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Diplomatically Speaking

Author : Dennis J. Ignatius

Publisher : Strategic Information and Research Development Centre

Page : 245 pages

File Size : 48,35 MB

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Category : Political Science

ISBN : 967216596X

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Dennis Ignatius is an old friend and colleague who is an astute and articulate analyst and commentator on national affairs and foreign policy. Malaysia is today facing the most serious crisis in its history; Dennis is one of the brave Malaysians who is prepared to be objective in analyzing the sad state of our beloved Malaysia. To paraphrase Voltaire: It is dangerous to be right when the State is wrong. I hope Dennis’s thought-provoking articles will help stimulate debate and discussion about how we can all work together for a better Malaysia.- Ambassador Dato Redzuan Kushairi G25 In life, our biggest challenges relate to saying no to those whom we feel closest to. In matters of international diplomacy, the biggest challenge is speaking up for the country that you love and serve. Not only has Dennis Ignatius done this excellently for our nation-state, but, he has spoken out on many other matters of national interest, transcending the priorities of the public sphere. An excellent educational read! - KJ John Convener of National Congress on Integrity and Chairman of Board of OHMSI Dennis Ignatius dissects the Malaysian political landscape with a skeptical if emphatic gaze, borne of years of experience in the Malaysian Foreign Service. More than just a collection of essays, this book is a historical document by a professional whose clarity of purpose is evident from the very first chapter. - S. Thayaparan Commander (RTD) Royal Malaysian Navy



Diplomatically Speaking

Author : Lloyd C. Griscom

Publisher : Bibliotech Press

Page : 248 pages

File Size : 30,54 MB

Release : 2018

Category : Art

ISBN : 9781618952349

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Lloyd Griscom was born on November 4, 1872 at Riverton, New Jersey. He graduated in 1891 from the law department of University of Pennsylvania and a member of the Sigma Chapter of the Zeta Psi Fraternity. Griscom continued his legal studies at the New York Law School. In 1893-1894 Griscom served in the United Kingdom as secretary to Ambassador Thomas Bayard; in 1897 he was deputy district attorney of New York; and during the Spanish-American War he served as captain and assistant quartermaster. After a short period as Secretary of Legation and chargE d' affaires at Constantinople, Griscom was appointed Minister to Persia in 1901. He held the corresponding post in Japan (1902-1906) and was ambassador to Brazil (1906-1907) and to Italy (1907-1909). In 1911 he became a member of the law firm of Beekman, Menken, and Griscom, New York City, and was thereafter active in local Republican politics. He contributed numerous articles to the Philadelphia Sunday Press on travel in Central America. In 1917 he was appointed a major in the department of the Adjutant-General of the United States Army and afterwards became Assistant Adjutant-General. Griscom's primary significance was as an advocate for globalized free trade as a means to promote peaceful development in accordance with his Quaker faith. In the Middle East he worked for better relations between Muslims and Christians, and he played a major role in the relief effort in Italy after the 1908 Messina earthquake took 50,000 lives. Prior to the death of Secretary of State John Hay in 1905, Griscom was offered the post of First Assistant Secretary of State. The appointment of Elihu Root to succeed Hay nullified Griscom's appointment to the State Department position. Following his retirement from public service, he bought and became the publisher of several Long Island newspapers, including the East Norwich Enterprise, the North Hempstead Record, and the Nassau Daily Star. Griscom purchased the Tallahassee [Florida] Democrat in 1929 owning it until his death in 1958. His widow owned the paper from 1958 through 1965. He was a cousin by marriage to Wolcott Gibbs, who worked at several of his Long Island newspapers. (wikipedia.org)



Africa's World War

Author : Gerard Prunier

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 570 pages

File Size : 33,24 MB

Release : 2008-12-31

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 0199743991

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The Rwandan genocide sparked a horrific bloodbath that swept across sub-Saharan Africa, ultimately leading to the deaths of some four million people. In this extraordinary history of the recent wars in Central Africa, Gerard Prunier offers a gripping account of how one grisly episode laid the groundwork for a sweeping and disastrous upheaval. Prunier vividly describes the grisly aftermath of the Rwandan genocide, when some two million refugees--a third of Rwanda's population--fled to exile in Zaire in 1996. The new Rwandan regime then crossed into Zaire and attacked the refugees, slaughtering upwards of 400,000 people. The Rwandan forces then turned on Zaire's despotic President Mobutu and, with the help of a number of allied African countries, overthrew him. But as Prunier shows, the collapse of the Mobutu regime and the ascension of the corrupt and erratic Laurent-D?sir? Kabila created a power vacuum that drew Rwanda, Uganda, Angola, Zimbabwe, Sudan, and other African nations into an extended and chaotic war. The heart of the book documents how the whole core of the African continent became engulfed in an intractible and bloody conflict after 1998, a devastating war that only wound down following the assassination of Kabila in 2001. Prunier not only captures all this in his riveting narrative, but he also indicts the international community for its utter lack of interest in what was then the largest conflict in the world. Praise for the hardcover: "The most ambitious of several remarkable new books that reexamine the extraordinary tragedy of Congo and Central Africa since the Rwandan genocide of 1994." --New York Review of Books "One of the first books to lay bare the complex dynamic between Rwanda and Congo that has been driving this disaster." --Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times Book Review "Lucid, meticulously researched and incisive, Prunier's will likely become the standard account of this under-reported tragedy." --Publishers Weekly



