{"title":" Politics Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAafaq Library presents a thought‑provoking collection of political books that explore governance, policy, and the forces shaping societies. From classic works on political theory to contemporary analyses of global affairs, our selection offers readers the tools to understand power, leadership, and civic responsibility. Whether you are a student, researcher, or an engaged citizen, Aafaq Library provides resources that inspire informed debate and deepen your perspective on the world of politics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"الاتحاد-الاوروبي-والدروس-المستفادة-عربيا","title":"Al-Ittihaadul Uorobbee wad Duroosul Mustafaadah ‘arabiyyan","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;;text-align:left;direction:ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book comes in the context of addressing the reasons that justify the need for a new study on the European experience in integration and amalgamation;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;;text-align:left;direction:ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe success of this experiment makes studying it necessary to identify the reasons for this success, and the lack of comparative studies between the Arab and European experiences, their failure to cover the subject, and their inability to extract lessons learned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"حسن نافعة","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44669757161649,"sku":"9789953450193","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1833\/4129\/files\/2023-06-13T132341.852_3e034fa1-3a7a-4439-8d6e-408bb863815c.png?v=1734426676"},{"product_id":"الفتوحات-العربية-في-روايات-المغلوبين","title":"Al-Futoohaatul ‘arabiyyah fii Riwaayaatil Maghooliyyeen","description":"\u003cp style=\";text-align:left;direction:ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Arab conquests were a foundational event in Arab-Islamic history. 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It is distinguished by its distance from the style of direct delivery and overt teaching, choosing stories and tales as a means of teaching and guidance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp style=\"text-align: right;;text-align:left;direction:ltr\"\u003eThe strange thing is that this book, originally written in Arabic, since 1061 AH\/1651 AD, has remained unknown to Arabic readers, while it has been widely circulated among readers of a number of European languages ​​since 1976, when researcher René Khawam extracted this book from a manuscript deposited in the National Library in Paris. Its publication was not limited to the French language, but also extended to other languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;;text-align:left;direction:ltr\"\u003e We have no doubt that the Arab reader will gain a double benefit: joy from the stories and anecdotes on the one hand, and the restoration of Arab political history on the other hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"رنيه خوام","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44669786095793,"sku":"9781855160101","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1833\/4129\/files\/Untitleddesign-2023-05-17T101048.019_beb11fb5-267d-4178-bec1-ac16c8a8d426.png?v=1734426534"},{"product_id":"no-is-not-enough","title":"No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump's Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e– bestselling roadmap to resistance in the Trump era from the internationally acclaimed activist and author of\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn Fire\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Battle for Paradise\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe election of Donald Trump is a dangerous escalation in a world of cascading crises. 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