David Miliband shows why we should care and how we can make a difference. He takes from war zones in the Middle East to peaceful suburbs in America to explain the crisis and show what can be done, not just by governments with the power to change policy but by citizens with the urge to change lives

This collection contains the most influential military classics written prior to the nineteenth century - The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Military Institutons of the Romans by Vegetuis, etc

The insurgency is not only a military, but also a political phenomenon, and effective counter-insurgency requires a deep understanding of the motives of the rebels and the sources of their support

Russian Roulette is a story of political skullduggery unprecedented in American history. It weaves together tales of international intrigue, cyber espionage, and superpower rivalry

This book assembles a collection of three of the most influential military writings of all time: du Picq's Battle Studies, an established authority on the effect of "moral force" on battle; Clausewitz's Principles of war, which has had an effect on the destiny and welfare of the world like few other books; and Jomini's The Art of War, which teaches Napoleonic doctrine, which has exerted a strong influence on the development of modern military thought

This study describes the model of secular governance embraced by the government of Kazakhstan

This book is about informational research

In Rethinking Reputation, public relations guru Fraser Seitel and John Doorley, founder of the Academy for Communication Excellence and Leadership at Johnson & Johnson, examine a fascinating new set of case studies-including the BP oil spill and the launch of CitySlips-to glean the PR dos and don'ts for the new media world, covering both standard reputation maintenance and crisis management

The book assesses the current state of Russia's regional and local fiscal relations, and self-government, and analyzes the related reforms undertaken over the past decade

This study examines progress in rural and microfinance in Cambodia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and Viet Nam over the past decade, in comparison with industry standards set by international best practices. The study focuses on the policy environment, including regulatory norms and their implementation, as well as support provided to financial infrastructure, and the impact of this environment on the development and performance of institutions providing rural and microfinance services. This examination helps guide government and international development agencies as to which types of interventions can be most supportive of efficient and sustainable institutions that provide financial products and services to the poor, especially those in rural areas