The Middle East today is characterized by an astonishingly bloody civil war in Syria, a highly racialized and militarized approach to the concept of a Jewish state in Israel and the Palestinian territories, an Iraqi state paralyzed by the emergence of class- and region-inflected sectarian identifications, a Lebanon teetering on the edge of collapse from the pressures of its huge numbers of refugees and its sect-bound political system, and the rise of a wide variety of Islamist paramilitary organizations seeking to operate outside all these states.
The region's emergence as a 'zone of violence,' characterized by a viciously dystopian politics of identity, is a relatively recent phenomenon, developing only over the past century; but despite these shallow historical roots, the mass violence and dispossession now characterizing Syria, Lebanon, Israel/Palestine, and Iraq have emerged as some of the twenty-first century's most intractable problems. In this study, Laura Robson uses a framework of mass violence-encompassing the concepts of genocide, ethnic cleansing, forced migration, appropriation of resources, mass deportation, and forcible denationalization-to explain the emergence of a dystopian politics of identity across the Eastern Mediterranean in the modern era and to illuminate the contemporary breakdown of the state from Syria to Iraq to Israel.
Blending science and technology studies, sociology, and geography with a host of archival material, in-depth interviews, and ethnographies, The Politics of Maps explores how the geographical sciences came to be entangled with the politics, territorial claim-making, and nation-state building of Israel/Palestine. Chapters chart the cartographic history of the region, from the introduction of Western scientific and legal paradigms that seemingly legitimized and depoliticized new land regimes to the rise of new mapping technologies and software that expanded access to cartography into the public sphere. Maps produced by various sectors like the 'peace camps' or the Jewish community enhanced national belonging, while others, like that of the Green Line, served largely to divide.
The stories of Israel's many boundaries reveal that there is no absolute, technocratic solution to boundary-making. As boundaries continue to be controversial and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains intractable and unresolved, The Politics of Maps uses nationally-based cartographic discourses to provide insight into the complexity, fissures, and frictions within internal political debates, illuminating the persistent power of the nation-state as a framework for forging identities, citizens, and alliances.
In Israel and the Cyber Threat, Charles D. ('Chuck') Freilich, Matthew S. Cohen, and Gabi Siboni provide a detailed and comprehensive study of Israel's cyber strategy, tracing it from its origins to the present. They analyze Israel's highly advanced civil and military cyber capabilities and organizational structures to offer insights into what other countries can learn from Israel's experience. To achieve this, they explore how and why Israel has been able to build a remarkable cyber ecosystem and turn itself, despite its small size, into a global cyber power. The book further examines the major cyber threats facing Israel, including the most in-depth look at Iranian cyber policies and attacks; Israel's defensive and offensive capabilities and the primary attacks it has conducted; capacity building; international cooperation; and the impact of Israel's strategic culture on its cyber prowess. By placing Israel's actions in the realm of international relations theory, the book sheds light on many of the major questions in the field regarding cyber policies.
The most authoritative work to date on Israeli cyber strategy, this book provides a comprehensive look at the major actions Israel has taken in cyberspace. It also places them in the broader context of global cyber developments to help listeners understand state behavior in cyberspace.
Codenamed Operation Telic, the British component of the invasion of Iraq in 2003 was the largest gathering of British troops since the Second World War.
While the British public prepared for the worst as its soldiers were facing weapons of mass destruction, most servicemen and women were under no illusion that they were invading Iraq to rid the people of Saddam Hussein.
While much has been said about WMD and Tony Blair's government, not nearly enough has been heard from those men and women that took part in Operation Telic.
From controlling the vast Allied Air Forces in an AWACS plane down to submariners beneath the Persian Gulf firing Tomahawk Cruise missiles, from the steaming hot turret of a Challenger Tank as it is peppered with RPGs, to being on your belly in a sandstorm disarming unexploded bombs-these veteran accounts cover the whole spectrum of experiences.
Polarized public opinion and the post-war media portrayal of the war has detracted from what was achieved by these forces, when tasked to do so, often with insufficient or inadequate resources. These are their stories of courage, fortitude, pride, and brotherhood amidst the harsh realities of modern asymmetric warfare.
