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Book SynopsisTwo years before T E Lawrence received orders to travel to the Hejaz to liaise with the leader of the Arab Revolt, other British officers had already roamed the Arabian Peninsula's unforgiving Nejdi desert, to rally tribal support for the British war effort. The first was Captain William Henry Irvine Shakespear, a political agent from the Government of India's Political Department. Born in October 1878 in India, Shakespear spent much of his childhood away from his Anglo-Indian parents, schooling in Portsmouth and later in the Isle of Man, before entering Sandhurst as a British Indian Army Officer Cadet. On his return to India, Shakespear spent six years in military service before he joined the Political Department in 1904, serving twice in Bandar Abbas and briefly in Muscat. Shakespear's next mission was as a political agent in Kuwait, arriving at the coastal Sheikhdom in the spring of 1909. For the next four years, he travelled extensively into the Nejdi desert, providing both London and Delhi with valuable intelligence about the vastly unknown interior as well as cultivating a personal relationship with Ibn Sa'ud, the Emir of Riyadh. At a time when London and Constantinople were negotiating the Anglo-Ottoman treaty, Shakespear almost became persona non grata for advocating the need to back the emir after his tribal warriors had expelled the Ottoman garrisons in al-Hasa in 1913. When war was declared in July 1914, Shakespear was one of the first to try to join the British Army to fight in France, but when the Ottoman Empire looked set to ally with Germany, the powers that had previously shunned him now needed his unique knowledge of Central Arabia and relationship with Ibn Sa'ud. That October, as many of his peers and countrymen crossed the English Channel to reinforce those already in the trenches, Shakespear set sail for Kuwait on special duty to rendezvous with the emir. It was a mission that T E Lawrence would later commend, acknowledging the crucial role that the political agent played during the early stages the Middle Eastern theatre of war. Shakespear was a pioneer in exploring the Nejd, capturing many firsts with his camera, although there were a few other equally intrepid British officials who preceded him into the desert. From the late-18th century, the East India Company collided numerous times with the House of Sa'ud as both attempted to understand the intentions of the other, before the political agent finally laid the foundations for formal diplomatic relations with Ibn Sa'ud, and later with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Pushkin House Book Prize 2023*A Telegraph Book of the Year* A Times Best Book of Summer 2023*Shortlisted for the Parliamentary Book Awards*An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol.The Russo-Ukrainian War is the most serious geopolitical crisis since the Second World War and yet at the heart of the conflict is a mystery. Vladimir Putin apparently lurched from a calculating, subtle master of opportunity to a reckless gambler, putting his regime and Russia itself at risk of destruction. Why?Drawing on over 25 years' experience as a correspondent in Moscow, as well as his own family ties to Russia and Ukraine, journalist Owen Matthews takes us through the poisoned historical roots of the conflict, into the Covid bubble where Putin conceived his invasion plans in a fog of paranoia about Western threats, and finally into the inner circle around Ukrainian president and unexpected war Trade Review‘Not merely the first full account of the war in Ukraine, but may set the standard for some time to come … a remarkable achievement, with Matthews’s expert eye like an all-seeing drone, buzzing from one side of the conflict to the other’ 5* Telegraph ‘A vivid and revealing first draft of history … The strength of his account lies in his ability to tell the story from many angles, weaving them into a single, fast-paced narrative … fascinating’ Financial Times ‘The best current analysis of the countdown to war’ Serhii Plokhy, TLS ‘There will be many more books on Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, but Owen Matthews’ extraordinary perspective has produced an interim account of special value.’ Daily Mail ‘A wave of hurriedly written books about the Russo-Ukrainian war is about to crash over our bookshops and overburdened shelves, but it is hard not to feel sorry for most of their authors. Owen Matthews has already come out with what is not only one of the fastest, but also likely to be the best, setting a painfully high benchmark for those who follow.’ Times ‘The best new book on Russia … a classic as enduring as Orwell’s Homage to Catalonia’ Literary Review ‘Superb … a true page-turner’ Andrew Roberts, BBC History

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Book SynopsisThe Hopkins Touch offers the first portrait in over two decades of the most powerful man in Roosevelt''s administration. In this impressive biography, David Roll shows how Harry Hopkins, an Iowa-born social worker who had been an integral part of the New Deal''s implementation, became the linchpin in FDR''s--and America''s--relationships with Churchill and Stalin, and spoke with an authority second only to the president''s. Hopkins could take the political risks his boss could not, and proved crucial to maintaining personal relations among the Big Three. Beloved by some--such as Churchill, who believed that Hopkins always went to the root of the matter--and trusted by most--including the paranoid Stalin--there were nevertheless those who resented the influence of the White House Rasputin. Based on newly available sources, The Hopkins Touch is an absorbing, substantial work that offers a fresh perspective on the World War II era and the Allied leaders, through the life of the man who keTrade ReviewThe Hopkins Touch is the best biography of a crucial figure at pivotal moment in American history since Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1948 classic, Roosevelt and Hopkins. * Steven Casey, author of Cautious Crusade: Franklin D. Roosevelt, American Public Opinion and the War against Nazi Germany, 1941-1945 *Harry Hopkins was FDR's left-hand man. He helped the maestro direct the American-British-Russian alliance that won World War II. David Roll shows just how he did it, this quiet deal-maker Churchill called 'Lord Root of the Matter.' The Hopkins Touch deserves its place aside Robert Sherwood's Roosevelt and Hopkins and Jon Meacham's Franklin and Winston." * Chris Matthews, host of "Hardball with Chris Matthews" on MSNBC *It is refreshing to read an account of a time when commitment to the national interest, personal depth in history, vision, loyalty and discretion were the watchwords. Such is the portrait of Harry Hopkins, Franklin Roosevelt's closest confidante and trusted surrogate, drawn by David Roll in this absorbing update of Robert Sherwood's defining work. Drawing on material never before available, Roll revisits Hopkins roots, his intimate relationship with the president, how deeply he was revered by Prime Minister Churchill, and trusted by Joseph Stalin * all in one of the best researched, and well-written biographical works I've ever read. The Hopkins Touch deserves a place in the American political history stacks of every library in Americaand also on your night stand.Robert (Bud) McFarlane, National Security Adviser to Ronald Reagan *Mr. Roll's use of previously unavailable materials enables him to present a far more comprehensive story. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the period. A truly magisterial biography. * The Washington Times *Displaying a strong grasp of the intervening half-century of historical scholarship, delivering a strong and clear-eyed appraisal of Hopkins's personal life, and demonstrating considerable narrative talents. * Wall Street Journal *David Roll has captured the essence of one of the most important non-governmental figures in American history. Crisply written, meticulously researched, The Hopkins Touch is a pleasure to read. * Jean Edward Smith, author of FDR, and Eisenhower in War and Peace *A masterful portrait of one of the most fascinating political figures this country has ever produced. David Roll has vividly captured the infinite complexities and extraordinary influence of FDR aide Harry Hopkins ... part playboy, part reformer ... whose peerless diplomatic efforts in World War II helped cement the Anglo-American alliance and pave the way for the Allies' victory. * Lynne Olson, author of Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in its Finest, Darkest Hour *That FDR created the world in which we live is a commonplace; as David Roll demonstrates in this highly readable book it was a world created by FDR and Harry Hopkins. The material on Hopkins' maneuvering the U.S. to the North African invasion in the fall of 1942 is by itself imaginative and persuasive. I wish that I'd had Roll's book at my elbow when I was writing about those years. * Warren Kimball, editor of Churchill and Roosevelt, the Complete Correspondence *If Franklin D. Roosevelt had an alter ego, it was the brilliant and cunning Harry Hopkins. David Roll does a marvelous job of documenting the heroic importance of Hopkins during the Second World War. Hopkins emerges as one of America's indispensable patriots. This is a surefooted and brilliantly researched biography that deserves a wide readership. * Douglas Brinkley, author of Cronkite and The Wilderness Warrior *Sharply observed, gracefully written, David Roll's portrait of FDR's closest adviser offers us an intimate look at the wise, brave, and humane exercise of power. If only other presidents were blessed with advisers like Harry Hopkins! * Evan Thomas, author of Ike's Bluff: President Eisenhower's Secret Struggle to Save the World *In 1940, Britain stood alone; it's survival in doubt. As the US edged closer to war, Harry Hopkins became FDR's confidant on geopolitical issues. In creating the 'grand alliance' his role was crucial. In this splendid, well-researched biography, David Roll has portrayed the decisive actions taken by this 'grey eminence.' * James Schlesinger, former Secretary of Defense to Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford *In this important new book, David Roll brings Hopkins out of the shadows and casts a bright and unblinking light on the central -- even essential -- role that Harry Hopkins played in forging and maintaining the alliance that won the Second World War. * Craig L. Symonds, author of The Battle of Midway *This delightful book - a genuine page turner - portrays the relationship between FDR and Hopkins in a balanced manner while maintaining the reader's interest with insights into the important players of World War II. Scholars and general readers interested in the era will thoroughly enjoy it. An essential purchase. * Library Journal *A compelling portrait of a World War II hero whose victories took place far from the battlefield. * Kirkus *illuminating new biography ... impressive * J. Garry Clifford, Journal of American Studies *Roll's book is fresh, extremely well researched and well written. It is difficult to see how anyone who is seriously interested in understanding the wartime alliance and the development of wartime strategy could fail to benefit from it. * Richard M. Wevill, History *Table of ContentsC O N T E N T S ; Prologue: Moving In ; 1 Ambitious Reformer ; 2 Asks for Nothing Except to Serve ; 3 He Suddenly Came Out with It - The Whole Program ; 4 The Right Man ; 5 First Glimpse of Dawn? ; 6 Vodka Has Authority ; 7 At Last We Have Gotten Together ; 8 We Are All in the Same Boat Now ; 9 Some Sort of a Front This Summer ; 10 The Hopkins Touch ; 11 Lighting the Torch ; 12 The View from Marrakech ; 13 Fault Lines ; 14 Th e Alliance Shifts ; 15 Tilting toward the Russians ; 16 A Soldier's Debt ; 17 The Best They Could Do ; 18 A Leave of Absence from Death ; 19 Th e Root of the Matter

