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The strongman
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Angus Roxburgh |
Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, Putin has used Russia's energy streng… |
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Why geography matters
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Harm J. de Blij |
"Preparing for climate change, averting a cold war with China, defeating terrorism: all of this requires geographic knowledge. In Why Geography Matters, Harm de Blij makes an urgent call to restore g… |
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Le Caucase
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François Thual |
Inconnues et ignorées jusqu'aux années 90, les régions du Caucase ont commencé à s'inscrire dans l'actualité avec la disparition de l'URSS. Les événements de Tchétchénie, les crises d'Ingouchie et du… |
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The economies in transition
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Ian Jeffries |
Taking in a wide range of international case-studies, this title provides an extensive guide to those countries in a state of economic flux. Analyzing major political, as well as economic events, the… |
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The rise and fall of the Soviet Empire
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Raymond Pearson |
"The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire describes and explains the creation, maintenance and eventual demise of the Soviet regime across post-1945 eastern Europe. Balancing internal factors such as r… |
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