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Originally published in 1991, this book opens with a theoretical
and historical section and analyses the affairs of both the
communist party and the trade unions of specific European
countries. The first part of the book deals with cases of communist
strength, where the communist part had close links with a
particular trade union (France, Italy, Spain). The second part
looks at cases where social democracy dominated the Left (Belgium,
The Netherlands and the UK). Two further essays examine
developments in the 1980s in Hungary and Poland.
Originally published in 1994, this volume analyses the relationship
between political parties and trade unions in Poland, the Czech
Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria. Political parties had
high visibility in the changes that took place in Eastern Europe
during the 1980s and early 1990s. Far less visible were the
developments in the trade union sphere, where the old 'mass
organizations' of the communist period, now independent, were
joined by newly-formed organizations, and both played a central
role in politics.
When a totalitarian group seizes power, one of the first
institutions it creates is a secret political police. Since the
birth of modern totalitarianism, in country after country, secret
political police have been the predominant instruments of power,
used to consolidate power, neutralize the opposition, and erect a
one-party state. Yet, when these same totalitarian regimes have
liberalized or collapsed, the secret political police have often
managed to survive and even remain relevant. Dismantling Tyranny:
Transitioning Beyond Totalitarian Regimes provides a groundbreaking
exploration of this survival tendency in seven formerly communist
regimes in the former Soviet Union and Latin America - and the
lessons these transformations hold for future democratic
revolutions. But Dismantling Tyranny is also much more: it is a
guidebook designed to empower, inform, and guide future transitions
toward democracy for those political leaders with the initiative,
and courage, to embark upon such a visionary path. Published in
cooperation with the American Foreign Policy Council.
First published in 1986. This is a collection of editorial and
articles covering military Marxist regimes in the African locations
of the Horn of Africa, Benin, the People's Republic of Congo,
Madagascar, and Burkina Faso.
This introductory text, written by an established authority on
communist and post-communist politics, describes how Vladimir Putin
has turned to those with backgrounds in the military and security
structures to provide stability in today's Russian Federation,
following the democratising reforms of Gorbachev and the ensuing
instability of the Yeltsin presidency. Against the background of an
increasing authoritarianism, which has restored features of the
Soviet political system, it examines the attempts by social and
economic groups to assert themselves against the state using
embryonic democratic forms that fall far short of pluralism. The
book's fourteen chapters offer an exceptionally broad coverage. It
will appeal to first- and second-year students in higher education,
but its deliberately accessible style will also make it attractive
to sixth-form students and the general reader. -- .
Political Loyalty and the Nation-State examines the gradual
weakening of the state's ability to order the political allegiances
of its subjects. At the focal centre of the book lies the question
of the extent to which it is possible to invest political
principles, such as the rules and procedures of democracy, with a
sentiment of loyalty and whether political loyalty can become
merely a matter of choice and personal responsibility. The authors
consider theoretical issues, problems of loyalty arising from
population movement and case studies of conflicts of loyalty from
Italy, Northern Ireland, and Russia. It is shown that loyalty can
become decoupled from state, territory and nation; that loyalties
can be multiple; and that today's loyalties reflect advanced
attitudes towards difference.
Political Loyalty and the Nation-State examines the gradual weakening of the state's ability to order the political allegiances of its subjects. At the focal centre of the book lies the question of the extent to which it is possible to invest political principles, such as the rules and procedures of democracy, with a sentiment of loyalty and whether political loyalty can become merely a matter of choice and personal responsibility. The authors consider theoretical issues, problems of loyalty arising from population movement and case studies of conflicts of loyalty from Italy, Northern Ireland, and Russia. It is shown that loyalty can become decoupled from state, territory and nation; that loyalties can be multiple; and that today's loyalties reflect advanced attitudes towards difference.
The crisis in Kosovo raised many questions concerning the nature of
war and international relations in a world which is now unipolar
but marked by a growing role for transnational organizations. This
work examines both the escalation of the Kosovo conflict to a
full-scale war and the aftermath of that war. It looks at the
origins and implications of the Kosovo conflict in two stages: part
one deals with the background and history of the conflict. Part two
gives diverse opinions on NATO's attack on Yugoslavia and the
consequent occupation of Kosovo by KFOR. There is also a separate
section of documents relating to Kosovo, and a chronology of
events.
This book addresses the nature of factionalism in parties that are
created or rebuilt after a period of dictatorship. It maintains
that, while party leaders often view factions in negative terms as
divisive, factional behaviour can also be constructive. The volume
brings together detailed case studies from post-authoritarian
Spain, Greece and Portugal, from Turkey (where factionalism has
hampered democratization) and from the post-communist states in
Eastern Europe.
