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Feng Zhang

A Neighbor of Neighbors

China's Policy Toward Afghanistan, 1949-2024

&lt;p&gt;Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Factors and Calculations.- Chapter 3 Estrangement, 1955-1990.- Chapter 4 A New Threat, 1991-2000.- Chapter 5 Evolving Activism, 2001-2020.- Chapter 6 A New Engagement after 2021.- Chapter 7 Conclusion.&lt;/p&gt;

“A tale of rapacious colonialism, Cold War spy games, dazzling technical innovation, big business rivalry, big power geopolitics . . . Niarchos has produced an unflinching, landmark work on the nature of extractive capitalism.” —Patrick Radden Keefe, New York Times best-selling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing Epic, shocking, and deeply reported, The Elements of Power tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals—essential for the decarbonization of our economies—and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry Congo is rich. Swaths of the war-torn African country lack basic infrastructure, and, after many decades of colonial occupation, its people are officially among the poorest in the world. But hidden beneath the soil are vast quantities of cobalt, lithium, copper, tin, tantalum, tungsten, and other treasures. Recently, this veritable periodic table of resources has become extremely valuable because these metals are essential for the global “energy transition”—the plan for wealthy nations to wean themselves off fossil fuels by shifting to sustainable forms of energy, such as solar and wind. The race to electrify the world’s economy has begun, and China has a considerable head start. From Indonesia to South America to Central Africa, Beijing has invested in mines and infrastructure for decades. But the U.S. has begun fighting back with massive investments of its own, as well as sanctions and disruptive tariffs. In this rush for green energy, the world has become utterly reliant on resources unearthed far away and willfully blind to the terrible political, environmental, and social consequences of their extraction. If the Democratic Republic of the Congo possesses such riches, why are its children routinely descending deep into treacherous mines to dig with the most rudimentary of tools, or in some cases their bare hands? Why are Indonesia’s seas and skies being polluted in a rush for battery metals? Why is the Western Sahara, a source for phosphates, still being treated like a colony? Who must pay the price for progress? With unparalleled, original reporting, Nicolas Niarchos reveals how the scramble to control these metals and their production is overturning the world order, just as the global race to drill for oil shaped the twentieth century. Exploring the advent of the lithium-ion battery and tracing the supply chain for its production, Niarchos tells the story both of the people driving these tectonic changes and those whose lives are being upended. He reveals the true, devastating consequences of our best intentions and helps us prepare for an uncertain future. If you have ever used a smartphone or driven an electric vehicle, you are implicated.

“A tale of rapacious colonialism, Cold War spy games, dazzling technical innovation, big business rivalry, big power geopolitics . . . Niarchos has produced an unflinching, landmark work on the nature of extractive capitalism.” —Patrick Radden Keefe, New York Times best-selling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing Epic, shocking, and deeply reported, The Elements of Power tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals—essential for the decarbonization of our economies—and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry Congo is rich. Swaths of the war-torn African country lack basic infrastructure, and, after many decades of colonial occupation, its people are officially among the poorest in the world. But hidden beneath the soil are vast quantities of cobalt, lithium, copper, tin, tantalum, tungsten, and other treasures. Recently, this veritable periodic table of resources has become extremely valuable because these metals are essential for the global “energy transition”—the plan for wealthy nations to wean themselves off fossil fuels by shifting to sustainable forms of energy, such as solar and wind. The race to electrify the world’s economy has begun, and China has a considerable head start. From Indonesia to South America to Central Africa, Beijing has invested in mines and infrastructure for decades. But the U.S. has begun fighting back with massive investments of its own, as well as sanctions and disruptive tariffs. In this rush for green energy, the world has become utterly reliant on resources unearthed far away and willfully blind to the terrible political, environmental, and social consequences of their extraction. If the Democratic Republic of the Congo possesses such riches, why are its children routinely descending deep into treacherous mines to dig with the most rudimentary of tools, or in some cases their bare hands? Why are Indonesia’s seas and skies being polluted in a rush for battery metals? Why is the Western Sahara, a source for phosphates, still being treated like a colony? Who must pay the price for progress? With unparalleled, original reporting, Nicolas Niarchos reveals how the scramble to control these metals and their production is overturning the world order, just as the global race to drill for oil shaped the twentieth century. Exploring the advent of the lithium-ion battery and tracing the supply chain for its production, Niarchos tells the story both of the people driving these tectonic changes and those whose lives are being upended. He reveals the true, devastating consequences of our best intentions and helps us prepare for an uncertain future. If you have ever used a smartphone or driven an electric vehicle, you are implicated.

