The Small States Club : How Small Smart Powers Can Save the World, Armen Sarkissian

The Small States Club : How Small Smart Powers Can Save the World, Armen SarkissianNew Paperback In this book, Armen Sarkissian, former president of Armenia, argues that small states can navigate the complex challenges of the twenty first century in smarter ways than 'greater' powers. For smallness often regarded as a weakness can be a strength. It may induce insecurity in states, but also endows them with an instinct for survival. Large states are ponderous; small states can be agile and adaptive. Drawing on his deep experience as

whose example changes the world

fungi don’t obey rules

and experience in seven extraordinary fly-fishing expeditions that mark one year in his journey through the middle part of life when worldly demands increase even as fishing continues to beckon—and must be pursued

people have kept these repositories of their most unvarnished truths

from comets and planets to galaxy clusters and stars

Istanbul and Rio de Janeiro

Presented as a 3-day itinerary with daily stages between 64-84km (40-52 miles) in length

Cyber-warfare is often discussed

they live in close proximity to humans around the world

It is based on reminiscences by publisher Andrew Nichol and includes illustrative maps by Chris Jesty

forbidden affair with her - but in this world nothing can be kept secret

and even prolong life