Factional Politics and Democratization addresses the nature of
factionalism in parties that are created or rebuilt after a period
of dictatorship. It maintains that, while party leaders often view
factions in negative terms as divisive, factional behaviour can be
constructive and can contribute to the building of political
parties as viable electoral organizations. Factionalism as a
process involves fusion as well as fission. The volume brings
together detailed case studies from post-authoritarian Spain,
Greece and Portugal, from Turkey (where factionalism has hampered
democratization) and from the post-communist states of Poland,
Hungary, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. Several chapters provide
comparative analysis which goes beyond a particular party or
national experience. Together with introductory and concluding
chapters, this combination of case studies and comparative analysis
provides pointers to what is generalizable and what is specific to
particular cases. Equally, the book offers a framework within which
further studies of party factionalism in the context of
democratization may be undertaken.
This book examines the fortunes of social democracy since 1989 in
the former GDR, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia,
setting the analysis in a broader European framework, and relating
the current problems of social democracy in western Europe to
developments in the east of the continent.
First published in 1986. This is a collection of editorial and
articles covering military Marxist regimes in the African locations
of the Horn of Africa, Benin, the People's Republic of Congo,
Madagascar, and Burkina Faso.
The crisis in Kosovo raised many questions concerning the nature of
war and international relations in a world which is now unipolar
but marked by a growing role for transnational organizations. This
work examines both the escalation of the Kosovo conflict to a
full-scale war and the aftermath of that war. It looks at the
origins and implications of the Kosovo conflict in two stages: part
one deals with the background and history of the conflict. Part two
gives diverse opinions on NATO's attack on Yugoslavia and the
consequent occupation of Kosovo by KFOR. There is also a separate
section of documents relating to Kosovo, and a chronology of
events.
If you have felt a need to connect to something greater than
yourself ... a longing to find meaning to life ... a yearning to
discover a sanctuary of serenity and peace ... a hunger to have
your heart and soul touched by that Divine love that brings comfort
to life ... a passionate desire to have a closer relationshp with
God and Christ, then this book is for you. The book provides
intuitive insight into the art of talking to Christ, and introduces
you to Christian Mysticism, which encompasses all those who long
for intimate communion with God through Christ. This form of
mysticism is not based on eastern religions or occultism; rather,
it is a vital part of the Christian heritage and the very core of
spirituality. When Jesus said, "I and the Father are one," (Jn.
10:30), Christian mysticism is about achieving that same
transforming union. The Art of Talking to Christ will show you how
to develop a more rewarding spiritual experience, obtain a higher
sense of awareness through connecting with the Divine Source, and
help you realize that the Power is within you to achieve this. It
makes no difference what your religious background or beliefs are,
Christian mysticism is universal, available to all, and is the
spiritual path to finding true joy and ecstasy. This book will
serve as a guide on your journey towards that goal. I wish you well
along the way. "You need not go to Heaven to see Christ or regale
yourself with Christ. Nor do you need to speak out loud, as if He
were far away. Nor do you need wings like a dove so as to fly far
to Him. Settle yourself in solitude, and you will come upon Christ
in yourself for the Kingdom of Heaven is within. Then treat Him as
your Father and relate your troubles and concerns to Him. Those who
can in this manner shut themselves up in the little Heaven of their
own hearts, where He dwells who made Heaven and Earth, let them be
sure that they walk in the most excellent of ways, on the path with
the Christ. In my first book, "Are You an Indigo? Discover Your
Authentic Self" I discussed discovering your authentic self and the
importance of reconnecting to the Divine Source. I wrote about how
critical it is to become aware of the difference between your Ego
and your Authentic Self. It is this awareness that you are not your
Ego and the knowledge of your authentic self that enables you to
tap into the power within, realizing that you are already a part of
the divine and not separated. As Jesus said, "I am in you, you are
in me and I am in the Father, whatever I can do, you can do
greater." As one becomes more aware of the real reality, when the
unreal becomes more real, the veil is pulled back and there is a
sense of longing for "home." In "Are You an Indigo," I wrote about
the desire to become more like Christ in your life and how a
transformation can take place to bring you to that state of being.
All it takes is that desire, a true honest desire to return back to
the divine nature of where we all came from. This book is a nature
extension of those writings. This book is the next step on the path
for those travelers seeking to return home while still walking on
this earth."
In this vital book, thirteen experts in public diplomacy,
counterpropaganda and political warfare lay out the components of
what the U.S. and its allies need to win the war of ideas around
the world. Strategic influence is much more than strategic
communication. Communicating with others has somehow become a goal
in itself, when the real issue is influence - to modify the
perceptions, attitudes, and most of all, the behavior of people,
movements and governments around the world. This book is designed
for the diplomat, intelligence officer, warfighter and policymaker.