A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth

The Elements of Power

The Political Economy of the Asia Pacific

This book provides a comprehensive exploration and reflection of the opportunities and challenges that have shaped India’s growth trajectory in past seven decades. The book contains rigorously researched articles on various contemporary issues and debates around four broad key themes on—political economy appraisal, sectoral challenges, employment, labour and informality and social sector performance, offering conceptual understanding, critical analysis and policy implications. In addition to offering significant insights into recent emerging issues such as the agrarian crisis, non-performing assets (NPAs), post-COVID-19 transformations, shifts in the labor market due to artificial intelligence (AI), digitalization, and more, the book also explores the dominant theoretical discourses essential for comprehending India's political economy since independence till recent. The book offers actionable policy recommendations to address existing gaps between policies and practices of India’s development trajectory. The book is particularly intended for research scholars and students, of economics, political science and development studies. Also, policymakers, institutions, general reader and academics worldwide who are interested in understanding the political aspect of Indian economy, its development trajectory, and the challenges and opportunities that nation faces at the cusp of completing 75 years of independence.

This book provides a comprehensive exploration and reflection of the opportunities and challenges that have shaped India’s growth trajectory in past seven decades. The book contains rigorously researched articles on various contemporary issues and debates around four broad key themes on—political economy appraisal, sectoral challenges, employment, labour and informality and social sector performance, offering conceptual understanding, critical analysis and policy implications. In addition to offering significant insights into recent emerging issues such as the agrarian crisis, non-performing assets (NPAs), post-COVID-19 transformations, shifts in the labor market due to artificial intelligence (AI), digitalization, and more, the book also explores the dominant theoretical discourses essential for comprehending India's political economy since independence till recent. The book offers actionable policy recommendations to address existing gaps between policies and practices of India’s development trajectory. The book is particularly intended for research scholars and students, of economics, political science and development studies. Also, policymakers, institutions, general reader and academics worldwide who are interested in understanding the political aspect of Indian economy, its development trajectory, and the challenges and opportunities that nation faces at the cusp of completing 75 years of independence.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Opportunities & Challenges of Development

India's Political Economy @75

Run to Heaven

Der Krieg im Archipel von Arrecquero ist vorbei. Die chinesischen Streitkräfte haben das Gebiet vollständig unter ihre Kontrolle gebracht. Fee erwacht in einem Krankenhaus inmitten zahlreicher Verletzter, und auch ihr Vater ist nicht weit, denn er liegt im Koma. Sobald er zu sich kommt, drohen ihm Folter und ein Umerziehungslager, denn er wird verdächtigt, kritische Informationen über hochrangige Feinde der chinesischen Armee zu besitzen. Ein Überläufer bietet Fee einen Ausweg: Er wird ihr Leben und das ihres Vaters retten, wenn Fee an den nächsten World Games teilnimmt und ihm damit den Weg nach Amerika ebnet. Wird Fee sich auf dieses riskante Spiel einlassen?

Der Krieg im Archipel von Arrecquero ist vorbei. Die chinesischen Streitkräfte haben das Gebiet vollständig unter ihre Kontrolle gebracht. Fee erwacht in einem Krankenhaus inmitten zahlreicher Verletzter, und auch ihr Vater ist nicht weit, denn er liegt im Koma. Sobald er zu sich kommt, drohen ihm Folter und ein Umerziehungslager, denn er wird verdächtigt, kritische Informationen über hochrangige Feinde der chinesischen Armee zu besitzen. Ein Überläufer bietet Fee einen Ausweg: Er wird ihr Leben und das ihres Vaters retten, wenn Fee an den nächsten World Games teilnimmt und ihm damit den Weg nach Amerika ebnet. Wird Fee sich auf dieses riskante Spiel einlassen?

