Download or read book Ace in the Hole written by Timothy J. Botti and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1996-06-21 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using newly released documents, the author presents an integrated look at American nuclear policy and diplomacy in crises from the Berlin blockade to Vietnam. The book answers the question why, when the atomic bomb had been used with such devastating effect against the Japanese Empire in 1945, American leaders put this most apocalyptic of weapons back on the shelf, never to be used again in anger. It documents the myopia of Potomac strategists in involving the U.S. in wars of attrition in Korea and Southeast Asia, marginal areas where American vital interests were in no way endangered. Despite the presence of hundreds, then thousands of nuclear bombs and warheads in the nation's stockpile, the greatest military weapon in history became politically impossible to use. And yet overwhelming nuclear superiority did serve its ultimate purpose in the Cold War. When American vital interests were threatened—over Berlin and Cuba—the Soviets backed down from confrontation. Despite errors in strategic judgment brought on by fear of Communist expansion, and in some cases outright incompetence, the ace in the hole proved decisive.

Download or read book American Trade and Power in the 1960 s written by Thomas W. Zeiler and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Trade and Power in the 1960s is a timely examination of the success and failure of United States trade policy under presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Assessing a critical decade in postwar economic relations, Thomas W. Zeiler shows trade policy to be the decisive factor hastening America's economic decline vis-a-vis Western Europe and Japan. By the early 1960s, the international commercial might of the U.S. had begun to diminish as a result of the increased strength of the six-member European Economic Community and a persistent balance-of-payments deficit. Believing that America must either "trade or fade," Kennedy proposed a visionary foreign trade bill as a way to reinvigorate the U.S. economy and maintain the Western alliance against the Soviet. With an astute reading of previously unused documents, Zeiler provides a fascinating description of how Kennedy skillfully juggled powerful protectionist interests with his own more liberal trade sentiments to win passage of the bill. Illustrating the harsh realities faced by the U.S. in a world where its economic dominance was no longer assured, Zeiler also presents a masterful compendium of the GATT talks known as the Kennedy Round. In a narrative noteworthy for its clarity, theoretical sophistication, and scrupulous attention to detail, Zeiler shows how U.S. trade policy was thwarted by rising EEC integration and Gaullist obstructionism. The GATT talks conclusively demonstrated that "American hegemony had ended." American Trade and Power in the 1960s brilliantly illuminates the roots of America's economic decline.

Download or read book Superships And Nationstates written by Harvey B Silverstein and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the explosion of national, international, and multinational actors becoming involved in ocean exploitation, concern has arisen over how this common resource is to be managed. One focus of these concerns has been with those international organizations already involved in ocean issues. The subject of this book is one of those international organizations, the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) and how it operates. The tasks and functioning of IMCO have not only been neglected by observers of international organization, but are unknown to many of those individuals specifically concerned with the operation of the1Specialized Agencies of the United Nations system.

Download or read book The Rome Statute as Evidence of Customary International Law written by Yudan Tan and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-08-09 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Rome Statute as Evidence of Customary International Law, Yudan Tan offers a detailed analysis of topical issues concerning the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court as evidence of customary international law.

Download or read book Fatal Misconception written by Matthew Connelly and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fatal Misconception is the disturbing story of our quest to remake humanity by policing national borders and breeding better people. As the population of the world doubled once, and then again, well-meaning people concluded that only population control could preserve the “quality of life.” This movement eventually spanned the globe and carried out a series of astonishing experiments, from banning Asian immigration to paying poor people to be sterilized. Supported by affluent countries, foundations, and non-governmental organizations, the population control movement experimented with ways to limit population growth. But it had to contend with the Catholic Church’s ban on contraception and nationalist leaders who warned of “race suicide.” The ensuing struggle caused untold suffering for those caught in the middle—particularly women and children. It culminated in the horrors of sterilization camps in India and the one-child policy in China. Matthew Connelly offers the first global history of a movement that changed how people regard their children and ultimately the face of humankind. It was the most ambitious social engineering project of the twentieth century, one that continues to alarm the global community. Though promoted as a way to lift people out of poverty—perhaps even to save the earth—family planning became a means to plan other people‘s families. With its transnational scope and exhaustive research into such archives as Planned Parenthood and the newly opened Vatican Secret Archives, Connelly’s withering critique uncovers the cost inflicted by a humanitarian movement gone terribly awry and urges renewed commitment to the reproductive rights of all people.

