Politics

As the U.S. military presence in the Middle East winds down, Asia and the Pacific are receiving increased attention from the American national security community. The Obama administration has announced a “rebalancing” of the U.S. military posture in the region, in reaction primarily to the startling improvement in Chinese air and naval capabilities over the last decade or so. This timely study sets out to assess the implications of this shift for the long-established U.S. military presence in Asia and the Pacific. This presence is anchored in a complex basing infrastructure that scholars-and Americans generally-too often take for granted. In remedying this state of affairs, this volume offers a detailed survey and analysis of this infrastructure, its history, the political complications it has frequently given rise to, and its recent and likely future evolution. American seapower requires a robust constellation of bases to support global power projection. Given the rise of China and the emergence of the Asia-Pacific as the center of global economic growth and strategic contention, nowhere is American basing access more important than in this region. Yet manifold political and military challenges, stemming not least of which from rapidly-improving Chinese long-range precision strike capabilities, complicate the future of American access and security here. This book addresses what will be needed to maintain the fundaments of U.S. seapower and force projection in the Asia-Pacific, and where the key trend lines are headed in that regard. This book demonstrates that U.S. Asia-Pacific basing and access is increasingly vital, yet increasingly vulnerable. It demands far more attention than the limited coverage it has received to date, and cannot be taken for granted. More must be done to preserve capabilities and access upon which American and allied security and prosperity depend.

It is commonplace that the modern world is more international than at any point in human history. Yet the sheer profusion of terms for describing politics beyond the nation state-including "international," "European," "global," "transnational" and "cosmopolitan," among others - is but one indication of how conceptually complex this field actually is. Taking a wide view of internationalism(s) in Europe since the eighteenth century, Nationalism and Internationalism Intertwined explores discourses and practices to challenge nation-centered histories and trace the entanglements that arise from international cooperation. A multidisciplinary group of scholars in history, discourse studies and digital humanities asks how internationalism has been experienced, understood, constructed, debated and redefined across different European political cultures as well as related to the wider world.

This book studies the intersection of neoliberalism and right-wing Hindu nationalism through smart city projects which are often advertised as solutions for sustainable development.

His greatest challenge. His final fight. Everything Adrian Hell knew was a lie. Now, he must discover the truth before it's too late. In the aftermath of Critical Strike, Adrian's world was shattered when he came face-to-face with someone he had long thought dead. The revelation destroyed all sense of his identity. Turning his back on his friends, his loved ones, and even himself, he alone must confront a disturbing truth that will change his life forever. The stunning conclusion to the award winning Adrian Hell series. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Private Military, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. When a threat to the new era of global peace looms on the horizon, the government needs all the help it can get. Adrian Hell is no one's last resort. He's their only option. Still reeling from the events in Tokyo that almost killed him, Adrian receives a call that will change his life forever. He is summoned to Washington D.C. by an old friend who needs his help. Torn between his desire for a peaceful life and his unwavering urge to do what's right, he knows his toughest choice is really no choice at all. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Espionage, Military, Politics, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

You can't outrun your past unless you bury it for good. A twist of fate puts Adrian Hell in the crosshairs of the Yakuza. Pushed beyond his limits, he will unleash a side of himself no one has seen before. Two years on from the heart-breaking events in Thicker Than Blood, Adrian has semi-retired in Tokyo. He takes low-level contracts to keep boredom at bay. He's found an unlikely love and an uneasy peace. But a ghost from his past is lurking in the shadows, looking to destroy everything he's worked for. Vengeance makes a powerful enemy. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Mystery, Organized Crime, Revenge, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

Water runs deep. Blood runs deeper. Faced with a target he cannot kill, Adrian Hell must fight for his life against the people who once saved it. They made it personal. Now he will make them pay. Reunited with allies under the most difficult of circumstances, Adrian is hunted by the full might of a shadowy organization determined to change the world as we know it. His past holds the key to stopping them, but will he survive long enough to fire the most important bullet of his life?_____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Espionage, Politics, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

No choice. No way out. Believed to be dead, Adrian Hell now fights for a new cause, knowing he can never go back to his old life. But death might have been the better option. As the world recovers from the shocking events in A Necessary Kill, Adrian is living a new life, killing without prejudice to repay the debt he owes the people who saved him. But he can't change who he is. When he begins to question the motives of his saviors, he puts himself in a dangerous situation that could cost him everything. An intensely gripping thriller that fans of John Milton and Jason Bourne will love. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Espionage, Politics, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

_____________________________________________________________The #1 international bestselling thriller from James P. Sumner. _____________________________________________________________An impossible target. A necessary kill. Adrian Hell has nothing to lose... and a cause worth dying for. The explosive events in Deadly Intent changed the world forever. Now, Adrian is separated from his allies and on the run, hunted by the U.S. government, who believe he was responsible for a devastating terrorist attack. But only he knows the truth. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Espionage, Politics, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