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Book SynopsisIn High Wire, Angela Huyue Zhang provides a comprehensive and sophisticated overview of how China regulates its enormous tech sector. By closely scrutinizing the incentives and interactions among the key players, Zhang introduces a dynamic pyramid model to analyze the structure, process, and outcome of China''s unique regulatory system. She showcases the shrewd self-regulatory tactics employed by Chinese tech titans to survive and thrive in an institutional environment plagued by endemic fraud and corruption. She also reveals how the Chinese State has given a helping hand to digital platforms by offering them indispensable judicial support. Through a robust analysis of the tumultuous 2020-2022 tech crackdown, Zhang explores the model''s profound impact on three vital pillars of Chinese platform regulation, including antitrust, data, and labor enforcement. As Zhang demonstrates, the tech crackdown has led to the private sector''s retreat and the state''s advancement in the tech industr

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A work of impressive scholarship and historical imagination, whose range of intellectual reference and polish of style make it unlike anything written about the EU before or since”—Perry Anderson, London Review of Books"This insightful book, written by someone close to events, comprehends and confronts the dynamic tensions in Europe between the politicians and public opinion. A must-read for reform-minded pro-Europeans and sceptics alike."—Lord Mandelson"The Passage to Europe is a book on European integration like no other: history, political theory, social science and constitutional law laid out in such a personal and compelling narrative that one does not perceive the depth of learning and experience underlying it. Students, politicians and anyone interested in European politics will profit from reading this book. There are few better ways to grasp how a continent became a Union."—Joseph H.H. Weiler, author of The Constitution of Europe: 'Do the New Clothes Have an Emperor?' and Other Essays on European Integration"A revolution in thinking and speaking about Europe."—Dutch Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans

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Book SynopsisWhy have state-building projects across the MENA region proven to be so difficult for so long? Following the end of the Ottoman Empire in the early 1920s, the countries of the region began a violent and divisive process of state formation. But a century later, state-building remains inconclusive. This book traces the emergence and evolution of state-building across the MENA region and identifies the main factors that impeded its success: the slow end of the Ottoman Empire; the experience of colonialism; and the rise of nationalistic and religious movements. The authors reveal the ways in which the post-colonial state proved itself authoritarian and formed on the model of the colonial state. They also identify the nationalist and Islamist movements that competed for political leadership across the nascent systems, enabling the military to establish a grip on the security apparatus and national economies. Finally, in the context of the Arab Spring and its conflict-filled aftermath, thiTrade ReviewThis timely book highlights the under-researched historical dimension of state-making and unmaking... respond[ing] successfully to the promise in [its] title. With this book's demonstration of historical legacies, MENA state-Building analysis is no longer the complex puzzle it was. -- Bahgat Korany , American University in Cairo and University of Montreal, CanadaSheds new light on one century of the state system in the modern Middle East ... A powerful and essential book to understand the failure of the state system and its contribution to a century of conflict in the Middle East. Eugene Rogan, Oxford University -- Eugene Rogan, Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History, Oxford University, UKTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword, Lisa Anderson Part One – Foundations and Legacies 1. A Century of Elusive State-Building in the Middle East and North Africa: From the Balfour Declaration of 1917 to the Deal of the Century of 2020, Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou 2. “The Western Question”, Henry Laurens 3. From the Twilight of the Ottoman Empire to the ‘Caliphate’ Redux: The Tortuous Journey of Arab Statehood, Benoît Challand Part Two – Irresolution and Absences 4. A State in Search of a Nation: The Case of Iraq, Faleh Abdel Jabar 5. One Hundred Years of the Palestinian National Movement, Ahmad Samih Khalidi 6. Permanent Irresolution of the Kurdish Question, Jordi Tejel Part Three – Reinventions and Returns 7. Egypt’s Post-Arab Spring Neo-Authoritarianism, Bruce Rutherford 8. Armed Militancy and Alternative Statehood: Al Qaeda, the Islamic State and the Rise of Revolutionary Islamism, François Burgat 9. “Authoritarianism, Weakness and the New Great Game”, Bertrand Badie Conclusion, “Longing for the State, Mistrusting the State”, Ghassan Salamé

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Book SynopsisSoft power' is an oft-used term and commands an instinctive understanding among journalists and casual observers, who mostly interpret it as diplomatic' or somehow persuasive'. Hard power' is seen, by contrast, as something more tangible and usually military. But this is a superficial appreciation of a more subtle concept - and one key to Britain''s future on the international stage. Britain's Persuaders is a deep exploration of this phenomenon, using new research into the instruments of soft power evident in British society and most relevant to the 2020s. Some, like the British Council or the BBC World Service, are explicitly intended to generate soft power in accordance with governmental intentions; but rather more, like the entertainment industries, sport, professional regulatory bodies, hospitality industries or education sectors have more penetrating soft power effects even as they pursue their own independent or commercial rationales.This book conducts an up-to-date audit'Trade ReviewSoft power is one of those phrases often heard but rarely understood. In this thoughtful and original book, Clarke and Ramscar subject the concept to welcome scrutiny, through a strategic lens. Their findings should be cause for optimism. If harnessed correctly, British soft power can give the country a unique advantage in a more competitive age. * John Bew, Professor of History and Foreign Policy at King’s College London and advisor to the Prime Minister *For all the talk of aircraft carriers and defence spending it is surely soft power that will define the success or failure of that elusive concept “Global Britain”. This timely study explores the many elements of Britain’s influence and underscores a truism often forgotten; national power begins with dynamism and integrity at home. * Jonathan Marcus, Former Defence & Diplomatic Correspondent, BBC News *A beautifully written and intellectually bracing account of Britain’s soft power. Many studies understand the concept of soft power in terms of assets. Clarke and Ramscar see soft power as ‘power magnetism’ and analyse it in terms of the purpose it is designed to serve. Rather than a dry balance sheet approach, the authors look at what British people actually do that is attractive. The book is replete with examples and offers a richly nuanced account of how soft power works and the problems governments have in using it to serve policy goals. Its prescriptions, from harnessing the creative potential of all the UK’s region, to having the courage and commitment to exhibit British values and foster professional integrity, are timely and worthy. The authors are optimistic about the future for Britain’s soft power. I will be too if policymakers read and digest the important insights of this excellent volume. * Professor Jamie Gaskarth, The Open University, UK *In the turbulent times of the 21st Century Britain faces new challenges, and questions about its role in the world. This study of Britain's power updates our understanding of Britain's position in the world, and how shifting power structures present new opportunities and challenges for a variety of actors, both foreign and domestic, in the future of Britain and in shaping Britain's future. * Eliot Higgins, Founder, Bellingcat. *A timely reminder that Britain possesses an abundance of soft power, and a refreshing attempt to define it. The authors show us that such power is hard to acquire and impossible to direct, but that it can be nurtured and expanded over time - a vital mission for the UK after Brexit. This is important reading for all who want to see their country remain one of the most influential in the world. * Lord Hague of Richmond, former Foreign Secretary *This book is a guide for policy makers if they want the UK to be a persuader on a global stage. * The House Magazine *[A] comprehensive survey ... deft, thorough and challenging. * International Affairs *Britain’s Persuaders combines a penetrating analysis of why so many aspects of British society have exercised such a strong attractive power in other countries with sage advice on what needs to be done to preserve this precious asset. Essential reading for all who care about making the most of Britain’s influence in the world. * Lord Peter Ricketts *Clarke and Ramscar have provided a valuable service with this important new book. In giving a comprehensive and practical account of Britain’s unique balance of soft power assets, they have explained how and why the UK enjoys an outsized level of global influence, consistently managing to ‘punch above its weight’ on the world stage. Maintaining a practical focus, they have delivered a must-read for the British diplomats and policy makers charged with navigating the current geopolitical context, which is beset by uncertainty. Their book demonstrates the importance of putting soft power at the heart of British foreign policy strategy and offers guidance on how to do so. * Jonathan McClory, Partner at Sanctuary Counsel and creator of the Soft Power 30 *Michael Clarke and Helen Ramscar dissect the complexities of soft power with their customary clarity and insight. They makes the vital point that power is not a commodity it is a relationship and that, in today’s world, mere connection is not enough. They provide a valuable blueprint for the development of the U.K’s soft power in the post Brexit world building on this country’s reputation for essential honesty and basic integrity. * Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts CBE *Table of ContentsPreface List of abbreviations and terms 1.Introduction Part One: Thinking about power 2.Power in world politics 3.Persuasive power: Hard, soft, and smart Part Two: Britain’s persuaders 4.The Convenors: Bringing interests together 5.The Officials: Speaking softly 6.Researchers and innovators: Shaping the global stage 7.Leaders and regulators: Setting the standards 8.Cosmopolitans and diasporas: Reflecting global cultures 9.Educators: Pursuing truthful minds - and truth 10.Creatives: Opening new ideas 11.Entertainers: Feeding a human need 12.Stars and bloggers: Embracing the anarchic Part Three: Soft power in practice 13.Britain’s soft power realities 14.Conditions for soft power success Appendix 1: Twinned Cities Appendix 2: Statistics Notes Select Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe Wars of the French Revolution, 1792-1801 offers a comprehensive and jargon free coverage of this turbulent period and unites political, social, military and international history in one volume. It is the perfect resource for students of the French Revolution and international military history more broadly.Trade Review'Professor Esdaile has written a wide-ranging history of the French Revolutionary Wars. His insightful interpretation is presented in a clear and crisp narrative that explores the complex international dimensions of the conflict. The internal politics of Revolutionary France and European monarchies are woven into the decision-making process and conduct of the decade of war that preceded the climactic Age of Napoleon.'–Frederick C. Schneid, High Point University, USATable of ContentsChapter 1: The origins of the French Revolutionary Wars; Chapter 2: The armies of the ancien régime; Chapter 3: From the Bastile to Valmy; Chapter 4: Saving the Revolution; Chapter 5: Exporting the Revolution; Chapter 6: Sympathy, admiration and collaboration; Chapter 7: Resistance and revolt (1): Frances; Chapter 8: Resistance and revolt (2): the French imperium; Chapter 9: The reaction of the ancien régime; Chapter 10: The wider world; Chapter 11: The road to 18 Brumaire; Chapter 12: The end of the French Revolutionary Wars

