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Review: Moscow Rules: What Drives Russia To Confront The West – by Keir Giles
I am a new member of Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, in London. On a recent visit, I made use of the vast resources of a very well-stocked library at Chatham House and this book is the first of the loans that I have finished reading. It is apt as Keir Giles… Continue reading
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Chatham House: How Effective Are The United States’ Sanctions? 19.06.2023
Chatham House is the Royal Institute of International Affairs. It is based in St. James’ Square, Mayfair, London, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. I have been a member of Chatham House for several months but with me being based in Wales all of my interactions thus far have been on Zoom. I had… Continue reading
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Review: Queens of the Crusades – by Alison Weir
I had previously read Alison Weir’s most excellent book specifically on Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine many years ago so the author was familiar to me. I chanced upon this title in my local library (Caldicot) and thought I’d give it a go. It covers the lives of several British Queens, or rather the historical period… Continue reading
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Review: Turkish Awakening – A Personal Discovery of Modern Turkey – by Alev Scott
Alev Scott is a young female Brit whose mother has Turkish Cypriot roots and in this great study of modern turkey she relocates to Istanbul and immerses herself as much as possible in Turkish society Long time leader Erdogan, has done a lot to change Turkey in the past couple of decades in which he… Continue reading
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Review: Red Notice – How I Became Putin’s No.1 Enemy – by Bill Browder
There is irony in this tale as Bill Browder was following in his grandfather’s footsteps in some ways but was also radically poles apart. Browder’s grandfather had stood for Presidential election in the USA on a Communist ticket. Bill Browder was drawn to business possibilities behind the Iron Curtain and in the post Cold War,… Continue reading
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Review: World Order – Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course of History – by Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger is a very famous international American statesman. This is the first book of his that I have read. I was drawn to exploring his views as I have always noticed him throughout my life as being a key figure in international politics. The book is a neat summary of global politics and its… Continue reading
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Review: Gommorah – Italy’s Other Mafia – by Roberto Saviano
Roberto Saviano is the Italian Salman Rushdie. After writing his exposé on the Neapolitan mafia that is the subject of this book, Gomorrah, Saviano had serious death threats from organised crime and had to go into hiding and lives under security protection to this day. He is only a young man and is a patriotic… Continue reading
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Review: Black Russian – by Vladimir Alexandrov
This is an exciting tale from the turn of the twentieth century of an eccentric man of the world who encountered directly some of the most important global events of that era. It is a biography of Frederick Bruce Thomas or Fyodor Fyodorovich Tomas. He was born to former plantation slaves in Mississippi, USA in… Continue reading
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Visit from Hungarian Ambassador, His Excellency Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky & TALK: In the Spirit of Rubik’s Cube – Hungary’s Smart Transition to a Knowledge Based Economy, Cardiff University School of Business, 23.11.18
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Hungary’s ambassador, highlighted his country’s unique identity and economic progress during a recent lecture. Hungary’s population is 10 million, with a significant diaspora. The government has focused on economic stability, reducing debt and unemployment while promoting a smart economy. Kristóf encouraged tourism, noting Hungary’s cultural and natural attractions. Continue reading
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La nationalité française, ça se mérite
L’essai discute de la nationalité française et de la question de sa valeur. Il explique comment obtenir la nationalité par le droit du sang ou du sol, tout en examinant les avantages et les défis liés à son acquisition. L’impact de la politique actuelle sur la nationalité est également analysé, mettant en avant la nécessité… Continue reading
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