Kelly Eads joined the 101st Airborne Division soon after 9/11, his experience reflecting the patriotism and commitment of so many young men and women who responded to the attack. He deployed to Iraq twice with the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment. Early in their deployment to Iraq, the 2nd Battalion brought the fight directly to the enemy by setting up patrol bases in the local areas where they lived and operated. Soon they built a reputation for themselves, becoming known to the enemy as the Black Hearts—the 502nd had been distinguished on the battlefield by black hearts on their helmets since World War II. Their Scout Platoon became known as Painted Guns due to their practice of camouflaging their rifles. During Eads’ deployments, the battalion would experience thousands of Improvised Explosive Devices and firefights. They would spend countless hours in blistering 120-degree desert heat, controlling roads, preventing enemy freedom of movement, and hunting enemy mortar teams and terror cells. With the help of Dan Morgan, an Infantry officer who deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan as a commander and operations officer, Eads takes listeners on a rollercoaster of combat experiences during the hunt for the most violent terrorist in Iraq, Ab? Mu??ab Zarq?w?, bringing to life the painstaking and horrid details of combat in a sectarian war. He tells the story of the soldiers’ camaraderie, built through adversity, and the love of family that sustained them.
Emmy Award-winning international journalist Hala Gorani weaves stories from her time as a globe-trotting anchor and correspondent with her own lifelong search for identity as the daughter of Syrian immigrants.
What is it like to have no clear identity in a world full of labels? How can people find a sense of belonging when they have never felt part of a "tribe?" And how does a blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman who's never lived in the Middle East honor her Arab Muslim ancestry and displaced family-a family forced to scatter when their home country was torn apart by war?
Hala Gorani's path to self-discovery started the moment she could understand that she was "other" wherever she found herself to be. Born of Syrian parents in America and raised mainly in France, she didn't feel at home in Aleppo, Seattle, Paris, or London. She is a citizen of everywhere and nowhere. And like many journalists who've covered wars and conflicts, she felt most at home on the ground reporting and in front of the camera.
As a journalist, Gorani has traveled to some of the most dangerous places in the world, covering the Arab Spring in Cairo and the Syrian civil war, reporting on suicide bombers in Beirut and the chemical attacks in Damascus, watching the growth of ISIS and the war in Iraq-sometimes escaping with her life by a hair. But through it all, she came to understand that finding herself meant not only looking inward, but tracing a long family history of uprooted ancestors. From the courts of Ottoman Empire sultans through the stories of the citizens from her home country and other places torn apart by unrest, But You Don't Look Arab combines Gorani's family history with rigorous reporting, explaining-and most importantly, humanizing-the constant upheavals in the Middle East over the last century.
Le 8 janvier 2020, le vol 752 d'Ukraine International Airlines reliant Téhéran à Kiev s'écrase six minutes après le décollage entraînant la mort des 176 passagers et membres d'équipage. Ce crash survient dans un contexte de tensions extrêmes entre l'Iran et les États-Unis.
À travers l'histoire de sa cousine Niloufar Sadr, présente sur ce vol, Négar Djavadi relate cette tragédie. Traumatisme national, la chute du PS752 est l'un des événements qui annoncent le mouvement révolutionnaire qui s'est emparé de l'Iran à l'automne 2022.
De pequeño principado turco a superpotencia mundial, el papel del Imperio otomano en la historia del mundo es ciertamente innegable.
Durante más de seis siglos, el imperio fue posiblemente el imperio musulmán más fuerte del mundo, dominando a sus rivales en Europa y Asia durante muchos años.
Abarcando tres continentes y controlando tierras en los Balcanes, el Cáucaso, Crimea, Anatolia, Oriente Próximo, Levante, Egipto y el norte de África, el Imperio otomano fue una de las potencias más amenazadoras en el apogeo de su poder en el siglo XVI. Era temido por otros grandes imperios de Europa. Pero, ¿cómo alcanzaron exactamente los otomanos este gran poder y cómo lo perdieron a principios del siglo XX?
Este libro tratará estos y otros temas importantes de la historia del Imperio otomano.
En este libro descubrirá lo siguiente:
- El surgimiento del Estado otomano bajo su primer líder, Osmán.
- Los diferentes sultanes del imperio y sus reinados.
- La caída de Constantinopla y la edad de oro del Imperio otomano.
- Diferentes guerras y procesos políticos que configuraron la historia del imperio.
- Factores responsables del progresivo declive otomano.
- La política social, económica y política del Imperio a lo largo de la historia.
- La disolución del imperio en el siglo XX.
- ¡Y mucho más!