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Book SynopsisA provocative and urgent analysis of the USChina rivalryTrade Review"Brilliant and engagingly written, this warning by two outstanding scholars is especially timely in light of recent events. Are Americans ready for what may be coming? They will be better prepared if they read this book." -- Robert Kagan, author of The Ghost at the Feats: America and the Collapse of World Order, 1900-1941"Russian aggression notwithstanding, China constitutes the most daunting challenge to U.S. national security and the liberal international order. In this brilliant and urgently important book, Hal Brands and Michael Beckley explain why the threat of war with China will likely peak in this decade—when China's global power and ambition for primacy are swelling just as it faces severe demographic, economic, and political strains on the horizon. Every U.S. foreign policy maker and thinker should read this book and heed their call to rapidly mobilize strategy, strength, and alliances to navigate through this danger zone." -- Larry Diamond, Mosbacher Senior Fellow in Global Democracy, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University"There is bipartisan consensus in Washington that China is the most important long-term strategic challenge for the U.S. Hal Brands and Michael Beckley powerfully argue that an enormously ambitious China is peaking now and confrontation is coming sooner than we think. This well-written, must-read book will add a sense of urgency to the national debate about strategic competition." -- Ambassador (ret.) Eric S. Edelman, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy (2005–2009)

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Book SynopsisIrony in International Politics investigates ironic language in international politics, focusing on how political leaders use irony to articulate failures of the liberal international order. Underlining the political, performative, and affective nature of irony in international politics, the book introduces a novel typology of four forms of irony: justice-seeking irony, hegemony-seeking irony, recognition-seeking irony, and disruption-seeking irony. Irony is typically understood as a tool of the underdog who seeks to reveal the hypocritical nature of the powerful, but Irony in International Politics shows that irony is increasingly used by the powerful who expose that there is a wide gap between the ideal and the actual in international politics. Studying cases from Turkey, the United Kingdom, Hungary, the United States, Sweden, Germany, Greece, and Russia, the book illustrates how the post-Cold War era represents a distinct scene of irony with its particular identity struggles and power asymmetries that have prompted ironic reactions.

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Book SynopsisWhat is the word for 'peacebuilding' in Arabic? How would you translate 'multilateral negotiations'? This short, accessible vocabulary gives you ready-made lists of 1,300+ Arabic expressions, terms and idioms in 10 key areas of diplomatic discourse.

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Book SynopsisThe United Nations (UN) has always loomed large in international conflicts, but today accepted wisdom declares that the organization has lost its way. Liberating The United Nations is a thorough review of its founding and history that tracks critical junctures that obscured or diverted the path to a powerful and just UN that abides by international law. Based on the extensive expertise of two former UN-insiders, Richard Falk and Hans von Sponeck, the book goes beyond critique and diagnosis, proposing ways to achieve a more effective and legitimate UN. The historical sweep of the book offers a uniquely broad perspective on how the UN has evolved from the time of its establishment, and how that evolution reflects, and was defined by, world politics. The book explores these themes through the specific cases of intervention in Palestine, Iraq, and Syria. Liberating The United Nations hopes to reinvigorate the original vision of the UN by asserting its place in a world of a

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Book SynopsisThis book analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. It combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on the official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes.This book is relevant to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16, Peace, justice and strong institutionsTrade Review‘There are plentiful accounts of official attempts to resolve such serious clashes as the US-Soviet rivalry, the conflict in Northern Ireland and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Much less well-known are non-official endeavors that laid the foundation for these efforts. Lior Lehrs has captured the stories of four remarkable people who as private peace entrepreneurs (PPEs) reached out – often at great risk – to the other side to establish critical lines of communication and trust that made further talks possible. The sagas of the peacemaking efforts of Norman Cousins, Suzanne Massie, Brendan Duddy, and Uri Avnery make for compelling reading in their own right but they are made even more meaningful by Lehrs’ careful analysis which imbeds the PPEs’ actions into major theories of negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution. A terrific resource for students, scholars and practitioners in the field of peacebuilding, as well as for anyone who is interested in the capacity for individuals to promote change.’Pamela Aall, Senior Advisor for Conflict Prevention and Management, US Institute of Peace'Scholarship has been blind to the role of private individuals in opening channels of communication between adversaries and reducing conflict. Lior Lehrs sets the record straight with good theorising and important case studies. This account is as fascinating as it is important.' Robert Jervis, Adlai E. Stevenson Professor of International Politics, Columbia University'Fascinating stories about people who made peace as individuals while officialdom was stymied. At a time when conflict management and resolution are rare skills in a troubled world, some enterprising, knowledgeable intervenors operating privately could learn more from this book about how to improve their chances and overcome their obstacles.'I. William Zartman, Jacob Blaustein Distinguished Professor Emeritus of International Organization and Conflict Resolution, The Johns Hopkins University-SAIS, Washington'Provides a thorough and informative analysis of the role of private individuals in backchannel mediation processes. The book offers a novel perspective on the influence of such “private peace entrepreneurs,” (PPEs) as Lehrs calls them, and, as such, is an important contribution to the existing literature.'Nir Levitan, Israel Journal of Foreign Affairs'In Unofficial peace diplomacy, Lior Lehrs explores the fascinating phenomenon of private actors playing critical roles in conflict-resolution processes. The book offers rare insights into the workings of diplomacy and the individual engagements that can change the dynamics of conflict. While other research has focused on the increasing role of private organizations, Lehrs focuses on how local, private actors such as journalists, academics or business leaders can act as peace entrepreneurs in their private capacity.'Isabel Bramsen, International Affairs'Although the cases in the book are quite different, Lehrs works hard to extract the commonalities and to set out criteria for the private peace entrepreneur category. This identifying of patterns from seemingly disparate cases marks this book as a real contribution to our literature.'Roger Mac Ginty, Peacebuilding'Lehrs’ book is very valuable in itself: it is to be hoped that his careful approach of sifting and considering the specific skills, approaches and choices of his subjects will be developed further and more widely applied (both by Lehrs himself, and by others) so as to construct a systematic taxonomy of the many diverse forms of peace-activism and efforts to manage, resolve and transform conflicts.'Mike Makin-Waite, Process North'Urgently needed [...] a valuable contribution to the literature on peace, diplomacy, social movements, and international relations. Unofficial Peace Diplomacy is an excellent book that will not only inform and inspire scholars, students, and activists, but give them hope.'Tamara Lorincz, Peace & Change: A Journal of Peace Research -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Theoretical framework: private peace entrepreneurs 2 Norman Cousins and US–Soviet–British negotiations on a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, 1962–19633 Suzanne Massie and the Cold War during the Reagan era, 1983–1988 4 Brendan Duddy and the negotiations between the Provisional IRA and the British government during the conflict in Northern Ireland, 1973–19935 Uri Avnery and his dialogue with the PLO in the context of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, 1975–1985ConclusionsAppendixIndex

