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An optimization framework for the development of efficient one-way car-sharing systems

This fourth edition of David P Forsythe's successful textbook provides an authoritative and timely analysis of the place of human rights in an age of upheaval in international politics Human rights standards are examined at the global, regional and national levels, with separate chapters on transnational corporations and advocacy groups Completely updated and revised, the fourth edition takes account of new sources and recent scholarship, as well as recent events, such as the Syrian war, the rise of ISIS, refugee flows, South Sudan crises, and the resurgence of nationalism A new chapter has been added on the media and human rights, covering both traditional and social media Examining attempts to protect human rights by various actors, such as the United Nations, the European Union, transnational corporations, and the media, the book stresses that the open-ended fate of universal human rights depends on human agency in this context Containing further reading suggestions and discussion questions, this textbook is a vital resource for courses on human rights in an international context

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Human Rights in International Relations

ISO 3166-3 Newsletters are issued by the secretariat of the ISO 3166/MA when changes in the code lists of ISO 3166-3 have been decided upon by the ISO 3166/MA. ISO 3166-3 Newsletters are identified by a two-component number, stating the currently valid edition of ISO 3166-3 in Roman numerals (e g "I") and a consecutive order number (in Latin numerals) starting with "1" for each new edition of ISO 3166-3. The headers of the table below refer to the list part of ISO 31663:1999.

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Postconflict state reconstruction has become a priority of donors in Africa. Yet, externally sponsored reconstruction efforts have met with limited achievements in the region. This is partly due to three flawed assumptions on which reconstruction efforts are predicated. The first is that Western state institutions can be transferred to Africa. The poor record of past external efforts to construct and reshape African political and economic institutions casts doubts on the overly ambitious objectives of failed state reconstruction. The second flawed assumption is the mistaken belief in a shared understanding by donors and African leaders of failure and reconstruction. Donors typically misread the nature of African politics. For local elites, reconstruction is the continuation of war and competition for resources by new means. Thus their strategies are often inimical to the building of strong public institutions. The third flawed assumption is that donors are capable of rebuilding African states. Their ambit...

Postconflict Reconstruction in Africa: Flawed Ideas about Failed States

Preface Note on Transliteration 1 The Land and People of Modern Iraq 2 The British Mandate, 1920--1932 3 The Erosion of the British Legacy, 1932--1945 4 The End of the Monarchy, 1946--1958 5 The Qasim Era, 1958--1963 6 The Arab Nationalists in Power, 1963--1968 7 The Era of Ba'th Party Rule, 1968--1979 8 The Saddam Husain Regime, 1979--1989 9 The Saddam Husain Regime, 1990--2003 10 The US Attempt at Nation-Building in Iraq, 2003--2006 11 The Stabilization of Iraq, 2007--2011 12 Economic, Social, and Cultural Change in Iraq, 2007--2011 Appendix: Tables Notes Glossary Political Personalities Bibliography Index

The Modern History of Iraq

Reviews UN efforts to transform eight unstable countries into democratic, peaceful, and prosperous partners, and compares those missions with U.S. nation-building operations. The UN provides the most suitable institutional framework for nation-building missions that require fewer than 20,000 men — one with a comparatively low cost structure, a comparatively high success rate, and the greatest degree of international legitimacy.

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The UN's Role in Nation-Building: From the Congo to Iraq

: This monograph is intended to help analysts and policymakers assess the political, demographic, and economic vulnerabilities of Iran to potential U.S. policy measures. The study dissects the political complexities and vulnerabilities of the Iranian government, evaluates ethnic and demographic tensions in Iran, and assesses recent economic developments and potential trajectories of future economic growth. It concludes with a set of policy recommendations for the U.S. government based on the analysis.

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Iran's Political, Demographic, and Economic Vulnerabilities

Most environmental analyses focus on changing existing processes to use less energy and produce fewer emissions. This report uses energy service analysis (ESA) to examine possibilities for instead changing how a service is delivered. The ESA framework is used to analyze how changes in the provision of two services — news delivery and personal mobility — might reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and suggests other areas in which ESA could be applied.

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Energy Services Analysis: An Alternative Approach for Identifying Opportunities to Reduce Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

This report assesses likely demographic and economic trends in the Arab world through 2020, focusing on changes that are likely to affect U.S. defense planning and U.S. policy in the region.

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Future Challenges for the Arab World: The Implications of Demographic and Economic Trends

Haiti's future prosperity and peace require building a more effective, resilient state. RAND researchers identified Haiti's main challenges and recommended a set of state-building priorities that are necessary, feasible, and sustainable.

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Keith Crane

Papers

The UN's Role in Nation-Building: From the Congo to Iraq

Iran's Political, Demographic, and Economic Vulnerabilities

Energy Services Analysis: An Alternative Approach for Identifying Opportunities to Reduce Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

Future Challenges for the Arab World: The Implications of Demographic and Economic Trends

Building a More Resilient Haitian State: Key Recommendations and Priorities