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2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro:
- Historia de Egipto: Un apasionante repaso a la historia de Egipto
- Mitología egipcia: Un apasionante repaso a los mitos, dioses y diosas egipcios
En la primera parte de este libro, saber sobre:
- El inicio de la civilización egipcia.
- Una breve mirada a los antiguos monumentos egipcios.
- Historias sobre los faraones y sus hazañas.
- Una extraordinaria visión a la magnífica edad de oro de Egipto.
- La conquista de Egipto por Alejandro.
- La escandalosa vida de los ptolomeos.
- Una breve exploración del periodo medieval de Egipto.
- Una guía sobre la expansión del islam en Egipto.
- La identidad de los mamelucos.
- Los logros de Saladino como primer sultán de Egipto.
- Un análisis en profundidad de los reinados de Hatshepsut y Cleopatra.
- Una explicación exhaustiva de la historia moderna de Egipto.
En la segunda parte de este libro, saber sobre:
- El origen y los fundamentos del mundo desde la perspectiva egipcia.
- Los mitos egipcios sobre la época en que los dioses gobernaban la Tierra.
- Los relatos con múltiples versiones sobre la vida de los dioses y diosas del antiguo Egipto.
- Las increíbles leyendas de la mitología egipcia.
- La elaborada cultura funeraria del antiguo Egipto.
- El viaje al más allá desde la perspectiva egipcia.
- Los atributos de los dioses y diosas más famosos del panteón egipcio.
- ¡Y mucho más!
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Queridos lectores,
Nos dirigimos a ustedes con un llamado urgente para sumergirse en las páginas de 'Voces Silenciadas: Testimonios de Vida en Palestina'. Este libro es mucho más que un conjunto de relatos; es un puente que conecta realidades distantes y una ventana a las experiencias profundas de la vida en Palestina, un lugar donde las voces han sido históricamente silenciadas.
Cada página de este libro ofrece una oportunidad única para comprender la complejidad de la historia palestina, desde las raíces y la identidad hasta la resiliencia, la infancia, las mujeres, los recuerdos de la tierra y las reflexiones hacia el futuro. Es una invitación a mirar más allá de las narrativas convencionales, a escuchar las voces individuales que han sido eclipsadas por el ruido de los conflictos y las tensiones geopolíticas.
Al leer 'Voces Silenciadas', contribuirás a desafiar los estigmas y prejuicios, a humanizar las experiencias de aquellos que han enfrentado desafíos inimaginables y a construir puentes de comprensión. Este libro es una llamada a la acción, un recordatorio de la importancia de la empatía y la solidaridad en la construcción de un mundo más justo.
Te instamos a que compartas este llamado de acción con amigos, familiares y comunidades. Invítalos a unirse a esta travesía de conocimiento y comprensión, para que juntos podamos amplificar estas voces silenciadas y contribuir a un diálogo más informado sobre la realidad en Palestina.
No permitamos que estas voces se queden en el silencio. Hagamos de 'Voces Silenciadas' un catalizador para el cambio, una herramienta para la educación y una inspiración para la acción. La lectura de este libro no solo enriquecerá tu perspectiva, sino que también será un acto de solidaridad con aquellos cuyas historias merecen ser escuchadas.
Gracias por unirte a nosotros en esta importante jornada.
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Dear readers,
We write to you with an urgent call to immerse yourself in the pages of 'Silenced Voices: Testimonies of Life in Palestine.' This book is much more than a set of stories; It is a bridge connecting distant realities and a window to the profound experiences of life in Palestine, a place where voices have historically been silenced.
Each page of this book offers a unique opportunity to understand the complexity of Palestinian history, from roots and identity to resilience, childhood, women, memories of the land, and reflections toward the future. It is an invitation to look beyond conventional narratives, to listen to individual voices that have been eclipsed by the noise of conflict and geopolitical tensions.
By reading 'Silenced Voices,' you will help challenge stigmas and prejudices, humanize the experiences of those who have faced unimaginable challenges, and build bridges of understanding. This book is a call to action, a reminder of the importance of empathy and solidarity in building a more just world.
We encourage you to share this call to action with friends, family, and communities. Invite them to join this journey of knowledge and understanding, so that together we can amplify these silenced voices and contribute to a more informed dialogue about the reality in Palestine.
Let us not allow these voices to remain silent. Let's make 'Silenced Voices' a catalyst for change, a tool for education and an inspiration for action. Reading this book will not only enrich your perspective, but will also be an act of solidarity with those whose stories deserve to be heard.
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