to Richard Nixon's embrace of the founder of France's Fifth Republic.
This is a dangerous time--the international system is teetering, jolted by a raging pandemic, climate change, income inequality, cyber threats, terrorism, authoritarian regimes, nationalist demagogues, and frightened and impatient publics. But the career and hard-earned wisdom of famed diplomat, Jan Eliasson, offers warnings, guidance, and hope. ......