A Brief History of International Relations

The world does not need to be complex and confusing. It can be made simpler so that the business, political, social, economic implications of global news briefs beaming across your television or electronic device can be easily grasped.

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Kathleen Brush began 20 very fulfilling years as a turnaround executive for high tech companies in 1994. Her titles included Vice President of Marketing or Engineering, President, and CEO. Later she switched to leadership consulting and writing on leadership and global issues. In 2015, she released the Power of One: Yoüre the Boss. Her articles have appeared in Financial Times China, The Washington Post, CNBC, Bloomberg Businessweek, CIO.com, The Conference Board, American Management Association, Women Entrepreneur, and Black Enterprise. In 2019, she started the Kathleen Brush Foundation, which is committed to advancing women in leadership. Brush has a pre-law degree from the University of Central Florida, an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, and a PhD from Union Institute & University.

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Introduction Section I. Introduction: The Era of Empire Islamic Empires The European Empires The Russian Empire The Chinese Empire The United States WWI and WWII The Aftermaths of EmpireAn Introduction Political Systems: Aftermaths of Empire The Presence of Religions: Aftermaths of Empire Increasing Diversity and Discrimination: Aftermaths of Empire BordersIncreasing Diversity: Aftermaths of Empire Social HierarchiesInstitutionalizing Discrimination: Aftermaths of Empire Gender Discrimination: Aftermaths of Empire Language: Aftermaths of Empire The Rise of Inter-Governmental Organizations: Aftermaths of Empire Wars Winners and Losers: Aftermaths of Empire Postscripts: Aftermaths of Empire Undoing Empire Epilogue Section II. The Era of Nation-States: Becoming Nation-States Sub-Saharan Africa The Middle East and North Africa South Asia Southeast Asia Eastern Asia Central Asia Eastern Europe Central Europe Western Europe Latam English-Speaking North America Oceania Conclusion Appendices Appendix A: Countries by Region Appendix B: Designations for Groups of Countries Index.