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Book SynopsisSince the early 2000s, Turkey has shown an unprecedented interest in its diaspora. This book provides the first in-depth examination of the institutionalisation of Turkey's diaspora engagement policy since the Justice and Development Party's rise to power in 2002, the Turkish diaspora's new role as an agent of diplomatic goals, and how Turkey's growing sphere of influence affects intra-diaspora politics and diplomatic relations with Europe. The book is based on fieldwork in Turkey, France and Germany, and interviews conducted with diaspora organisation leaders and policymakers.Diasporas have become transformative for relations at the state-to-state level and blur the division between the domestic and the foreign. A case study of Turkey's diasporas is significant at a time when emigrants from Turkey form the largest Muslim community in Europe and when issues of diplomacy, migration and citizenship have become more salient than ever.Trade Review'Diaspora diplomacy is an impressive study and an important contribution to the scholarship on diaspora engagement and diplomacy. It offers a compelling account of Turkey-diaspora relations under the AKP government, as well as more general insight into state-diaspora and diaspora-diaspora interactions. These empirical and theoretical accomplishments make the book an essential reading for anyone interested in diaspora diplomacy in general and Turkey’s diaspora diplomacy in particular.'Jonathan Grossman, Mediterranean Politics'Arkilic provides a welcome contribution to diaspora and diplomacy studies and to International Relations (IR) more generally. The book gives ample empirical evidence to challenge the domestic–international binary that has shaped the IR discipline for decades. The author skilfully interweaves different levels of analysis, from the sub-national to the national, transnational and international, to provide a nuanced context for the rise of the Turkish diaspora as a diplomatic agent.'Paula Sandrin, International Affairs 99: 2, 2023‘Ayca Arkilic takes the reader on a journey starting from the early days of Turkish migration to Europe in the 1960s and ending in the early 2020s. She demonstrates the growing efficacy of “diaspora diplomacy” under the Justice and Development Party (AKP) that has ruled Turkey since 2002. Using first-hand data collected from French and German cases, she reveals how the AKP has instrumentalised the Turkish diaspora in Europe to accomplish its foreign policy objectives, at the expense of fragmenting it in a way that favours Sunni-Islamic narratives and groups.’ Ayhan Kaya, Professor of Politics and Jean Monnet Chair of European Politics of Interculturalism, Istanbul Bilgi University'Diaspora diplomacy is an indispensable book for anyone interested in the decades-long effort of Erdogan's government to institutionalise and mobilise parts of the Turkish diaspora in Europe in support of the country's foreign policy interests. Ayça Arkiliç innovates in various ways: focusing on internal variation within the Turkish diaspora; highlighting the adverse consequences of diaspora diplomacy on Turkey's relations with destination countries, but also for "non-conforming" diaspora segments; and, finally, by examining diasporan agency.'Harris Mylonas, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, George Washington University -- .Table of Contents1 Introduction2 ‘From guest workers to brothers and sisters’: The transformation of Turkey’s diaspora engagement policies3 ‘You are our ambassadors’: Turkey’s changing relations with its diaspora in France4 ‘The creation of a new Turkey will start in Germany’: Turkey’s changing relations with its diaspora in Germany5 ‘Selective engagement’: Mobilising a fragmented diaspora and the limits of diaspora diplomacy6 ‘Let us learn from them’: France’s response to Turkey’s changing relations with its diaspora7 ‘Islam does not belong to Germany’: Germany’s response to Turkey’s changing relations with its diaspora8 ConclusionIndex

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Book SynopsisHuman rights and détente inextricably intertwined during Carter’s years. By promoting human rights in the USSR, Carter sought to build a domestic consensus for détente; through bipolar dialogue, he tried to advance human rights in the USSR. But, human rights contributed to the erosion of détente without achieving a lasting domestic consensus.Trade Review'Readers looking for a nuanced and informative study will not be disappointed. Utilizing a wide array of archival research, Tulli recounts Carter’s efforts to promote human rights in the Soviet Union, which intersected withdétente. While such arguments are not as novel as Tulli suggests, A Precarious Equilibrium still makes an important contribution to explaining how Carter waged the Cold War.'Christian Philip Peterson, Ferris State University, Journal of Contemporary History 57(1) -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Setting the Stage for a Human Rights Policy2 Human Rights and the 1976 Presidential Election3 Firmness Abroad; Consensus at Home, 1977-1978.4 Coping with Critics: the Choice in Favour of Quiet Diplomacy, 1978. 5 Critics’ Triumph: Quiet Diplomacy, SALT II and the Invasion of Afghanistan, 1979-1980.Conclusions

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Book SynopsisNarendra Modi’s energetic personal diplomacy and promise to make India a ‘leading power’ surprised many analysts. Most had predicted that his government would concentrate on domestic issues, on the growth and development demanded by Indian voters, and that he lacked necessary experience in international relations. Instead, Modi’s first term saw a concerted attempt to reinvent Indian foreign policy by replacing inherited understandings of its place in the world with one drawn largely from Hindu nationalist ideology. Following Modi’s re-election in 2019, this book explores the drivers of this reinvention, arguing it arose from a combination of elite conviction and electoral calculation, and the impact it has had on India’s international relations.Trade Review"This is essential reading. Ian Hall brilliantly links the domestic imperatives driving current Indian foreign policy to the challenges India faces in a rapidly changing world." Katharine Adeney, University of Nottingham“Hall tells the story of an ambitious leader’s efforts to reinvent himself as much as his country’s foreign policy and demonstrates that this project of reinvention has clear constraints and costs for India both at home and abroad.” Kate Sullivan de Estrada, University of Oxford.“This insightful book, in charting Modi’s endeavour to transform Indian foreign policy and politics in his own image, underlines the perennial dialectic between ideational and structural forces in international politics.” Rajesh Basrur, University of Oxford and Nanyang Technological UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction; Nonalignment to Multialignment; Hindu Nationalism and Foreign Policy; Modi and Moditva; World Guru India; Prosperity and Connectivity; National Power and Regional Security; Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisInternational Organizations (IOs) are vital institutions in world politics in which cross-border issues can be discussed and global problems managed. This path-breaking book shows the efforts that small states have made to participate more fully in IO activities. It draws attention to the challenges created by widened participation in IOs and develops an original model of the dilemmas that both IOs and small states face as the norms of sovereign equality and the right to develop coincide. Drawing on extensive qualitative data, including more than 80 interviews conducted for this book, the authors find that the strategies which both IOs and small states adopt to balance their respective dilemmas can explain both continuity and change in their interactions with institutions ranging from UN agencies to the World Trade Organization.Table of Contents1. Introduction Part I: Actors 2. Why Do IOs Encourage the Participation of Small States? 3. Why Do Small States Engage with IOs? Part II: Interactions 4. Differentiated Vulnerabilities, Climate Change and the UN Agencies 5. Differentiated Development in the IMF, the WBG, and the WTO 6. Expanding the Agenda at the WHO and the WIPO 7. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisV.S. Srinivasa Sastri was a celebrated Indian politician and diplomat in the early twentieth century. Despite being hailed as the ‘very voice of international conscience’, he is now a largely forgotten figure. This book rehabilitates Sastri and offers a diplomatic biography of his years as India’s roving ambassador in the 1920s. It examines his involvement in key conferences and agreements, as well as his achievements in advocating for racial equality and securing the rights of Indians both at home and abroad. It also illuminates the darker side of being a native diplomat, including the risk of legitimizing the colonial project and the contradictions of being treated as an equal on the world stage while lacking equality at home. In retrieving the legacy of Sastri, the book shows that liberal internationalism is not the preserve of western powers and actors – where it too often represents imperialism by other means – but a commitment to social progress fought at multiple sites and by many protagonists.Trade Review“By bringing out critiques of Sastri from within his contemporaries – Congress statesmen and India’s leading political thinkers – the book succeeds in decolonising pre-independence Indian diplomacy, thus far, a field too deeply entrenched in India’s colonial past.” H-Soz-Kult "[A] most enjoyable treasure box of a book… [this] well-researched and elegantly written monograph covers everything in terms of Sastri's political life" - Amit Das Gupta, Sehepunkte"Dr Vineet Thakur’s latest book is an important and exciting contribution to our understanding of race and the global colour line in the British imperial world of the 1920s." LSE Review of Books“Vineet Thakur’s biographical study of Sastri, India’s First Diplomat, is therefore a refreshing correction to such historiography. While acknowledging the shrinking domestic political space in which liberals operated in the interwar period, Thakur highlights the very real contributions they made in the diplomatic sphere.” The India ForumTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Native Diplomat Shirtless Srinivasan A Worthy Successor to Gokhale The Silver-Tongued Orator The Most Picturesque Figure A Rather Dangerous Ambassador Like the Anger of Rudra An Honourable Compromise A Trustee of India’s Honour We Have No Sastri Conclusion: An Amiable Usurper

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Book SynopsisRecounting the actors and events of U.S. foreign policy, Zoellick identifies five traditions that have emerged from America's encounters with the world: the importance of North America; the special roles trading, transnational, and technological relations play in defining ties with others; changing attitudes toward alliances and ways of ordering connections among states; the need for public support, especially through Congress; and the belief that American policy should serve a larger purpose. These traditions frame a closing review of post-Cold War presidencies, which Zoellick foresees serving as guideposts for the future.Both a sweeping work of history and an insightful guide to U.S. diplomacy past and present, AMERICA IN THE WORLD serves as an informative companion and practical adviser to readers seeking to understand the strategic and immediate challenges of U.S. foreign policy during an era of transformation.