The U.S. Army in World War I

Author : United States Army

Publisher : Good Press

Page : 7802 pages

File Size : 38,23 MB

Release : 2024-01-18

Category : History

ISBN :

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In 'The U.S. Army in World War I', the eclectic collection traverses through the varied terrains of history, military strategy, and personal narratives to present a multifaceted view of the U.S. Army's role during a pivotal time in global history. This anthology distinguishes itself through its diversity of literary styles - including official military documents, firsthand accounts, and scholarly analyses - offering readers a comprehensive understanding of World War I from an American perspective. The compilation enriches the literary cannon by providing rare insights into the complexities and challenges faced by the U.S. Army, highlighting significant but often overlooked contributions to the war effort. The contributors, brought together under the auspices of the United States Army Center of Military History and curated by Eric B. Setzekorn, are a testament to the depth of research and scholarship involved. Their backgrounds, ranging from military historians to active service members, provide unique lenses through which the events of World War I are examined. This collective effort aligns with historical and cultural movements seeking to diversify and deepen the narrative of military history, presenting a cohesive yet varied account of the U.S. Army's engagement in World War I. This anthology is a commendable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and general readers alike, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the intricate tapestry of military history through the eyes of those who have studied it most deeply. It invites readers to delve beyond the surface of historical events, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the myriad ways in which the U.S. Army influenced, and was influenced by, World War I. This collection is not just an academic endeavor; it is a bridge connecting the past's diverse voices with today's readers, encouraging a reflective exploration of history's enduring impact.



America Entering World War I (1917-1918)

Author : Eric B. Setzekorn

Publisher : e-artnow

Page : 7727 pages

File Size : 41,84 MB

Release : 2018-02-09

Category : History

ISBN : 8026882105

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America's entry into the World War in April 1917 presented the United States Army with its greatest challenge in the nation's history. This book examines the U.S. Army's involvement in the Great War from the declaration of war on 6 April 1917 through the initial phase of the German Spring Offensive in March–April 1918. Finally, this book is enriched with the official documents of the U.S. Government from the Fist World War. Contents: Strategic Setting The U.S. Army Before the War American Military and Civilian Leadership The Amalgamation Debate Mobilization of Manpower Building the AEF, 1917 American Soldiers Begin Arriving Training the AEF Men and Materiel in the AEF The War Department: Challenges and Reform Strategic Crisis on the Western Front The AEF Joins the Fight Official Documents of the U.S. Government from the Great War Official Positions of Principal Persons Mentioned in the Correspondence The Continuation and Further Spread of the War—Efforts Toward Peace The Continuation of the War—Participation of the United States Neutral Rights Neutral Duties Belligerent Rights and Practice Other Problems and Responsibilities



U.S. Entering The Great War: 1917-1918

Author : Eric B. Setzekorn

Publisher : e-artnow

Page : 7727 pages

File Size : 14,73 MB

Release : 2018-03-21

Category : History

ISBN : 8027240204

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This eBook edition of "U.S. Entering The Great War: 1917-1918" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. America's entry into the World War in April 1917 presented the United States Army with its greatest challenge in the nation's history. This book examines the U.S. Army's involvement in the Great War from the declaration of war on 6 April 1917 through the initial phase of the German Spring Offensive in March–April 1918. Finally, this book is enriched with the official documents of the U.S. Government from the Fist World War. Contents: Strategic Setting The U.S. Army Before the War American Military and Civilian Leadership The Amalgamation Debate Mobilization of Manpower Building the AEF, 1917 American Soldiers Begin Arriving Training the AEF Men and Materiel in the AEF The War Department: Challenges and Reform Strategic Crisis on the Western Front The AEF Joins the Fight Official Documents of the U.S. Government from the Great War Official Positions of Principal Persons Mentioned in the Correspondence The Continuation and Further Spread of the War—Efforts Toward Peace The Continuation of the War—Participation of the United States Neutral Rights Neutral Duties Belligerent Rights and Practice Other Problems and Responsibilities





The World War

Author : United States. Department of State

Publisher :

Page : 576 pages

File Size : 21,84 MB

Release : 1932

Category : World War, 1914-1918

ISBN :

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The United States and China in the Era of Global Transformations

Author : Salvador Santino F. Regilme Jr

Publisher : Policy Press

Page : 261 pages

File Size : 33,1 MB

Release : 2023-11-23

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1529228476

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Over the last two decades, China has emerged as one of the most powerful state actors in the post-Cold War international system. This book provides a multifaceted and spatially oriented analysis of how China’s re-emergence as a global power impacts the dominance of the United States as well as domestic state and non-state actors in various world-regions, including the Asia-Pacific, Africa, South America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, Europe and the Arctic. Chapters reflect on how and under which conditions competition (and cooperation) between the United States and China vary across these regions and what such variations mean for the prospects of war and peace, universal human dignity and global cooperation.