Книга: Willem Evers «A Stitch in Time Saves Nine»
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Производитель: "LAP Lambert Academic Publishing" This book contributes to answering the question whether or not there is a chance to successfully prevent the eruption of violent conflict in Zimbabwe by taking preventive diplomatic action. In order to do so, it first defines the concept of preventive diplomacy and discusses its viability and strategic value. Next, it develops a theoretical model outlining and weighing situational conditions perceived to be either essential for, or contributing to, successful preventive diplomatic intervention in interstate disputes. After having analyzed the political situation in Zimbabwe, the thesis comes to the conclusion that the chance for successful preventive diplomatic intervention is slim at best. Despite clear international willingness to engage in and support preventive diplomatic efforts, combined with ample availability of sufficient financial means and information, Mugabe``s corrupt patronage systems and other domestic pressures to preserve the current situation... ISBN:9783843387798 Издательство: "LAP Lambert Academic Publishing" (2011)
ISBN: 9783843387798 |
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stitch in time saves nine — A stitch in time saves nine means that if a job needs doing it is better to do it now, because it will only get worse, like a hole in clothes that requires stitching … The small dictionary of idiomes
stitch in time saves nine — A stitch in time saves nine means that if a job needs doing it is better to do it now, because it will only get worse, like a hole in clothes that requires stitching. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Stitch in time saves nine — A stitch in time saves nine means that if a job needs doing it is better to do it now, because it will only get worse, like a hole in clothes that requires stitching … Dictionary of English idioms
a stitch in time saves nine — proverb if you sort out a problem immediately it may save a lot of extra work later * * * a stitch in time (saves nine) ◇ The phrase a stitch in time (saves nine) means that it is better to fix a problem when it is small than to wait and let it… … Useful english dictionary
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