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Book SynopsisFinancial Times - BEST BOOKS OF 2023  ‘And Then What? is breathless and conversational — and all the more readable for that. But while her tone is down-to-earth, the events that Ashton played a part in were dramatic and often historic.’ Gideon Rachman, Financial Times ‘A colourful insider account of European diplomacy … It’s clear our politics would have turned out better if we had had more Cathy Ashtons’ Luke Harding, The Observer So much of modern-day diplomacy still takes place behind closed doors, away from cameras and prying eyes. So what does this vital role really look like in today’s world –and what does it take to do it well? From 2009 to 2014, Cathy Ashton was the EU’s first High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, effectively Europe's foreign policy supremo responsible for coordinating the EU's response to international crises. Arriving in Brussels as a relative novice to international diplomacy, she faced the challenge of representing the views and values of 28 nations during one of the most turbulent times in living memory. Decades-old certainties were swept away in days. Hope rose and fell, often in a matter of hours. From the frozen conflict of Ukraine to the Serbia-Kosovo deal, there were challenges, failures and moments of success. She encountered dictators and war criminals, and witnessed the aftermath of natural disasters, military action, and political instability. Working with US politicians and counterparts including John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, and Bill Burns, she negotiated historic settlements, such as the Iran nuclear deal. An ‘honest broker’, she navigated the needs of opposing politicians to chart a path towards collaboration and stability. Now Ashton takes us behind the scenes to show us what worked and what didn’t, and how it felt to be in ‘the room where it happened’. From Serbia to Somalia, Libya to Haiti, she offers essential insight into how modern diplomacy works, examining the tools needed to find our way through the many challenges we face today. ‘A riveting, absorbing account of modern diplomacy by one of the greatest international diplomats of recent times’ General David Petraeus (US Army, Ret.), former Director of the CIA ‘If generations of Earthlings-to-be do indeed engage in cosmic negotiations with other lifeforms, it will be because of the success of Cathy and her diplomatic compatriots in bringing us to realise we are Earth-life, together.’ Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 astronaut ‘A must for students of politics and a treat for lovers of general non-fiction.’ Misha Glenny, Rector of the Institute for Human Sciences, Vienna, and author of McMafia ‘riveting, deeply personal and wonderfully accessible’ Sir Kim Darroch, former British Ambassador to the USA, National Security Advisor, and UK Permanent Representative to the EU ‘Catherine Ashton’s gripping memoirs are not only a perfect combination of very precise facts and touching personal emotions, but for all foreign policy observers they convey important lessons of the past to serve for the crises of today.’ Pierre Vimont, former French ambassador to the EU and the USATrade Review‘Brilliant – suspenseful and dramatic. I read it in a day.’ Ken Follett, international bestselling author of The Pillars of the Earth ‘A colourful insider account of European diplomacy … It’s clear our politics would have turned out better if we had had more Cathy Ashtons’ Luke Harding, The Observer ‘Fascinating and illuminating reading […] this book is truly remarkable history.’ Lord George Robertson, Former Secretary General, NATO ‘A riveting, absorbing account of modern diplomacy by one of the greatest international diplomats of recent times. And Then What? is hugely informative, full of tremendous insights, and a truly great read!’ General David Petraeus (US Army, Ret.), former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and NATO/US Forces in Afghanistan, and former Director of the CIA ‘If generations of Earthlings-to-be do indeed engage in cosmic negotiations with other lifeforms, it will be because of the success of Cathy and her diplomatic compatriots in bringing us to realise we are Earth-life, together.’ Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 astronaut ‘[Ashton] combines acute analysis with moving portraits of the many people she engaged with, from dictators to shopkeepers; from overworked civil servants to distressed toddlers searching in vain through rubble for their parents […] A must for students of politics and a treat for lovers of general non-fiction.’ Misha Glenny, Rector of the Institute for Human Sciences, Vienna, and author of McMafia ‘This riveting, deeply personal and wonderfully accessible book takes the reader inside the room during the successes, setbacks and personalities of this turbulent period of history.’ Sir Kim Darroch, former British Ambassador to the USA, National Security Advisor, and UK Permanent Representative to the EU ‘Catherine Ashton’s gripping memoirs are not only a perfect combination of very precise facts and touching personal emotions, but for all foreign policy observers they convey important lessons of the past to serve for the crises of today.’ Pierre Vimont, former French ambassador to the EU and the USA "A candid memoir of a fraught time in office provides a useful record of high level negotiation in Iran and Ukraine" Guardian ‘Ashton’s detailed account in her book of the events leading up to Putin’s 2014 invasion is fascinating’ i news  ‘And Then What? is breathless and conversational — and all the more readable for that. But while her tone is down-to-earth, the events that Ashton played a part in were dramatic and often historic.’ Gideon Rachman, Financial Times  ‘Former EU representative Catherine Ashton is a voice of reason in a polarised world … This thoughtful memoir … is an eye-opening journey through negotiations over Ukraine, the Iran nuclear deal, the western Balkans and the Arab spring.’ Ben East, The Observer ‘Crises such as the war in Gaza propel top diplomats into a whirlwind of international negotiation. Ashton’s memoir of her time as the EU high representative for foreign policy provides a vivid sense of what it feels like to be at the centre of events — including the aftermath of the Arab spring and Russia’s first moves on Ukraine.’ Financial Times

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Book SynopsisDuring four decades of fast-paced economic growth, China’s ascent has reverberated across the full social spectrum, from international relations to technology, from trade to global health, from academia to climate change. Despite disrupting the long-established cultural and political constructs of the postwar liberal international order, Beijing’s power remains uneven and limited internationally, whereas the rise of China has been the object of much frenzied reaction within Western civil society. The hostility and new cold war with the United States is a major factor in fuelling debate and speculation. This book explores the uncertainties and dilemmas China’s rise has fuelled for both the US-sponsored liberal order and the Chinese communist elites that are responsible. It provides the tools to understand the contemporary political and media turmoil about China, its causes and its trajectories. It interprets the rise of China through the lenses of global politics and the uneven and combined development of capitalism and its encounter with the authoritarian, one-party system of the Chinese polity.Trade ReviewTo most westerners, China is like quantum mechanics: the few who really understand it are often not good at explaining it to the rest of us. So this up-to-the-minute, scholarly but accessible guide to thinking through the number one geopolitical issue of the next decade is greatly to be welcomed. -- Stephen Bradley, former British Minister in Beijing and Consul General to Hong KongThe US–China relationship is highly significant yet fast-changing. Zeno Leoni's analysis of it is brilliantly clear and full of insights: drawing on history and geopolitics, he shows that the two countries are locked in a complex combination of dependency and confrontation. Stimulating and thoughtful. -- Rana Mitter, Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China, University of OxfordTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. China’s rise and state capitalism: an uneven world order 2. "Best of friends, worst enemies": China’s rise and the "blowback" of American grand strategy 3. Successes and limits of China’s engagement with the world economy 4. The dilemmas of China’s engagement with the world 5. Sino-western relations in the post-Trump era Conclusion

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Book SynopsisForeword by H.E. Dr. Khaled Al-Duwaisan, GCVO, Ambassador for the State of Kuwait, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dean of Arab Ambassadors Prologue by Professor Nabil Ayad, formerly Founder and Director of the Academy of Diplomacy and International Governance, Loughborough University London Diplomatic Protocol explores the etiquette of diplomacy, without which all efforts to negotiate would flounder. In a world of instant communications, and the growing informality and influence of social media, the rules of diplomatic exchange have never been more important. They are not there to restrict but to enable. This book provides examples both modern and old, from taking up a post for the first time to departing a mission, where diplomatic protocol has been successful and where diplomacy has failed. Without a clear understanding of the practicalities of diplomatic protocol no aspiring ambassador can hope to succeed. With the benefit of first-hand international experience working with the diplomatic, political, military and business communities, the author offers a unique perspective on the challenges facing a troubled world and as a university lecturer, public and external examiner in diplomatic studies, she brings a current interpretation of a subject which is increasingly recognised as being essential in international affairs. From NATO HQ in Brussels and the Quai d'Orsay in Paris, from the United Nations to many of the royal palaces of the world, Rosalie Rivett is able to reflect from a privileged position on the past, present and future direction of diplomacy. Diplomatic protocol may be well-established but its interpretation and correct application in a rapidly-changing and complex political environment could not be more relevant.Trade Review`...an essential handbook both for those new to the diplomatic corps and for those who have been involved in it for many years. In addition, the book provides useful information for members of the international press and the general public... ... an indispensable guide... ... has developed a handbook of the essentials for those in the diplomatic service filling a vacuum in the literature on professional diplomatic protocol and statecraft’. DANTEmag -------------------- `...a manual aimed at young diplomats in training and in simple language explains how protocol works. A considerable advantage of the book is that it contains many examples... ...this, is a useful, straightforward and reasonably concise primer for young diplomats and future members of international organisations with insights into and example of both good and questionable observations of protocol'. Training Language and CultureTable of ContentsIntroduction. Origins and Meanings of Diplomatic Protocol. The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Modern Diplomacy. Mission Culture. The Protocol Officer. Basic Etiquette. Soft Power. VIP Visits. International Protocol. Defence Protocol. Business Protocol. Internet Diplomacy. Media Communications and Crisis Management. Epilogue

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Book SynopsisIn A History of Diplomacy, historian Jeremy Black challenges the conventional account of the development of diplomacy, devoting more attention to non-Western traditions and to the medieval West than is usually the case. By the nineteenth century a system of diplomacy was increasingly formalized. Black charts the course and evolution of 'diplomacy' in all its incarnations, concluding with the ideological diplomatic conflicts of the twentieth century and the situation today. The role of modern inter- and non-governmental organizations - from the United Nations and NATO to Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch - in diplomatic relations is assessed, and the challenges facing diplomacy in the future are identified and investigated. A History of Diplomacy presents a detailed and engaging study into the ever-changing phenomenon of diplomacy: its aims, its achievements, its successes and failures, against a historical and cultural background. An essential read for students and scholars of history and politics, it will also be of interest to anyone intrigued by the forces that have shaped international relations throughout history.Trade Review'An ambitious, innovative and remarkably wide-ranging survey by a historian of formidable breadth.' - BBC History Magazine 'thought-provoking and usefully targeted to the questions of today.' - TLS '[a] spirited defence of traditional diplomacy ... a history of the profession, but with an alternative focus, looking at modern diplomacy's non-Western traditions and its roots in the medieval West. It provides fascinating details along the way about the development of embassies, envoys, and give-and-take or 19th century statesmanship. It almost made me want to rejoin the trade - except in a time capsule.' - Eamon Delaney, Irish Times 'Using illuminating, sometimes fascinating examples and an easy-going style, he describes the development of embassies and the self-taught skills of their envoys all the way up to the zenith of statesmanship, the nineteenth century ... beyond merely demonstrating the forces that have shaped international relations today, Professor Black delivers a clarion call for today's diplomats to not forsake their traditional skills and functions in favour of easy sound bites.' - Diplomat magazine 'Jeremy Black's book provides a highly effective tour d'horizon of the practice of diplomacy to date, as well as indicating its future longetivity.' - International Affairs 'Jeremy Black brings together a wide ranging body of knowledge to produce a powerful defence of the traditional academic discipline of Diplomatic History. In so doing he also demonstrates the continuing importance and relevance of diplomacy in the changing conditions of the modern world.' - Professor John Clark, University of Buckingham

