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  • Ramblings of an Untamed Mind

    A Man's Journey Through Poetry

    by Robert Parr ...
    Series Book 1 - Untamed Mind Project
    "I cut myself with words, so it is ink that leaks and not my life."Within this short collection of poetry, Robert takes you on a journey—his journey with a unique world perspective. Be prepared to be taken on a roller coaster of emotions exploring themes of depression, death, birth and gratitude. Each poem offers insight into Robert's psyche and how he has approached his life's obstacles and ... Read more

    $8.00 USD

  • Mercenaries and Security Contractors in the 21st Century

    The Past and Future of Private Force

    Edited by Eugenio Cusumano, Christopher Kinsey, Robert Parr ...
    Series series Routledge Private Security Studies
    This book examines the debate over private security contractors, using historical and contemporary cases, including several non-Western examples.Since the end of the Cold War, security privatization has grown in its geographical outreach, breadth, and scope. This pervasive expansion of the private military and security market warrants a systematic investigation of commercial actors’ involvement in ... Read more

    $61.99 USD

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  • From Silk to Silicon

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  • The Weaponisation of Everything

    A Field Guide to the New Way of War

    by Mark Galeotti ...
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  • Westlessness

    A fascinating exploration of world politics and the shifting balance of global power

    by Samir Puri ...
    The authoritative book to help you make sense of the world - as written by a former British diplomat.'A must-read to understand the often bewildering world we now live in, written as a scholarly book in an accessible tone' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Iran. Greenland. Ukraine. Global politics as we know it has been challenged beyond measure in recent times.Westlessness by former UK diplomat Dr Samir Puri ... Read more

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  • Myths of Geography

    Eight Ways We Get the World Wrong

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  • The Return of Great Power Rivalry

    Democracy versus Autocracy from the Ancient World to the U.S. and China

    by Matthew Kroenig ...
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  • America and the China Threat

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  • The Great Decoupling

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  • International Relations

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