He found peace. He found happiness. Now he must find the truth. An unseen enemy is pushing the world to the brink of war. The greatest threat we have ever known just landed on the wrong doorstep. For two years, Adrian Hell has enjoyed his retirement. But one night, three strangers walk into his life and set in motion a chain of events that will shatter the life he fought so hard to build. Faces from his past and doubts about his future compel Adrian to pick up his weapons once more. To do what he does best. But when he finds himself in the middle of a large-scale conspiracy that threatens everyone's freedom, he realizes his will to do the right thing might not be enough...An intense, gripping, intelligent storyline, filled with compelling characters and unforgettable action. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Lee Child. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Espionage, Politics, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

A lethal assassin seeks peace, but first, he must confront the ghosts of his past and the man who shattered his world. Adrian Hell, a hitman haunted by tragedy, believes his time in the underworld is coming to an end. But before he can find solace, he must embark on a bloody crusade against Wilson Trent-a powerful crime boss responsible for the deaths of Adrian's wife and daughter. With his loyal friend, Josh Winters, by his side, Adrian tears through the criminal underworld, dismantling Trent's empire piece by piece. But as his quest for vengeance takes him to darker places, Josh begins to question whether Adrian truly seeks closure or if he's lost himself to the abyss of his own pain. In this gritty tale paying homage to Kill Bill and John Wick, international bestseller James P. Sumner explores the depths of one man's anguish and the lengths he'll go to for justice. Can Adrian find peace after exacting revenge, or will his pursuit of retribution consume him, leaving only ashes in its wake?_____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Organized Crime, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - Hell -- ohhh! Non-stop action infused with sarcastic humor and a gloriously unrepentant hero-killer made this a terrific read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Oh, this book was SO MUCH FUN!!5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

Two deadly killers are on a collision course, and San Francisco is their battleground. The city is under siege, held hostage by a dangerous psychopath with only one demand:Bring me Adrian Hell. It's been a year since the explosive events in Nevada. Adrian has kept a low profile, continuing to build his reputation and earn good money killing bad people. But a simple contract in San Francisco is about to turn his world upside down...His unseen adversary is like no one he's encountered before. Surrounded by dangerous enemies and unlikely allies, he must risk everything to prevent a terrorist attack that will bring the country to its knees. This hi-octane thriller is filled with blockbuster action and sharp dialogue, with a complex hero at its core. This is a must-read for fans of Jason Bourne and John Wick. Welcome to the ride of your life. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Organized Crime, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - Hell -- ohhh! Non-stop action infused with sarcastic humor and a gloriously unrepentant hero-killer made this a terrific read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Oh, this book was SO MUCH FUN!!5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever re ad. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

In a world on the brink of a new Cold War, a legendary assassin becomes the hunted. Adrian Hell, a master of his craft, accepts a contract to eliminate a corrupt businessman. But as he delves deeper into his target's life, he realizes that the truth is more sinister than he ever imagined. With each revelation, he finds himself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the lines between predator and prey blur. Caught in the crosshairs of two powerful enemies, Adrian must rely on his lethal skills to survive. In a world where the only choices are kill or be killed, can Adrian Hell outmaneuver his enemies and emerge victorious, or will he become another casualty in a war he never asked to fight?A gripping thriller delivering a pulse-pounding journey that fans of Jason Bourne and John Wick will devour. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Organized Crime, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - Hell -- ohhh! Non-stop action infused with sarcastic humor and a gloriously unrepentant hero-killer made this a terrific read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Oh, this book was SO MUCH FUN!!5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever re ad. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

A first-of-its-kind practical manual for millennials and Gen Zers taking on positions of power, from Amanda Litman, cofounder of Run for Something. "A refreshingly candid, delightfully irreverent guide to leadership for the next generation. Amanda Litman busts some major myths about how to succeed at the helm. Get ready to rethink some of your basic assumptions about authenticity, productivity, and professionalism." --Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re: Thinking Most leadership books treat millennials and Gen Z like nuisances to manage around, focusing on how leaders from older generations can fit young people into their existing corporate cultures. Not this one. When We're In Charge is a no-bullshit guide for the next generation of leaders on how to show up differently, break the cycle of bad boomer leadership, and navigate the changing demands of those in power and the evolving expectations people have of their workplace. Based on author Amanda Litman's experience as a founder and executive (and mom of two who's trying desperately to have a life outside of work), and informed by conversations with more than 100 next-gen leaders across politics, business, media, tech, education, and more -- and including people like Versha Sharma, editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue; Maxwell Frost, first Gen Z member of Congress; and Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap Inc -- this book is a vital resource for new leaders trying to figure out how to get stuff done without making your team or yourself miserable. When We're in Charge offers solutions for sticky challenges like how to be yourself without giving your full self to your role; how to think about social media when your team sees what you post; and how to set up guardrails for work-life balance.Litman also offers arguments on why a four-day work week is the future; why transparency is a powerful tool that can do real damage if not wielded with intention; and why it matters for you, the boss, to both provide and take family leave. A necessary read for all who occupy or aspire to leadership roles, When We're in Charge is a vision for a future where leaders at work, in communities, and across the country are compassionate, genuine, and effective.

It analyses why, even 75 years after partition, the two regions have not been able to address some of the pertinent historical, political and social debates of the colonial years.

Were British Intelligence chiefs gullible or sensible to recruit an astrologer to assist in the war effort against Nazi Germany? And was the astrologer genuine or a charlatan?