Run to Heaven 02

An authoritative and cutting-edge exploration of how land, transportation, and economic forces shape cities, regions, and the distribution of economic activities from a local to a global scale. Land, by its very nature, is immobile and unproduced, creating competition for prime locations that drives disparities in economic outcomes. Transportation, meanwhile, serves as the mechanism for overcoming spatial frictions but imposes costs that influence where firms and individuals choose to locate. Together, these factors explain the emergence and persistence of cities, regional disparities, and even global patterns of economic concentration. In Spatial Economics, Hans R.A. Koster, Stef Proost, and Jacques-François Thisse explore how cities, regions, and the global economy are shaped by the interplay between location, land use, and transportation. The authors examine why economic activities are clustered in large metropolitan areas and dispersed in vast areas, driven by the balance between the gains from concentration and various congestion and pollution costs. Blending classical theories with modern data and modeling approaches, the book addresses urbanization, spatial inequality, and the effects of policies like infrastructure investments and land regulations. Accessible yet rigorous, it offers valuable insights for understanding the geographic organization of economic activity in today's interconnected world.

Spatial Economics

An acclaimed New York Times Magazine writer brings us into the world of the controversial technology firm Palantir and its very colorful and outspoken CEO, Alex Karp, tracing the ascent of Big Data, the rise of surveillance technology, and the shifting global balance of power in the 21st century. Palantir builds data integration software: its technology ingests vast quantities of information and quickly identifies patterns, trends, and connections that might elude the human eye. Founded in 2003 to help the US government in the war on terrorism—an early investor was the CIA—Palantir is now a $400 billion global colossus whose software is used by major intelligence services (including the Mossad), the US military, dozens of federal agencies, and corporate giants like Airbus and BP. From AI to counterterrorism to climate change to immigration to financial fraud to the future of warfare, the company is at the nexus of the most critical issues of the twenty-first century. Its CEO, Alex Karp, is a distinctive figure on the global business scene. A biracial Jew who is also severely dyslexic, Karp has built Palantir into a tech giant despite having no background in either business or computer science. Instead, he’s a trained philosopher who has become known for his strongly held views on a range of issues and for his willingness to grapple with the moral and ethical implications of Palantir’s work. Those questions have taken on added urgency during the Trump era, which has also brought attention to the political activism of Karp’s close friend and Palantir cofounder Peter Thiel. In The Philosopher in the Valley, journalist Michael Steinberger explores the world of Alex Karp, Palantir, and the future that they are leading us toward. It is an urgent and illuminating work about one of Silicon Valley’s most secretive and powerful companies, whose technology is at the leading edge of the surveillance state.

Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State

The Philosopher in the Valley

The law codes in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region are a well-crafted blend of civil and Islamic law in which civil law principles do not violate Islamic provisions. Yet, common law principles derived either from English common law or Islamic customary usages remain unidentified and thus ignored. Here, this complex scenario is rectified through a comparative analysis of the primary data (e.g. cases, statutes and arbitral award decisions), adding common law and uncodified Islamic custom to MENA law codes. The purpose of this comparative analysis is to allow common legal principles found in civil, common and Islamic law to be distilled in order to create a new, harmonised international commercial arbitration law code (HICALC) or uniform Arab arbitration law (UAAL) for adoption in the MENA region, where these principles already greatly influence the legal systems and can be readily assimilated into a harmonised or uniform code. The work demonstrates that this new code would lead to improved arbitral award enforcement in the MENA.

The law codes in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region are a well-crafted blend of civil and Islamic law in which civil law principles do not violate Islamic provisions. Yet, common law principles derived either from English common law or Islamic customary usages remain unidentified and thus ignored. Here, this complex scenario is rectified through a comparative analysis of the primary data (e.g. cases, statutes and arbitral award decisions), adding common law and uncodified Islamic custom to MENA law codes. The purpose of this comparative analysis is to allow common legal principles found in civil, common and Islamic law to be distilled in order to create a new, harmonised international commercial arbitration law code (HICALC) or uniform Arab arbitration law (UAAL) for adoption in the MENA region, where these principles already greatly influence the legal systems and can be readily assimilated into a harmonised or uniform code. The work demonstrates that this new code would leadto improved arbitral award enforcement in the MENA.