Download or read book General Catalogue of Printed Books written by British Museum. Department of Printed Books and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 1138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Double Game written by James Cameron and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did the United States move from a position of nuclear superiority over the Soviet Union at the beginning of the 1960s to one of nuclear parity under the doctrine of mutual assured destruction in 1972? Drawing on declassified records of conversations three presidents had with their most trusted advisors, James Cameron offers an original answer to this question. John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon struggled to reconcile their personal convictions about the nuclear arms race with the views of the public and Congress. In doing so they engaged in a double game, hiding their true beliefs behind a fa ade of strategic language while grappling in private with the complex realities of the nuclear age. Cameron shows how, despite reservations about the nuclear buildup, Kennedy and Johnson pushed ahead with an anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system for the United States, fearing the domestic political consequences of scrapping both the system and the popular doctrine of strategic superiority that underpinned it. By contrast, the abrupt decline in US public and congressional support in 1969 forced Nixon to give up America's first ABM and the US lead in offensive ballistic missiles through agreements with the Soviet Union, despite his conviction that the US needed a nuclear edge to maintain the security of the West. By placing this dynamic at the center of the story, The Double Game provides a new overarching interpretation of this pivotal period in the development of US nuclear policy and a window onto current debates over nuclear superiority, deterrence, and the future of American grand strategy.

Download or read book The State and the Stork written by Derek S. Hoff and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A powerful model of how to understand the complex array of issues that will shape the political economy of population in the future.”—American Historical Review From the founders’ fears that crowded cities would produce corruption, luxury, and vice to the zero population growth movement of the late 1960s to today’s widespread fears of an aging crisis as the Baby Boomers retire, the American population debate has always concerned much more than racial composition or resource exhaustion, the aspects of the debate usually emphasized by historians. In The State and the Stork, Derek Hoff draws on his extraordinary knowledge of the intersections between population and economic debates throughout American history to explain the many surprising ways that population anxieties have provoked unexpected policies and political developments—including the recent conservative revival. At once a fascinating history and a revelatory look at the deep origins of a crucial national conversation, The State and the Stork could not be timelier. “Hoff has done a real service by bringing to the foreground the economic dimension of U.S. debates over population size and growth, a topic that has been relegated to the shadows for too long.”—Population and Development Review “After decades of failed efforts by the scientific community to alert the public to the environmental dangers of population growth and overpopulation, a first-rate historian has finally detailed both the arguments and their policy implications . . . Everyone interested in population should read The State and the Stork. This is an incredibly timely book.”—Paul R. Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb

Download or read book Exclusive Use in an Inclusive Environment written by Philip De Man and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-25 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to find a workable interpretation of the non-appropriation principle that is compatible with both the existing international space law framework and the move of the private space industry towards the mining of asteroids and other celestial bodies. It does so by analysing the rules on the use of orbits as limited natural resources as a concrete indication of how space resources can be exploited by one user while respecting the non-appropriation principle and the interests of other users in space. This analysis is complemented by a thorough review of the meaning of property rights in the context of the existing international space law regime. This allows the author to distinguish between the lawful exploitation and unlawful appropriation of resources in a manner that could pave the way for a workable asteroid mining regime that takes into account the needs of individual companies and the international community. Exclusive use in an inclusive environment frames the legal regime of the exploitation of natural resources in outer space as the most pressing example to date of the tension that arises between the rights of a single spacefaring actor and the interests of the broader international community. Though academic in its approach in dealing with one of the most fundamental issues of space law to date, the book has very practical ambitions. By offering a pragmatic interpretation of the space law principles that are likely to remain the legal foundations of asteroid mining for the foreseeable future, Exclusive use in an inclusive environment hopes to inform academics, practitioners and policymakers alike in their future attempts at working out a fair, equitable and effective management regime for the exploitation of natural resources in outer space.

Download or read book Lessons in Disaster written by Gordon M. Goldstein and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 11th Subejct: National Security -- United States-- 20th century.

Download or read book Procedure at International Conferences written by Robbie Sabel and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-03-27 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the rules of procedure for the conduct of business at international conferences and assemblies of inter-governmental organisations.