The Public Diplomacy Reader is a 500-page compendium of
intellectual and practical tools for the cross-cultural
communicator. Designed for students, diplomats, military officers,
intelligence professionals and other practitioners, the Reader is
meant to be used as an instrument and guide in waging the war of
ideas. Naval War College Professor of Strategy Carnes Lord
describes The Public Diplomacy Reader as "a unique and outstanding
compilation of materials on public diplomacy." Former Voice of
America Director Robert R. Reilly says the book "brings the wealth
of experience and knowledge" of an experienced public diplomacy
practitioner to "both students and anyone wishing to win 'the war
of ideas.'" The Public Diplomacy Reader is edited by J. Michael
Waller, the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Professor of International
Communication at The Institute of World Politics in Washington,
D.C., and author of the ground-breaking 2007 book, Fighting the War
of Ideas like a Real War.
The Public Diplomacy Reader is a 500-page compendium of
intellectual and practical tools for the cross-cultural
communicator. Designed for students, diplomats, military officers,
intelligence professionals and other practitioners, the Reader is
meant to be used as an instrument and guide in waging the war of
ideas. Naval War College Professor of Strategy Carnes Lord
describes The Public Diplomacy Reader as "a unique and outstanding
compilation of materials on public diplomacy." Former Voice of
America Director Robert R. Reilly says the book "brings the wealth
of experience and knowledge" of an experienced public diplomacy
practitioner to "both students and anyone wishing to win 'the war
of ideas.'" The Public Diplomacy Reader is edited by J. Michael
Waller, the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Professor of International
Communication at The Institute of World Politics in Washington,
D.C., and author of the ground-breaking 2007 book, Fighting the War
of Ideas like a Real War.
An innovative re-examination of how the US and its allies should
fight the battle of ideas. This book focuses on message strategies
that the US should pursue for the immediate term to win the war
against Islamist extremism. The author is a professor at The
Institute of World Politics in Washington, DC, who directs a
graduate program on public diplomacy and political warfare. His
students include officials from the Defense Department, State
Department, CIA, FBI, DIA, and other agencies.
The Use of Electric Batteries for Civil Aircraft Applications is a
comprehensive and focused collection of SAE International technical
papers, covering both the past and the present of the efforts to
develop batteries that can be specifically installed in commercial
aircraft. Recently, major commercial aircraft manufacturers started
investigating the possibility of using Li-Ion batteries at roughly
the same time that the military launched their first applications.
As industry events unfolded, the FAA and committees from RTCA and
SAE continued efforts to create meaningful standards for the
design, testing, and certification of Li-Ion battery systems for
commercial aviation. The first document issued was RTCA DO-311 on
Mar. 13, 2008. As the industry continues to develop concepts and
designs for the safe utilization of the new Li-Ion battery systems,
many are already working on designs for all-electric aircraft, and
small two-seat training aircraft are currently flying. The
challenges for an all-electric, transport category aircraft will be
significant, and the battery design ranks as one of the greatest.
The more energy that is packaged into a small area to provide for
the propulsion requirements, the more stringent are the design
parameters and mitigation methodologies needed to make the system
safe. The success or failure of this endeavor lies squarely on the
shoulders of the engineers and scientists developing these new
systems, and places additional pressure on the regulatory agencies
to acquire the relevant knowledge for the creation of minimum
operational performance standards for them. Edited by Michael
Waller, an industry veteran, The Use of Electric Batteries for
Civil Aircraft Applications, is a must-read for those interested in
the new power generation making its way into commercial aircraft.
Larger airframes drove the development of electrical systems,
capable of quickly and reliably starting the new higher power
engines. These soon gave rise to the need for engine-mounted
electrical generators as the primary source of in-flight power for
the electrical loads and onboard recharging of the aircraft battery
system. Of all the backup power sources, batteries represent the
most common means of storing energy for auxiliary or emergency
power requirements. It is not unusual for a typical commercial
airliner, such as a B-737 or A-320, to have dozens of batteries on
board. Over time, multiple battery chemistries were put to the test
and the industry is still working on the optimal option. The
lithium-ion technology has been gaining acceptance, with some
important aspects to be considered: the application type, basic
safety requirements and the presence or absence of humans on the
vehicle. The Electrification of Civil Aircraft and the Evolution of
Energy Storage, edited by Michael Waller, presents 10 seminal SAE
technical papers which address multiple aspects of specific design,
cell configuration and mitigation strategies in the case of battery
failure. Additionally, with all the changes resulting from
monitoring, control, and performance/safety test criteria, battery
manufacturers have found themselves becoming systems integrators,
having to quickly acquire knowledge of electronics and system
modeling. As new technologies become available, industry will
attempt to take advantage of all potential benefits, in a process
that can have a profound impact on the product offerings that
emerge and in the way business is conducted. The Electrification of
Civil Aircraft and the Evolution of Energy Storage presents a solid
perspective on how civil aviation has matured in its quest to
develop lighter, more efficient and less polluting aircraft, and
also more electric.
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