A Model Harmonised International Arbitration Law Code for the Middle East and North Africa

Indo-Pacific Focus

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the new developments in China’s energy cooperation with Asian and African countries under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) over the past decade. It seeks to analyze the driving forces, new progress, and main challenges of energy cooperation between China and BRI route states. This book adopts a multi-dimensional perspective to analyze China’s energy cooperation with BRI route states, combining economic, political analysis, cultural narrative, and environmental governance. In contrast to traditional books that focus solely on energy security, this book combines economic and cultural dimensions, incorporating a broader framework.&nbsp;
This book offers new perspectives on studying BRI energy cooperation. First, it emphasizes both China’s and BRI route states’ roles in BRI energy cooperation and highlights the common interests and mutual benefits between the two sides. It shows how China and BRI route states benefit from the energy cooperation. Second, the book also examines energy competition, particularly in energy infrastructure, between China, the United States, India, and Japan in Asian and African states, and how the competition could reshape the global energy infrastructure. Third, the book discusses environmental governance under BRI energy cooperation and reveals how China and BRI route states promote governance capabilities in the energy sector. &nbsp;
The book has a vast readership and is suitable for academics and policy-minded readers. Scholars of international relations, energy policy, Asian and African studies, the BRI, and Chinese foreign policy will find the insightful views presented in the book valuable for their research. Policymakers and diplomats will benefit from its practical analyses, particularly in energy cooperation and competition.&nbsp;

China’s BRI Energy Cooperation

Reshaping Global Energy Infrastructure

Rites of Returning Home

Manchmal muss man einfach Glück haben: Chen Nuan-Nuan wird für ein Collegeprojekt in den Sommerferien Hsia Chih-Hsun als Partner zugelost - ihr geheimer Crush! Ihr Soziologieprofessor gibt den beiden die Aufgabe, die religiösen Praktiken einer indigenen Gruppe zu erforschen - fragt sich bloß, von welcher? Der gutaussehende, aber stille Hsia schlägt die uralte chinesische Daxi-Kultur vor. Als sie das Ziel ihrer Forschungsreise erreichen, wird Nuan-Nuan schnell klar, dass es für Hsia weit mehr ist als ein Projekt - er ist nach sieben Jahren zum ersten Mal wieder in seiner Heimat. Auf ihn wartet dort nicht nur das Tempelfest, das die beiden dokumentieren wollen, sondern auch die Rückkehr zu seinen Wurzeln...&nbsp;
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Eine berührende Reise ins Herz der wichtigsten, aber auch gefährlichsten Institution im Leben eines jeden Menschen: die Familie.&nbsp;

Manchmal muss man einfach Glück haben: Chen Nuan-Nuan wird für ein Collegeprojekt in den Sommerferien Hsia Chih-Hsun als Partner zugelost – ihr geheimer Crush! Ihr Soziologieprofessor gibt den beiden die Aufgabe, die religiösen Praktiken einer indigenen Gruppe zu erforschen – fragt sich bloß, von welcher? Der gutaussehende, aber stille Hsia schlägt die uralte chinesische Daxi-Kultur vor. Als sie das Ziel ihrer Forschungsreise erreichen, wird Nuan-Nuan schnell klar, dass es für Hsia weit mehr ist als ein Projekt – er ist nach sieben Jahren zum ersten Mal wieder in seiner Heimat. Auf ihn wartet dort nicht nur das Tempelfest, das die beiden dokumentieren wollen, sondern auch die Rückkehr zu seinen Wurzeln…&nbsp;
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Eine berührende Reise ins Herz der wichtigsten, aber auch gefährlichsten Institution im Leben eines jeden Menschen: die Familie.&nbsp;