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Book SynopsisWhen Abraham Lincoln said, ‘You can be anything you want to be,’ Americans, and eventually everybody everywhere, lifted their sights. Nowadays anybody can aspire to be a leader, and nearly everybody has to lead sometimes. In Leadership, Simon McDonald assumes that thinking about leadership before you lead helps you to lead better. No matter the circumstances in which we might be called to lead – be it at work, on the sports field, or in the community – the example of top leaders in politics and public service (both their successes and shortcomings) can help you figure out your own approach. As the head of HM Diplomatic Service, McDonald was responbile for over 14,000 staff in 270 posts worldwide, worked for six foreign secretaries, and saw five prime ministers operate at close quarters. Observing these people undertaking the most important and often the most difficult work in the country, he saw the behaviours that helped them to achieve their objectives, and those which hindered them.Trade Review‘Leadership displays the virtues you might expect of a top diplomat: it is elegantly written, discreet and observant.’ Gideon Rachman, Financial Times; ‘An enjoyable read packed with insights from someone who was ‘‘on the spot’’ when the United Kingdom responded to significant international challenges.’ House Magazine; ‘An original, very well-written, and serious book which adds to the quality of public discussion.’ Anthony Seldon; ‘This is a book full of riches – a despatch from deep inside the British state about how it really operates and how it could be run better. In places, Simon McDonald wields his fluent pen like a blowtorch. His candour burns the page. Some of the most eminent in the land will rush to the index. Some will be right to tremble if they find their name.’ Peter Hennessy; ‘The author’s observations are widely applicable and strengthened by a strong understanding of history.’ The Edge, Malaysia;

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Book SynopsisThis book looks at how both advocacy groups in New Zealand and Australia use political marketing to conduct advocacy and support Israeli and Palestinian public diplomacy and nation branding. The focus lies on their marketing orientation, segmentation/ targeting/ positioning (STP), and internal marketing practices. The theoretical framework will draw upon several political marketing frameworks and concepts including the product/sales/market-oriented framework, the STP process, and Petitt's internal stakeholder marketing approaches. The book examines four case studies: (1) the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA), (2) the Israel Institute of New Zealand (IINZ), (3) the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), and (4) the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN). To ensure balance and comparison, four groups representing both the pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian camps in NZ and Australia were selected. Other criteria included their broad scope of activity, approachability and accessibility, as well as connections to state actors through advocacy, public diplomacy, and nation branding.Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa3. Israel Institute of New Zealand4. Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council5. Australia Palestine Advocacy Network6. ConclusionAppendices

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the evolution of the field of foreign policy analysis and explains the theories that have structured research in this area over the last 50 years. It provides the essentials of emerging theoretical trends, data and methodological pitfalls and major case-studies and is designed to be a key entry point for graduate students, upper-level undergraduates and scholars into the discipline. The volume features an eclectic panorama of different conceptual, theoretical and methodological approaches to foreign political analysis, focusing on different models of analysis such as two-level game analysis, bureaucratic politics, strategic culture, cybernetics, poliheuristic analysis, cognitive mapping, gender studies, groupthink and the systemic sources of foreign policy. The authors also clarify conceptual notions such as doctrines, ideologies and national interest, through the lenses of foreign policy analysis.Table of Contents1.What is Foreign Policy Analysis?What is a Policy? When a Policy Becomes ForeignAn Array of Explanations The Levels of Analysis and the Evolution in FPAA Toolbox for Studying FPA 2. How to Identify and Assess a Foreign Policy?The Goals of Foreign Policy--The Goals Communicated --Doctrine--National Interest--Deducing the Goals Pursued Mobilized Resources--Resources--The Power Paradox--Mobilization and ExploitationInstruments of Foreign Policy--Socialization--Coercion--Interventions--Event-Based DatabasesThe Process of Foreign Policy--Segmentation in Six Phases--A Linear, Cyclical or Chaotic ProcessThe Outcome of Foreign Policy--Measuring Effectiveness--Feedback Effects--Historical Institutionalism--Explaining EffectivenessFrom the Puzzle to the Theoretical Explanations--Theoretical Models3. Do Decision-Makers Matter?Emotions--From Psychobiography to Statistics--The Middle Way: Affective Dimensions--Typologies Combining the Affective DimensionsCognition--Cognitive Consistency--Operational Codes--Heuristic Shortcuts--Cognitive Mapping--Cognitive Complexity--Schema TheoryPerceptions--Misperception--Attribution Bias--Probabilities4. What is the Influence of the Bureaucracy?Management Styles--Defining Management Styles--The Most Appropriate Management StyleGroup Dynamics--Groupthink--Defining the PhenomenonThe Organizational Model--Organizational Strategies--The Effects of Standard Operating ProceduresThe Bureaucratic Model--One Game, Several Players--The Interactions between the Players--The Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs--The Bureaucratic Model and Its Critics5. To What Extent is Foreign Policy Shaped by Institutions?Parliamentary and Electoral System--Presidential and Parliamentary Regimes--Parliamentarians and their Preferences--Political Cohabitation and CoalitionsThe Strong State and the Weak State--Determining the Relative Power of the State--The Power of the State and Its Foreign PolicyThe Democratic Peace Proposition--Observing the Democratic Peace--Defining the Variables of the Democratic Peace--The Peaceful Nature of Democracies--Explaining the Democratic Peace Through Norms--The Exchange of Information and CredibilityEconomic Liberalism--From Democracy to Free Trade--From Free Trade to Peace and Vice Versa--Critics of the Liberal Peace6. How Influential Are the Social Actors?Public Opinion--The Almond-Lippmann Consensus and Its Critics--The Structure of Public Opinion--The Influence of Public Opinion--Audience CostsThe Influence of Leaders on Public Opinion--The Rally Around the Flag--The Temptation of War as a Rallying LeverThe Media--The Media's Influence--How Leaders Influence the Media?--The CNN EffectThe Interest Groups--How Interest Groups Influence Foreign Policy?--Methodological Pitfalls--Case Studies and GeneralizationsThe Experts--Think Tanks--Epistemic Communities--The Experts' Predictions7. How Does Rationality Apply to FPA and What Are Its Limitations?Rational Choice--From Micro-Economics to Foreign Policy--The Substitutability of Foreign Policies--Rational DeterrenceModelling Rationality--Game Theory--Cybernetic Theory--The Two-Level GameRationality and Cognition--Prospect Theories--Poliheuristic Theory8. What Part Does Culture Play in FPA?Norms--Norm Compliance--Norm DiffusionNational Identities--The Self and the Other--Evolving Identities--Foreign Policy as Identity Affiliation--Social Identity TheoryNational Roles--Role Conception--Roles as Foreign Policy GuidesGender--Women, Femininity and Feminism--The Nation and the State in the Feminist Grammar--Foreign States and NationsOrganizational and Strategic Cultures--The Stability of Organizational Cultures--Interactions between Organizational Cultures--Strategic Culture--Strategic Cultures and PracticesDiscourse--Discourse as a Field of Interaction--The Methods of Discourse Analysis9. Does the International Structure Explain Foreign Policy?Structural Theories--The Structural Shift in International Relations--Limits and CriticismCan Structural Theories Inform Foreign Policy?--Structural Assumptions and State UnitsReconciling Agent and Structure--From Structure to Agent--From Agent to Structure10. What are the Current Challenges to FPA?Challenge 1: Beyond EclecticismChallenge 2: Beyond the American FrameworkChallenge 3: Beyond the State-Centric PrismChallenge 4: Beyond the Ivory Tower

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Book SynopsisPreventive diplomacy constitutes an important part of international conflict resolution mechanisms. This book presents the latest research trends in ideations, institutions and practices in preventive diplomacy and other peacebuilding measures of Asia-Pacific countries to ensure traditional and non-traditional security within and beyond the region. It studies peacebuilding issues range from North Korea nuclear issue in Northeast Asia, disputes in the South China Sea, Afghanistan peace process and China-India-Pakistan interaction in South Asia, UN peacebuilding in Central Asia, etc. It explores general security issues at the state, international, regional and global levels by experts from the Asia-Pacific. This book is a useful guide for those interested to know the security and preventive diplomacy status in the region's distinctive context.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains the history of China-U.S. Relations (1911–1949), including China-US relations in Early Republican Period, the impact of Versailles Peace Conference and Washington Conference on China-US relations, US support for Northern Warlord Government, the Guangzhou Revolutionary Government, and the Nanjing National Government. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the United States went from neutral to form an alliance with China against Japan. After the end of the War, China and the United States gradually moved toward confrontation. This book also has a brief description of China-US relations from 1784 to 1911.Table of ContentsVol. I , 1911-1949 Introduction. Brief description of China-US relations from 1784 to 1911. Ch I, Early Republican Period Ch II, From Versailles Peace Conference to Washington Conference Ch III, Years of Disturbances Ch IV, From Liutiaohu to Marco Polo Bridge Ch V, From Marco Polo Bridge to Pearl Harbor Ch VI , Wartime Allies Ch VII, The Turning Point Ch VIII, Towards Confrontation

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Book Synopsis"Don't be a coward. What are you afraid of? Never mind if people do not take favourably to what you have to share. Just be honest and truthful, don't embellish but humbly present your story." This was how Winston Choo convinced himself to write this memoir. As a boy, all he wanted was to be a soldier. Never in his wildest dream did he imagine that he would, one day, have three stars on his shoulders. He tells how he was groomed by Dr Goh Keng Swee to lead the Singapore Armed Forces - and yet had to surmount hurdles within both the military and civilian administration. He relates how he shaped the structure, values and culture of the SAF by focusing on people and esprit de corps, and taking a strategic yet pragmatic approach. After 33 years being a man of war, he found himself once again handpicked, this time to be a man of peace - first in the diplomatic service, then as Chairman of the Singapore Red Cross. His novel experience of being ADC to President Yusof Ishak and his astute dealings with the military around the world for the SAF ensured his success in making friends for his homeland. Stricken with cancer, but ever disciplined and never ready to surrender, Winston Choo shares what keeps him soldiering on.

