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The Party

The Party provides a gripping examination of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) inner workings. Through extensive research and interviews, McGregor uncovers how the CCP maintains power, controls key sectors, and perpetuates influence through patronage, nepotism, and corruption. The book offers an unparalleled view of the CCP's decision-making processes, explores the challenges it faces, and speculates on its future trajectory. Essential reading for understanding the enigmatic CCP and its role in shaping modern China, this book has significant implications for the international community. (Courtesy Graphic)

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The People's Republic of Amnesia: Tiananmen Revisited

The People's Republic of Amnesia: Tiananmen Revisited provides a compelling examination of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and their enduring impact on Chinese society and politics. Through extensive research and interviews, Lim reveals the Chinese government's efforts to suppress information and erase the tragedy's remembrance. The book uncovers the hidden history of the protests and explores the broader implications of state-controlled memory on a nation's identity. This thought-provoking work is essential for understanding contemporary China and the ongoing struggle for truth and freedom. (Courtesy Graphic)

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China's New Red Guards

China's New Red Guards delves into the resurgence of radical Maoist ideologies in modern China. The book explores the persistence of neo-Maoism and its adherents, despite China's economic liberalization, and examines their impact on Chinese politics and potential influence on the nation's future. Through extensive research and interviews, Blanchette sheds light on this re-emerging radicalism and its challenges to China's current leadership, offering valuable insights into the complexities of contemporary Chinese politics and Mao Zedong's enduring legacy. (Courtesy Graphic)

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The Avoidable War

The Avoidable War demystifies the actions of both sides, explaining and translating them for the benefit of the other. Geopolitical disaster is still avoidable, but only if these two giants can find a way to coexist without betraying their core interests through what Rudd calls “managed strategic competition.” Should they fail, down that path lies the possibility of a war that could rewrite the future of both countries, and the world. (Courtesy Graphic)

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Stilwell and the American Experience in China

Tuchman uses the life of Joseph Stilwell, the military attaché to China in 1935-1939 and commander of United States forces and Allied Chief of Staff to Chiang Kai-shek in 1942-1944, to explore the history of China from the Revolution of 1911 to the turmoil of World War II, when China’s Nationalist government faced attack from Japanese invaders and Communist insurgents. (Courtesy Graphic)

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The Rise and Fall of Imperial China

China was the world’s leading superpower for almost two millennia, falling behind only in the last two centuries and now rising to dominance again. What factors led to imperial China’s decline? The Rise and Fall of Imperial China offers a systematic look at the Chinese state from the seventh century through to the twentieth. Focusing on how short-lived emperors often ruled a strong state while long-lasting emperors governed a weak one, Yuhua Wang shows why lessons from China’s history can help us better understand state building. Drawing on more than a thousand years of Chinese history, The Rise and Fall of Imperial China highlights the role of elite social relations in influencing the trajectories of state development. (Courtesy Graphic)

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The Search for Modern China

The Search for Modern China is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of China's historical transformation from the late 16th century to the late 20th century. Spence chronicles China's socio-political evolution, highlighting key events, figures, and ideas that have shaped the nation's identity. From the Ming and Qing dynasties to the Republican era and the People's Republic, the book delves into the complexities of China's cultural, economic, and political landscapes. By providing rich historical context and examining the challenges faced by this ancient civilization, The Search for Modern China offers a thorough understanding of China's ongoing quest for modernization and its implications for the contemporary world. (Courtesy Graphic)

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Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support

Two new programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.

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Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support

Two new programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.

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Leading the Next Generation

Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore Dr. Tim Elmore shares practical advice on leading the next generation. With special guests such as John C. Maxwell, Dan Pink and Carol Dweck, listeners will get a fresh perspective and tips on how to best connect with today’s young adults. (Courtesy Graphic)

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The Transformation Myth

Phillips, and Jonathan R. Copulsky argues that the traditional view of transformation as a one-time event is no longer viable in today's rapidly changing business environment. Instead, organizations must adopt a continuous transformation mindset, in which they are constantly adapting to new technologies, customer demands, and market conditions. The book provides a framework for organizations to develop this mindset and outlines a number of specific steps that can be taken to improve their ability to adapt and thrive in a disruptive environment. (Courtesy Graphic)

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AFWERX

AFWERX accelerates agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming leaders in innovative technology with Airman and Guardian talent.

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AFWERX

AFWERX accelerates agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming leaders in innovative technology with Airman and Guardian talent.

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AFWERX

AFWERX accelerates agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming leaders in innovative technology with Airman and Guardian talent.

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AFWERX

AFWERX accelerates agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming leaders in innovative technology with Airman and Guardian talent.

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The Long Game

What does China want, does it have a grand strategy to achieve it, and what should the United States do about it? The Long Game draws from a rich base of Chinese primary sources, including decades worth of party documents, leaked materials, memoirs by party leaders, as well as careful analysis of China's conduct, to provide a history of China's grand strategy since the end of the Cold War. (Courtesy Graphic)

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Where Great Powers Meet

In Where Great Powers Meet, renowned China scholar David Shambaugh explores the US-China competition for power, particularly in Southeast Asia. This critical sub-region could determine whether Asia remains under American influence or falls into a new Chinese sphere of influence. Shambaugh assesses the likelihood of a regional power transition, examining the assets each country brings to bear, and how ASEAN and its member states navigate between the two powers. The fate of Southeast Asia serves as a significant indicator of the ongoing global power shift between the US and China. (Courtesy Graphic)

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Active Defense

Active Defense provides a systematic analysis of China's military strategies since the 1949 Communist Revolution. Drawing from diverse Chinese-language sources, Fravel investigates the reasons behind the nine strategic guideline changes, focusing on the strategies adopted in 1956, 1980, and 1993. The study reveals that China pursued significant changes in response to shifts in international warfare and when the Communist Party was united. Active Defense offers a comprehensive examination of how and why states alter their defense policies, delving into China's security threats over the past seven decades. (Courtesy Graphic)

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The World According to China

The World According to China explores China's ambitious strategy, led by Xi Jinping, to reclaim past glory and reshape the geostrategic landscape. Xi envisions Chinese global centrality, with sovereignty over Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the South China Sea, expanded global reach through the Belt and Road Initiative, and influence over international norms and values. It is a world radically different from that of today. The international community must understand and respond to the risks and opportunities presented by a world reconstructed by China. (Courtesy Graphic)

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