Showing results for "affairs" in Politics & Social Sciences

‘The Affair…. with Anna Williamson’ will unveil the secrets behind modern-day affairs. 1 in 5 people have admitted to having an affair, but it’s a topic that is rarely explored and remains taboo, because it sparks such powerful reactions. Each episode highlights all angles of a real-life affair, told by the key protagonists offering raw insight into the causes, emotions and consequences of infidelity. In this podcast, Anna will uncover the hidden truths behind one of the most prevalent aspects of modern human relationships.To join us over on Patreon for early ad-free access, extra ...

Discovering that a partner has been unfaithful hits you like an earthquake. Long after the first jolt, emotional aftershocks can make it difficult to be there for your family, manage your daily life, and think clearly about your options. Whether you want to end the relationship or piece things back together, Getting Past the Affair guides you through the initial trauma so you can understand what happened and why before deciding how to move forward.

In this ground-breaking book, Mark Curtis reveals the covert history of British collusion with radical Islamic and terrorist groups. Drawing on declassified government files, Secret Affairs shows how successive UK governments have created strategic alliances with militant groups linked to...

Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode unpacks global events through the lens of intelligence and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and analysts. Tune in for balanced, critical perspectives that will expand your understanding of our uncertain world, deciphering the most enigmatic professions, ideologies, and organizations that shape the global landscape. Subscribe to ...

The Millennium Development Goals are due to expire at the end of 2015, and debate has turned to what should come next, with hundreds of new targets already proposed. Governments need to focus carefully and decide which goals offer the greatest returns on investment.

Indian interests are fundamentally at odds with those of the United States, writes Boggs, and diplomacy will make little difference. Burns replies.

Despite all the grim predictions, the European Union is not on the verge of collapse. Quite the contrary: If European leaders act with resolve and persistence, the union could experience a rebirth.

A charismatic Russian woman arrives in the US on a mission to improve relations between the two countries, and she soon makes some powerful friends. But who is Maria Butina? And who is she working for? As Maria gets closer to the rich and connected she also attracts the attention of the FBI. In the politically charged world of US-Russia relations, everyone has secrets and almost nothing is what it seems. From Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and Dr. Death comes SPY AFFAIR a story about deception, appearances and betrayal. Hosted by Celia Aniskovich.

In this issue: "Pitchfork Politics", by Yascha Mounk. The Tea Party and its European cousins have emerged from the enduring inability of democratic governments to satisfy their citizens’ needs. Today's populist movements won’t subside until the legitimate grievances driving them have been addressed.

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER **WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2024 BOOK OF THE YEAR** Patriot is the unforgettable life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring figures of our time. Alexei Navalny’s poisoning in 2020 by the Russian security services was a...

Katia Sinchenko shares her harrowing experience of the Russian invasion of Ukraine alongside a deeply personal history of a country with a long legacy of resistance and resilience. February 24, 2022, was supposed to be an ordinary day. Slightly tipsy and walking home from a party the night...

Today more than 100 small, asymmetric, and revolutionary wars are being waged around the world. This book provides invaluable tools for fighting such wars by taking enemy perspectives into consideration. Using case studies, Manwaring outlines vital survival lessons for leaders and organizations concerned with national security in our contemporary world. The insurgencies Manwaring describes span the globe.

Building strong marriages and relationships after infidelity is our profession. We help you cope with a spouse's affair and betrayal, while giving you the tools to learn how to heal and find forgiveness.

Foreign Affairs invites you to join its editor, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, as he talks to influential thinkers and policymakers about the forces shaping the world. Whether the topic is the war in Ukraine, the United States’ competition with China, or the future of globalization, Foreign Affairs’ weekly podcast offers the kind of authoritative commentary and analysis that you can find in the magazine and on the website.

During the early Cold War, the Dulles and Bundy brothers played critical roles in shaping U.S. foreign policy. New biographies make clear that the all four men had some common ideological blindspots. But how much of their worldview and behavior can be attributed to their WASP establishment backgrounds is an open question.

The dark arts have long been part of global politics, but digital systems expand their scope and scale. Yet success in secret statecraft depends on political context, not just sophisticated technology. Lindsay provides a general theory of intelligence performance—the analogue to military performance in battle—to explain why spies and hackers alike depend on clandestine organizations and vulnerable institutions.

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Dive into the captivating world of historical romance with Love Affairs of the Courts of Europe. In this delightful collection, Thornton Hall recounts the real-life love stories of iconic figures who once graced the grand courts of Europe. With a writing style that is both entertaining and accessible, Hall masterfully weaves together tales of charm, passion, and intrigue. While he may sprinkle in some embellishments, these flourishes only enhance the allure of each narrative. Join us on this enchanting journey through historys most romantic tales!

Do you adore books? I mean, REALLY adore them? In this captivating series of sketches, delve into the charming delights and quirky adventures of bibliomania—a passion for collecting books that are often more about the love of the object than their actual value. The author shares his lifelong pursuit with enchanting descriptions that resonate with anyone who has ever cherished a book for its very essence. He categorizes collectors into three types those driven by vanity, those seeking knowledge, and those fueled by a deep reverence and love for books. Mr. Field proudly identifies with the ...

A journey through the vast secret realm where Britain's military prepares for War, revealing how it shapes our country and transforms our society Britain is one of the most militarised places in the world. An area larger than London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow combined is given over to...