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Book SynopsisMujahid Hussain traces the roots of the compressive socio-political, economic, and moral degradation faced by Pakistan at individual, societal, governmental, and state levels. This book presents sharp images of conceptual confusions, policy decisions, and priorities that set Pakistan on a downward slide. It relates how a newly-acquired state ideology (religion) is overlaid on an imperfect democracy in order to achieve a utopia. The ideology, however, paved the way for dictatorship while suppressing cultural and religious diversity, right to express and constitutional guarantees such as equality before law. Besides, the ideology necessitated indoctrination while creating ghost enemies that validated disproportionate defence expenditures at the cost of education, health, and housing. The resort to ideology could not build even the moral fibre of the individual or society, which was soon distinguished as one of the most corrupt among nations. This book gives short narrations of the culture of the corruption and impunity that seeped into different sectors of state and society including journalism, politics, and the armed forces.

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Book SynopsisHere, David Wetzel depicts the drama of machinations and passions that exploded in the war that forever changed the face of Europe. He provides a clear narrative of the diplomatic background to the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War.Trade ReviewThis is diplomatic history with a difference. Out of the dry bones of the diplomatic documents David Wetzel has created a fascinating story that illustrates the supreme importance of personalities in the making of politics and, more important, the making of wars."—Sir Michael Howard, Regius Professor of Modern History, emeritus, Oxford University"David Wetzel provides a clear narrative of the diplomatic background to the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War. . . . the book can be recommended as a useful introduction to a major theme in European history which, because of changes in historiographical fashion, has suffered from neglect for some forty years." —Times Literary Supplement

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Book SynopsisLong before the European Union was the ideal of Europe: a continent politically united and thereby at peace. In a pointed warning to Euroskeptics, Stella Ghervas shows that, for more than 300 years, European thinkers and political leaders have sought to achieve peace by pursuing political unity, with the EU representing the latest achievement.Trade ReviewRemarkable…Narrated with great skill and passion…For those who wish to understand the unique European attempt to end warfare forever, this brilliantly powerful book cannot be ignored. -- Anthony Pagden * Literary Review *Focuses on the successive attempts to exorcise war in Europe from the 18th century to the present, a theme it develops with unfailing grace, verve, and lucidity…What is in many ways the most original retrospect of the continent since 1714 that we possess. -- Perry Anderson * London Review of Books *Magisterial…Ghervas makes startling insights throughout her impeccably researched and written book about the past and present. -- Kevin J. Callahan * Peace & Change *At once an intellectual, political, and philosophical history, her erudite and unusually lucid book should appeal to policymakers, scholars and ordinary citizens alike. She examines five epoch-making episodes from the past 300 years in which different conceptions of peace proliferated, coalesced, crystallized and then were implemented, often imperfectly…Perhaps the first pan-European history of peace, inclusively encompassing territories and peoples from the Atlantic to the Black and Baltic seas. -- Gabriel Paquette * Times Higher Education *Peace is not a natural state of affairs. As Ghervas shows in her elegant and stimulating book, it needs to be ‘engineered,’ and before that it has to be imagined. The past she brilliantly conjures is another country, to be sure, but the lessons it bears for our own troubled times are compellingly elaborated through an examination of the five major conflicts that have shaped modern Europe. Peace, she rightly concludes, is for the strong, while only the weak resort to war. -- Brendan Simms, author of Europe: The Struggle for Supremacy, from 1453 to the PresentOnce considered just a utopian idea, lasting peace has been a serious aspiration, as Ghervas documents in this elegant book. Her learned and artful account follows the major European international settlements from the early eighteenth century to the European Union, as well as the contemporary thinkers who articulated their premises. An original defense of the role of diplomacy. -- Charles S. Maier, author of Once Within Borders: Territories of Power, Wealth, and Belonging since 1500How has Europe achieved peace without becoming an empire? With amazing elegance of style and argument, Ghervas answers the question in an impressive work of intellectual, political, and diplomatic history. -- Ivan Krastev, author of After EuropeBy shedding new light on key historical episodes, political figures, and philosophical ideas, Ghervas tells the fascinating story of the engineering of peace in Europe. A lively, inspiring, and useful read for all those who are committed to a lasting peace in Europe—and beyond. -- Michel Barnier, EU Head of Task Force for Relations with the United KingdomAn ambitious, erudite, and engaging book on the search for an enduring peace in Europe. In this bracing narrative, Ghervas traces presiding ‘spirits’ which structure the politics of various epochs, a conceit which helps readers get inside the heads of policymakers and their critics in order to consider the possibilities and constraints in international politics from their point of view. -- Christopher Brooke, author of Philosophic Pride: Stoicism and Political Thought from Lipsius to Rousseau

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Book SynopsisThe post–WWI crisis of statelessness induced creative legal thinking, as officials and jurists debated cosmopolitan citizenship beyond the borders of sovereigns. But by midcentury the state won out as the lone site of citizenship. Mira Siegelberg uncovers the ideological roots of this transformation and its impact on the international order.Trade ReviewIlluminating and rich…Over 10 million people are stateless today, and governments seem hell-bent on increasing their numbers…Siegelberg’s account offers a sober corrective to dewy-eyed stories in which the formation of postwar international institutions like the U.N. curtailed state-inflicted cruelties. -- Udi Greenberg * New Republic *Siegelberg’s book is the first to consider the evolution of statelessness as a legal, humanitarian, and philosophical matter. It’s an essential contribution to scholarship on the subject, and it could not appear at a more fitting time. -- Atossa Araxia Abrahamian * New York Review of Books *Drawing on a wide variety of archival sources…she documents how the problem of statelessness informed theories of human rights and sovereignty…A comprehensive overview of international perspectives and experiences concerning statelessness and the modern state’s power to exclude. -- Laura van Waas and Natalie Brinham * Project Syndicate *Demonstrate[s] just how late the conceptual and legal borders of our political world map were drawn…Statelessness concerns the ways in which international lawyers and political scientists have responded to the modern phenomenon of exclusion and displacement that characterized much of the twentieth century and that forced new ways of thinking about the role of borders and boundaries of membership. -- Ruth Balint * Australian Book Review *Compelling…This is an impressive work that shows the impact of legal thought on social reality and the significance of possessing a (legal) identity—both at the beginning of the twentieth century and today…Siegelberg’s text is an important contribution, as she makes the understudied topic of statelessness intelligible and, on top of that, demonstrates how it intertwines with other foundational political concepts, such as sovereignty, citizenship, and human rights. -- Isadora Dullaert * LSE Review of Books *A necessary exploration of the development of statelessness as a Western philosophical and jurisprudential concept in the early and mid-twentieth century…A must-read for scholars and legal professionals studying citizenship and/or working on immigration, political theory, and human rights as it provides a needed engagement with statelessness as a contentious concept…A fascinating and important read. -- Brittany Lehman * EuropeNow *Mira Siegelberg demonstrates that the question of statelessness, now a relatively minor aspect of a larger refugee crisis, in fact lies at the heart of the transformations in legal consciousness that produced the fragile and often ambiguous postwar international rights regime. Statelessness is an important book and a magnificent achievement. -- Mark Mazower, author of Dark Continent: Europe’s Twentieth CenturyA book equal parts compelling and sobering, Statelessness lives up to the importance of its topic. Siegelberg writes conceptual history for our twenty-first-century world. -- Stefan-Ludwig Hoffmann, University of California, BerkeleyMira Siegelberg’s relentless and imaginative exploration of statelessness in the twentieth century ranges across several disciplines, languages, and legal traditions. Along the way, she manages to recast core episodes in the history of modern political and legal thought. And, even more, she models an ambitious approach to a critical history of international law. -- Hendrik Hartog, Princeton UniversityThis insightful and well-written work opens up a new perspective on the formation of our present international order and the place of individuals within it. With mass migration caused by wars and, in the future, by climate change, the problem of statelessness is not going to go away. In a moment when we need to think again about the relationship between states and individuals, this book is a good place from which to start. -- Martti Koskenniemi, author of The Gentle Civilizer of Nations: The Rise and Fall of International Law, 1870–1960[An] important study. -- Francis Wade * The Baffler *A fine-grained history of statelessness. -- James H. McDonald * New York Journal of Books *