Rites of Returning Home 01

A Reparations Framework for International Development Policy and Finance

Restoring Africa’s Stolen Wealth

Befindest du dich in einer Welt, die sich rasant wandelt? Fragst du dich, welche neuen Kräfte im globalen Machtgefüge die Richtung vorgeben? Dann wird dieses Buch deine Sichtweise erweitern. "BRICS: Die neue Weltmacht - Geschichte, Gegenwart, Zukunft und Deutschlands Rolle" ist eine tiefgehende, fundierte Analyse der größten geopolitischen Verschiebung unserer Zeit - dem Aufstieg der BRICS-Staaten. Dieses Werk erzählt die Geschichte der Entstehung einer multipolaren Weltordnung. Von den Anfängen der BRIC-Idee als wirtschaftliche Investitionsthese bis hin zum geopolitischen Bündnis BRICS, das heute Milliarden Menschen repräsentiert und eine echte Alternative zur westlich dominierten Ordnung darstellt. Detailliert werden die politischen, wirtschaftlichen und strategischen Hintergründe der fünf Gründungsstaaten Brasilien, Russland, Indien, China und Südafrika dargestellt - ergänzt durch die neuen Mitglieder wie Ägypten, Iran oder Saudi-Arabien. Die Kapitel geben Einblick in die Finanzarchitektur, die politischen Ambitionen und die Herausforderungen eines solch heterogenen Blocks. Besonderes Augenmerk liegt auf Deutschlands und Europas Rolle in dieser Entwicklung. Welche strategischen Optionen bleiben, welche Chancen können ergriffen werden - und wo liegen Risiken? Dieses Buch bietet nicht nur Fakten, sondern ein analytisches Fundament, um geopolitische Entwicklungen zu verstehen, einzuordnen und daraus Handlungsmöglichkeiten abzuleiten - sei es für politische Entscheidungsträger, Analysten, Studierende oder interessierte Bürger. Der Kauf dieses Buches bietet dir: ¿ Zugang zu tiefergehender, objektiver Analyse ¿ Ein Verständnis für globale Machtverlagerungen ¿ Einblicke in wirtschaftliche und diplomatische Entwicklungen ¿ Klarheit über Deutschlands Chancen in einer neuen Epoche Nutze dieses Wissen, um mit Weitblick auf das 21. Jahrhundert zu blicken.

Die neue Weltordnung - Geschichte, Gegenwart , Zukunft und Deutschlands Rolle

BRICS

Emerging technologies such as autonomous vessels, artificial intelligence, and alternative fuels are revolutionizing the way we operate at sea. This volume examines how advancements in information technology and biotechnology are influencing the evolution of ocean law and policy. These technologies, including blockchain, satellite and submarine cable communications, nuclear power at sea, seabed mining, underwater archaeology, marine genetics, and decarbonization, are changing the architecture of ocean governance. This volume explores both the opportunities and challenges these advancements pose to the law of the sea, which is evolving to adapt to ever accelerating rates of global change. Looking forward, the book considers the role of the law of the sea in the future of ocean governance. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

Marine Technology, Ocean Development and the Law of the Sea

HOME OF THE ORIGINAL AFTERNOON TEAThe Langham holds a unique place in the history of Afternoon Tea. Opened in 1865, it was the first place to move this great Victorian invention from the drawing rooms of the aristocracy and into a refined yet accessible experience, enjoyed in the grand setting of a luxurious hotel.Since then, The Langham’s Afternoon Tea has evolved into an internationally celebrated event, admired for its elegant presentation, culinary creativity, and timeless charm. While honouring the traditional elements – fluffy scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and exquisitely crafted patisserie – The Langham also embraces innovation. Guests can expect classics with a modern twist, inspired by global flavours and interpreted by world-renowned chefs.The Langham Afternoon Tea Book, curated to reflect the hotel's timeless tradition, local influences and contemporary creativity. Inside, you’ll discover recipes ranging from indulgent creations such as Vanilla &amp; Salted Caramel Millefeuille, Matcha &amp; Apricot Cakes and Rose &amp; Lychee Babas, to refined reimaginings of Custard Creams and Battenberg, as well as approachable favourites including Cucumber &amp; Cream Cheese Sandwiches, Double Dark Chocolate Cookies, and The Langham’s signature Scones. The book also offers expert tea-pairing guidance and a comprehensive basics section, providing the essential foundations of perfect patisserie.From London to Langham hotels across the globe, this is a celebration – and an invitation to savour – a taste of history, elegance, and culinary excellence, wherever you may be in the world.

The Langham Afternoon Tea Book

A Neighbor of Neighbors

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