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Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The United Kingdom's status as a world power dates back hundreds of years. With an empire that once spanned the globe, British influence over global economics and diplomacy shaped the histories of North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Today, the United Kingdom remains a key world power, exerting influence over international affairs. In recent years, governmental decisions about economic policy and diplomatic and military intervention around...
2) The Koreas
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
North and South Korea share the same border, culture, language, and years of history. This books covers the current politics, economy, quality of life, society, culture, and security issues of these two countries.
3) India
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"India is a nation both ancient and modern. Founded in 1947, its history dates back 4,000 years. The majority of India's workforce is comprised of farmers; yet its overall economic growth stands among the world's greatest. While its traditionalist society disenfranchises parts of the population, it has successfully carried out the largest free elections in the world. Seven hundred active languages and over one billion people characterize the Republic...
4) Russia
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"As the world's largest nation, the Russian Federation has become a key player in world affairs since the turn of the 21st century. Events within Russia and surrounding former Soviet republics have raised questions about whether Russia's government has successfully transitioned away from the totalitarianism of the Soviet Union to a federal democracy. At the same time, international relations between Russia and the West contain echoes of Cold War distrust,...
5) Syria
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This books covers the current politics, economy, quality of life, society, culture, and security issues of Syria, including the war in Syria.
6) Iran
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Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Today, Iran represents a threat to its neighbors and maybe even the world. It could be one of the next nations to develop nuclear weapons. Although the United States and Europe have been engaging in intense diplomatic efforts to convince Iran not to go further down that road, tensions remain high. Iran is a proud country with an exalted history. Many of its leaders see it as their destiny to be a dominant power in the region, and possibly a next world...
7) Saudi Arabia
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Saudi Arabia is a country in the midst of a major cultural shift. Women are beginning to see changes that allow them more freedom; yet the country still restricts them in ways unimaginable in Western society. The government's ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 plan aims to modernize the infrastructure, technology, and tourism sectors to make Saudi Arabia more attractive to the international community. But the country's harsh social policies risk alienating...
8) Mexico
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Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
For much of the 20th and early 21st centuries, Mexico experienced a number of political, economic, and social upheavals that propelled the nation into the world's news cycle. Internal conflicts have included a growing problem with violent crime and drug cartels, as well as high levels of poverty and obstacles to upward mobility for the Mexican population. International affairs, especially relations with the United States over the security of the border...
9) China
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
China has become a global leader in the 21st century, relying on its military, economy, and diplomacy to project influence and become a superpower. With a billion and a half people, China's population is the largest in the world today and one of the most advanced, enjoying the fruits of a technology industry that has grown to become second to none. --
10) Afghanistan
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
As a landlocked country in central Asia, the region now known as Afghanistan has stood at the crossroads of empires from ancient to early modern times. Today, the country remains at the forefront of international attention as numerous terrorist organizations operate within its borders, and the ongoing war between the United States, its allies, and rebel forces is nearly two decades old. Rife with economic strife and poverty, plagued by terrorist activity...
11) Iran
Author
Series
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2007
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IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 2
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English