Chile Urbano Hacia el Siglo XXI

Intelligence, just like any public function provided by a service to the state and to society, must be understood by citizens. Transparency policies enacted by intelligence services in Western democracies from the end of the Cold War, and especially in the wake of 9/11, have generated knowledge about the missions and duties of these organizations. In the case of Spain, academic studies of intelligence have expanded thanks to a project developed by the National Intelligence Center (CNI) in collaboration with King Juan Carlos University, the Carlos III University of Madrid, and other...

Trade has always been shaped by technological innovation. In recent times, a new technology, Blockchain, has been greeted by many as the next big game-changer. Can Blockchain revolutionize international trade? This publication seeks to demystify the Blockchain phenomenon by providing a basic explanation of the technology. It analyses the relevance of this technology for international trade by reviewing how it is currently used or can be used in the various areas covered by WTO rules. In doing so, it provides an insight into the extent to which this technology could affect cross-border trade...

Medianoche del 3 de julio de 1976. Las Fuerzas Especiales de Israel aterrizan en plena oscuridad en una pista del aeropuerto de Entebbe, en la Uganda del sanguinario dictador Idi Amin. Tienen tan solo tres minutos para burlar un cordón de paracaidistas ugandeses de élite, asaltar la terminal del aeropuerto y liberar a más de cien rehenes israelíes, franceses y estadounidenses. La Operación Rayo ha dado comienzo. Sobre la base de documentos clasificados en archivos emplazados en cuatro países y entrevistas con participantes clave en la operación, incluidos soldados y políticos...

CONTENIDO: La retórica de la conquista - Los partidarios de la guerra eterna - La gran estrategia del imperio americano - La geopolítica del petróleo - Choques de imperios.