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?Published in cooperation with the Georgetown Center for Strategic and International Studies, this collection is not another theoretical contribution to small power motivation and strategic capacity, such as Sheila Harden's Small Is Dangerous or Marshall Singer's Weak States in a World of Powers. Although it offers a wealth of forecasts for potential conflicts, leadership motivations, and military capabilities in several emerging regional powers, this volume's real purpose is to remind us that although typically rooted in local causes and ... rivalries ... conflicts (in these countries) frequently injure Western interests and foster the extension of Soviet power and influence.' Although the book provides fascinating glimpses into command and control of nuclear forces in China, deployment of Soviet aircraft in India, and remilitarization in Mexico, the ideological narrowness of its framework detracts from consideration of questions salient to these nations' perceptions of their security interests. What are the likely consequences of military modernization on civilian control of the armed forces in Mexico? Will US-Soviet nuclear arms control efforts placate Indian security concerns? Will Chinese economic development lessen the motivation of the People's Republic of China to deploy a nuclear second-strike capacity? Recommended only for highly specialized military studies collections.?-Choice
Über den Autor / die Autorin
The author of "Picatrix" was likely a highly educated and intellectually versatile scholar, deeply rooted in the Arabic-speaking world of the 11th century. He was well-versed in a variety of disciplines, including astrology, alchemy, and philosophy, drawing on Greek, Persian, and Indian sources. As a participant in the Islamic Golden Age's rich scholarly tradition, he likely had access to extensive libraries and intellectual circles. His work suggests a blend of academic knowledge and practical application, indicating both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in astrological and magical practices.
