Carl Bildt

Explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with three of the world's top thinkers. From AI-powered jets beating human pilots to machines creating groundbreaking scientific discoveries, this groundbreaking book examines how AI is revolutionizing everything from medicine to education. Discover what this means for the world and our future, and gain an essential roadmap to this new era in human history.

'The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our life-time.' The words of Sir Edward Grey, looking out from the windows of the Foreign Office at the end of August 1914, are amongst the most famous in European history, and encapsulate the impending end of the nineteenth-century world....

Discover the allure of Trieste through Jan Morris' lyrical travelogue. Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere dives deep into the city's moodiness, history, and famous visitors like James Joyce and Sigmund Freud. With eloquent storytelling, Morris weaves together her own life experiences and reflections on cities, seas, and empires. This book is not just a cultural history, but also a poignant farewell to a beloved city.

Immerse yourself in the rich history and lively culture of Venice with this classic book hailed as one of the finest ever written about the city. From its entertaining and witty anecdotes to its melancholic yet worldly observations, this book offers a diverse and personalized perspective on one of the most complex and fascinating cities in the world. Whether you've visited Venice before or dream of one day experiencing it, this captivating read is sure to pique your interest and keep you engaged.

Discover the untold story behind Putin's rise to power and how he and a small group of KGB men surrounding him looted their country, subverted Russia's economy and legal system, and extended the Kremlin's reach into the United States and Europe. Through interviews with key inside players and a cast of colorful characters, investigative journalist Catherine Belton's Putin's People is a chilling and revelatory exposé of the KGB's revanche and the consequences for the world.

Black Wave explores the Sunni-Shia conflict in the Middle East, tracing its origins back to the 1979 Iran Revolution. This paradigm-shifting recasting of modern Middle Eastern history reveals the largely unexplored story of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, born from the sparks of the revolution. Kim Ghattas follows everyday citizens whose lives have been affected by the geopolitical drama, making her account both immediate and intimate. The book shows how religion became a tool for the two countries in their competition for dominance, igniting the culture wars that led to major global events from the 1991 American invasion of Iraq to the rise of ISIS. Black Wave is a must-read for those looking to understand the real roots of the Middle East conflict.

Discover the fascinating story of Christianity's spiritual guide in this best-selling book. The Bible is the world's most widely-distributed and translated book, but its rich history and complex contents remain obscure. Written by various authors and translated into thousands of languages, it has evolved into a sacred text with manifold meanings. In this seminal analysis, historian Karen Armstrong delves into the book's social and political background, exploring its journey from oral history to written scripture. Whether you're a person of faith or simply curious, this captivating book is a must-read.

"Discover the story of a brilliant and controversial man who shaped America's greatest diplomatic achievement post-Cold War era. From the peace agreement that put an end to the Balkan wars to his tireless efforts to end the war in Afghanistan, witness his vigorous belief in his own foreign policy ideas. Uncover the intimate and epic tale of an extraordinary and deeply flawed man in this nonfiction narrative that sheds light on the elite circles of society and government he inhabited."

"The Empty Throne" delves into the erosion of the postwar order, highlighting the danger in American diplomacy's daily chaos. The book reveals how America emerged from WWII convinced that global engagement and leadership would prevent another conflict and economic devastation. However, in recent times, America seems to have abdicated this leadership role, which threatens the country's security alliances, free markets, democracy, and human rights. The author provides an inside portrait of the greatest lurch in US foreign policy since WWI, presenting an alarming picture of an America unmaking the world that it made.