Download or read book Incitement in International Law written by Wibke K. Timmermann and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-13 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive study of incitement in its various forms in international law. It discusses the status of incitement to hatred in human rights law and examines its harms and dangers as well as the impact of a prohibition on freedom of speech. The book additionally presents a detailed definition of punishable incitement. In this context, Wibke K. Timmermann argues that incitement should be recognized as the crime of persecution, where it is utilized within a system of persecutory measures by the State or a similarly powerful organization. The book draws on the Nahimana case before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, as well as jurisprudence from German and other courts following World War II to provide support for this proposal. The work moreover provides a comprehensive analysis of public incitement to crimes; solicitation or instigation; and the related modes of liability aiding and abetting and commission through another person. Dedicated exclusively and comprehensively to incitement in its various forms, this book will be of essential use and great interest to students and researchers of international criminal law and human rights law, in addition to practitioners within these areas.

Download or read book India s Disarmament Policy written by Dr. N.M. Ghatate and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the nuanced landscape of disarmament policy in India with "India's Disarmament Policy" by Dr. N.M. Ghatate, a comprehensive examination of India's approach to nuclear disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation. Join Dr. Ghatate as he delves into the complex historical, political, and strategic factors that shape India's disarmament policies and its role in global security. Follow Dr. N.M. Ghatate as he navigates the intricacies of India's disarmament policy, from its origins in the aftermath of independence to its evolution in response to shifting geopolitical dynamics and security challenges. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Dr. Ghatate offers readers a nuanced understanding of India's disarmament goals, priorities, and diplomatic initiatives. Explore the underlying themes of national security, strategic autonomy, and global responsibility that reverberate throughout "India's Disarmament Policy." Dr. Ghatate examines India's commitment to nuclear disarmament, its stance on arms control treaties, and its efforts to promote non-proliferation norms on the international stage, shedding light on the complexities of balancing national interests with global security imperatives. Dive into policy analysis as Dr. Ghatate examines the key elements of India's disarmament policy, including its nuclear doctrine, arms control proposals, and engagement with multilateral forums. Through a detailed examination of policy documents, speeches, and diplomatic initiatives, he provides readers with valuable insights into the drivers and constraints shaping India's disarmament agenda. The overall tone and mood of "India's Disarmament Policy" are imbued with a sense of scholarship, objectivity, and strategic foresight, reflecting Dr. Ghatate's expertise in the field of international security studies. His rigorous analysis and balanced perspective offer readers a comprehensive and authoritative overview of India's disarmament policy and its implications for regional and global security. Since its publication, "India's Disarmament Policy" has been praised for its depth of analysis, clarity of exposition, and relevance to contemporary security challenges. Dr. Ghatate's book serves as an essential resource for policymakers, scholars, and students seeking to understand India's role in shaping the future of global disarmament and non-proliferation efforts. As you immerse yourself in the pages of "India's Disarmament Policy," you'll find yourself drawn into a world of strategic calculations, diplomatic negotiations, and ethical dilemmas, where the stakes are high, and the consequences far-reaching. Dr. Ghatate's insightful exploration of India's disarmament policy offers a timely and thought-provoking perspective on one of the most pressing challenges of our time. In conclusion, "India's Disarmament Policy" is more than just a book—it's a vital contribution to the ongoing dialogue on nuclear disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation, offering valuable insights and policy recommendations for addressing the complex security challenges facing India and the world. Don't miss your chance to deepen your understanding of India's disarmament policy. Order your copy of "India's Disarmament Policy" today and gain valuable insights into one of the most important issues shaping global security in the 21st century.

Download or read book Economic Social and Cultural Rights written by Manisuli Ssenyonjo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 719 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a collection of seminal papers examining legal, conceptual and practical questions regarding the international legal protection of economic, social and cultural rights. The volume discusses what human rights obligations economic, social and cultural rights entail for states and non-state actors; the nature and scope of substantive economic, social and cultural rights such as education, health, work, water, enjoyment of the benefits of scientific progress, and cultural rights; as well as the justiciability of these rights at an international level and at the national level. The paramount importance of such questions is illustrated, among other things, by the catastrophic situation of economic, social and cultural rights as human rights in developing and developed states. The volume is divided into three main parts which focus on human rights obligations for states and non-state actors arising from treaties protecting economic, social and cultural rights; analysis of selected substantive rights; and finally the justiciability of economic, social and cultural rights in various contexts such as within the United Nations, Europe, Inter-American, and African systems, as well as within the domestic system.

Download or read book Cold War Statesmen Confront the Bomb written by John Lewis Gaddis and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text uses biographical techniques to test the question: did the advent of the nuclear bomb prevent World War III? It examines the careers of ten Cold War statesmen, and asks whether they viewed war, and its acceptability, differently after the advent of the bomb.

Download or read book Foreign Relations of the United States written by United States. Department of State and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 978 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: