Global strategic developments a futuristic vision

Table of Contents: “…Future global strategic developments -- Global strategic developments and challenges for the Gulf region -- Towards further political modernization in the Gulf -- The evolution of the United Nations and the Security Council -- The role of rising powers in the global system -- The future significance of the Gulf Cooperation Council -- US defense reform and the future of warfare -- A strategic vision for Gulf security -- Future trends in violent threats to security -- The future of trhe international monetary system: challenges and opportunities -- The post-crisis global landscape: implications for emerging economies -- International financial institutions and global economic security -- Prospects for sustainable human development in the Gulf…”

Weapon of the strong conversations on US state terrorism

Table of Contents: “…Patrick Bond: International financial institutions and the economics of terrorism -- 10. …”

International organizations and implementation enforcers, managers, authorities?

Table of Contents: “…: the implementation styles of the European Union and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in education policy / Kerstin Martens & Carolin Balzer -- Pincers and self-interest : implementing gender equality legislation under domestic and European pressures / Anna van der Vleuten -- The Achilles' heel of European regulation : national administrative styles and the Commission's neglect of practical implementation / Esther Versluis -- The implementation of the Basel Capital Accord in Hungary and Slovenia : the relative importance of domestic institutions / Dora Piroska -- International financial institutions and Russia's civil service reform : international push or domestic pull? …”

Satow's diplomatic practice

Table of Contents: “…1: Diplomacy: A Short History from Pre-Classical Origins to the Fall of the Berlin Wall -- 2: The Changes in and Challenges of Modern Diplomacy -- 3: Introduction to International Law -- 4: The State: its Concept as a Legal Person in International Law -- 5: Functions of Diplomatic Missions and Consulates -- 6: Diplomatic Communication -- 7: Precedence, Credentials and Agrement for Heads of Mission -- 8: Appointment and Function of Consuls -- 9: Consular Access and Protection -- 10: The Diplomatic Mission, the Corps, Breach of Relations and Protection of Interests -- 11: Terrorism and Diplomacy -- 12: Privileges and Immunities of the State, the Head of State, State officials, and State agencies -- 13: Privileges and Immunities of Diplomatic Missions -- 14: Privileges and Immunities of Diplomatic Agents -- 15: Special Missions -- 16: Multilateral Diplomacy -- 17: Human Rights -- 18: The United Nations-I The Charter and its Operation -- 19: The United Nations-II Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programmes, Regional Commissions, and Special Bodies -- 20: International Financial Institutions and Bodies -- 21: The European Union-I Development, Structure, and Decision-Making -- 22: The European Union-II External Relations -- 23: Other International and Regional Organizations: Commonwealth, NATO, Council of Europe, OAS, AU, ASEAN, CIS, Francophonie, Arab League, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Gulf Cooperation Council, OSCE -- 24: Prevention and Management of Conflict and Settlement of Disputes -- 25: International Court of Justice -- 26: Prosecutions: The International Criminal Court and other Tribunals -- 27: Public Diplomacy and its Offshoots -- 28: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Violent Non-State Actors (VNSAs) -- 29: Secret or Back-Channel Diplomacy, Secret Intelligence, Religious and Other Unconventional Diplomatic Actors -- 30: International Conferences -- 31: Treaties and Other International Instruments-I General Definition; Treaty Formalities -- 32: Treaties and Other International Instruments-II Most common forms: Treaty/Convention/Agreement/Protocol -- 33: Treaties and Other International Instruments-III Pact/Act/Modus Vivendi/Declaration/Exchange of Notes/Memorandum of Understanding/Final Act -- 34: Treaties and Other International Instruments-IV Ratification, Accession, Acceptance and Approval, Treaty Succession -- 35: Treaties and Other International Instruments-V Interpretation, Reservations, Termination; the effects of war on treaties; ius cogens -- 36: Advice to Diplomats…”