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A quarter of a century after the end of Communism swept away the ideological conflict of the "short 20th century", a new world is once again taking shape, this time in the Middle East. But what does the crisis in the region, and its refugee exodus into Europe, signify for the future of the world? And why has the noble dream of nation-building failed? Focusing mainly on religion, ideology or economics, most analysis ignored one crucial factor: asabiyyah, or group feeling, something outlined six and a half centuries ago.

In Onward Muslim Soldiers, the author of Islam Unveiled reveals why the threat of violent jihad is growing daily, despite America's recent victory in Iraq. Spencer uncovers the cause of global violence as he goes straight to Muslim sources.

The Obama White House staff invites us behind-the-scenes of history for a deeply personal and moving look at the presidency and how a president's staff can change the nation When we elect a president, we elect with them an entire team that will join them in the West Wing to help run the country...

""[An] executive summary of modern political history studded with sweeping assertions and telling anecdotes."" -- The New York Times Book Review ""Thought-provoking."" -- Kirkus Reviews “A shot in the arm...powerful.” -- The Financial Times ""The Wake-Up Call, refreshingly concise and...

This book provides a complete overview of the American Founders' political theory, covering natural rights, natural law, state of nature, social compact, consent, and the policy implications of these ideas. The book is intended as a response to the current scholarly consensus, which holds that the Founders' political thought is best understood as an amalgam of liberalism, republicanism, and perhaps other traditions.

“Uncompromising and unconventional . . . Cornel West is an eloquent prophet with attitude.” — Newsweek“ "A timely analysis about the current state of democratic systems in America." — The Boston Globe In Democracy Matters, Cornel West argues that if America is to become a better...

Russia and the West are like neighbors who never seem able to understand each other. A major reason, this book argues, is that Western leaders tend to think that Russia should act as a "rational" Western nation—even though Russian leaders for centuries have thought and acted based on their country's different history and traditions. Russia, through Western eyes, is unpredictable and irrational, when in fact its leaders almost always act in their own predictable and rational ways.

The first investigation into why a ring of senior Washington officials went rogue to derail the election and the presidency of Donald Trump. There was nothing normal about the 2016 presidential election, not when senior US officials were turning the surveillance powers of the federal government - designed to stop terrorist attacks - against the Republican presidential team. These were the ruthless tactics of a Soviet-style police state, not a democratic republic.

"On the Trail of Nabokov in the American West" is from the May 24, 2016 Travel section of The New York Times. It was written by Landon Y. Jones and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

The Ukraine crisis has reopened old questions about Germany's relationship to the rest of the West, as Germany drifts away from the United States and gravitates toward Russia and China.

"West Virginia Floods Cause 23 Deaths and Vast Wreckage" is from the June 24, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Richard Pérez Peña and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"Pioneertown Wants to Be the New Old West" is from the May 18, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Alyson Krueger and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Latest Album Is Ever in Flux for Kanye West" is from the Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Jon Caramanica and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Hillary Clinton Hears Wrath of Coal Supporters in West Virginia" is from the May 02, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Amy Chozick and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Israel Quietly Legalizes Pirate Outposts in the West Bank" is from the August 30, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Extremists Turn to One Leader to Protect West's Values: Putin" is from the December 03, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Alan Feuer and Andrew Higgins and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"Trump's Election Leaves Merkel as the Liberal West's Last Defender" is from the November 12, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Alison Smale and Steven Erlanger and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Battered by Storms, West Virginia Struggles to Recover" is from the June 26, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Dan Heyman and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Chinese Propaganda Video Warns of West’s ‘Devilish Claws’" is from the December 22, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Chris Buckley and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Sanders Wins West Virginia, Prolonging Race with Clinton" is from the May 10, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Trip Gabriel and narrated by Kristi Burns.