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Book SynopsisAs a rising great power flexes its muscles on the political-military scene it must examine how to manage its relationships with states suffering from decline; and it has to do so in a careful and strategic manner. In Rising Titans, Falling Giants Joshua R. Itzkowitz Shifrinson focuses on the policies that rising states adopt toward their declining competitors in response to declining states' policies, and what that means for the relationship between the two.Rising Titans, Falling Giants integrates disparate approaches to realism into a single theoretical framework, provides new insight into the sources of cooperation and competition in international relations, and offers a new empirical treatment of great power politics at the start and end of the Cold War. Shifrinson challenges the existing historical interpretations of diplomatic history, particularly in terms of the United States-China relationship. Whereas many analysts argue that these two nations are on a Trade ReviewThe United States attempted to prop up the United Kingdom's great-power status after World War II but sought to weaken the Soviet Union as it crumbled in the 1980s. In this book, Shifrinson provides an elegant theory to explain these variations. * Foreign Affairs *Joshua R. Itzkowitz Shifrinson's important book on Great Powers is a valuable contribution to research on the behaviour of the world's most important actors. Shifrinson has written an eminently readable book. His theory is elegant, his case-studies are well argued and his analysis is both clear and nimble. Most important, however, he is setting new standards for qualitative research * International Affairs *Shifrinson asks a great question, collects the best explanations, tests them fairly against the best evidence, and follows the evidence to its logical conclusion. He says things that are new, true, and nontrivial and has produced a book that is both timely and timeless. Long may titans and giants read it. * Aether, Air University *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Rising States and the Fate of Declining Great Powers 1. Predation Theory 2. A Formerly Great Britain: Predicting U.S. and Soviet Strategy 3. The U.S. and Soviet Response to Britain's Decline 4. Watching the Soviet Union Decline: Assessing Change and Predicting U.S. Strategy 5. U.S. Strategy and the Decline of the Soviet Union Conclusion: Rising Powers, the Fate of Declining States, and the Future of Great Power Politics Appendix 1: Declining Great Powers, 1860–1913 Appendix 2: Interviews Conducted with Former U.S. Government Officials Notes Index

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Book SynopsisIndia and UK have historical conflicts. In 2017, India entered the ICJ election due to the Kulbhushan Jadhav case. It was a significant battle against the UK and Security Council members. Syed Akbaruddin's account highlights India's global emergence and UN's operations.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1917, Satow''s Diplomatic Practice has long been hailed as a classic and authoritative text. An indispensable guide for anyone working in or studying the field of diplomacy, this eighth edition builds on the extensive revisions in the sixth and seventh editions. The volume provides an enlarged and updated section on the history of diplomacy, the exponential growth in multilateral diplomatic efforts, and transformations in the corpus of international diplomatic law since the end of the Cold War. This eighth edition further offers a new chapter on recent developments and challenges of modern diplomacy, particularly in light of the increasing importance of China, and the shock to the international system administered by Russia''s invasion of Ukraine.The book also traces the substantial expansion in numbers both of sovereign states and international and regional organizations, and features detailed chapters on diplomatic privileges and immunities, diplomatic missions, as well as consular matters, treatymaking and conferences. The volume also examines alternative forms of diplomacy, from the work of NGOs to the use of secret envoys, and interrogates the interaction between intelligence agencies and commercial security firms. It also discusses the impact of international terrorism and other violent non-state actors on the life and work of a diplomat. Finally, in recognition of the speed of changes in the field over the last twenty years, it includes updated chapters on human rights and public/digital diplomacy by experts in their respective fields.

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Book SynopsisChina is unique in modern world history. No other rising power has experienced China's turbulent history in its relations with neighbors and Western countries. Its sheer size dominates the region. With leader Xi Jinping's political authority unmatched, Xi's sense of mission to restore what he believes is China's natural position as a great power drives the current course of the nation's foreign policy. When China was weak, it was subordinated to others. Now, China is strong, and it wants others to subordinate, at least on the issues involving what it regards as core national interests. What are the primary forces and how have these forces driven China's reemergence to global power? This book weaves together complex events, processes, and players to provide a historically in-depth, conceptually comprehensive, and up-to-date analysis of Chinese foreign policy transition since the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), arguing that transformational leaders with new visions and political wisdom to make their visions prevail are the game changers. Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Xi Jinping are transformational leaders who have charted unique courses of Chinese foreign policy in the quest for security, prosperity, and power. With the ultimate decision-making authority on national security and strategic policies, these leaders have made political use of ideational forces, tailoring bureaucratic institutions, exploiting the international power distribution, and responding strategically to the international norms and rules to advance their foreign policy agendas in the path of China's ascendance. Trade Review"Suisheng Zhao has written the authoritative account of how Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Xi Jinping each conceived and executed three radically different eras of Chinese foreign policy. The Dragon Roars Back shows exactly how Xi is problematic for America and the West, in his harboring grievances, holding grandiose visions for the future, and negligence of the dangers his quest entails."—David M. Lampton, Johns Hopkins—SAIS"The Dragon Roars Back is a masterful exploration into the inner dynamics that have driven China's international interactions since 1949. Suisheng Zhao places China's leaders at the center of his analysis—and perceptively reveals the ideational, cultural, bureaucratic, and contextual factors shaping each leaders' policy preferences. A pathbreaking study."—David Shambaugh, the George Washington University, and author of China's Leaders"Suisheng Zhao has made an enormous contribution to the literature on Chinese foreign policy. China is indeed roaring back, and the issue of how the West responds will shape the policy landscape for decades to come. We need to understand China's policy history far better than we do, and Zhao's scholarship puts all who read this on a far better course to do so."—Christopher R. Hill, Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia/Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State"China's foreign policy over the seventy-plus years of the People's Republic has gone through transformations so remarkable that structural theories cannot explain them. In this deeply informed yet readable study, Suisheng Zhao shows that the twists and turns in China's relationship to the world were imposed by the powerful visions of three transformational leaders - Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Xi Jinping. Understanding how these leaders saw the world and how they tried to change it is essential if we are to understand where Xi Jinping intends to lead China."—Andrew J. Nathan, Columbia University"By offering a fresh perspective on Chinese foreign policy, Zhao's framework moves beyond the overemphasis on structural factors in realism, the attribution of behaviour solely to authoritarianism in the regime-type theory, and the focus on bureaucratic politics in institutionalism."—Chi Zhang, The China Quarterly"Zhao's overview of Chinese foreign policy serves as a useful introduction to that history for readers otherwise unacquainted with it. Recommended."—P. Lorge, CHOICE"Zhao presents a robust and empirically rich rebuttal of the realist theory that China's foreign policy is the straightforward product of its geostrategic position and the broader balance of power."—Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign AffairsTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Mao Zedong's Revolutionary Diplomacy: Keeping the Wolves from the Door 2. Deng Xiaoping's Developmental Diplomacy: Biding for China's Time 3. Xi Jinping's Big Power Diplomacy: Showing China's Sword 4. Power of the Past over the Present: The Imperial Glory versus the Century of Humiliation 5. Defining National Interests: State versus Popular Nationalism 6. The Party-State Hierarchy: Paramount Leaders versus Institutions 7. Searching for China's Place in the Sun: International Distribution of Power 8. From Revolutionary State to Revisionist Stakeholder: The World Order and Globalization 9. Conclusion: The Mandate of Heaven? China's Quest and Peril

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Book SynopsisA portrait of the effectiveness of moderation in US foreign policy, as illustrated by three of America''s most consequential and widely-admired postwar presidents: Dwight Eisenhower, George H.W. Bush, and Barack Obama.When thinking about Americas role in the world, Dwight Eisenhower, George H. W. Bush, and Barack Obama may not seem to have a lot in common. But they do. While divided by background, generation, and political party, they exemplify a distinct and underappreciated tradition of American leadership: The Middle Way. As the scholar and former senior foreign policy official Derek Chollet shows in this deeply researched book, these three presidents took a centrist -- and effective -- approach to foreign policy. With so many challenges facing the United States, Chollet makes the case for why the nation must reclaim this brand of leadership, learn from it, and champion it.This timely book blends history, politics and biography to reveal how these presidents viewed the world and approached the task of leadership. By providing behind-the-scenes accounts and incisive analysis of the foreign policies of Ike, Bush 41, and Obama, The Middle Way offers a fresh way of thinking about American power. It shows how these three leaders defined a foreign policy archetype too often obscured by partisan blinders and historical amnesia. With vivid story-telling and astute insights, Chollet makes a compelling argument for how we should remember the past, think about the present, and approach the policy challenges of tomorrow. Eisenhower, Bush, and Obama demonstrated how the United States can exercise prudent and powerful authority in the world, and they stand as exemplars of decency, humility, optimism, confidence, and pragmatism. Together, they set the bar for the kind of global leadership needed today -- and The Middle Way reminds both Americans and the world that this proud legacy not only persists, but is needed more than ever.Trade ReviewEisenhower, Bush Sr., and Obama - besides being perhaps the un-Trumpiest presidents ever - exemplified a way of thinking about American leadership in the world that seems ripe for the resurrecting, according to Derek Chollet in this fascinating new book. If nothing else, read it to remember that pragmatism, expertise, and careful decision-making were once welcomed in the Oval Office. * Susan Glasser, staff writer for The New Yorker and co-author of The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III *An important, timely, elegant, and provocative work of diplomatic history from one of the finest thinkers and practitioners of his generation. If Americans are ever to find their way again in the world, this book is an essential starting point. * William J. Burns, President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State *As welcome and timely as it is rigorous and insightful, this complex and incisive history is the very definition of a usable past; we can all benefit from reading it. * Richard H. Immerman, Temple University *The values of moderation, prudence, and judgment that characterize the 'Middle Way' internationalism of Eisenhower, Bush Sr., and Obama have been given short shrift by analysts and historians with a weakness for bold ideology. In this cogent, clear-eyed, and important book, Chollet does more than uncover hidden links between these three like-minded presidents; he wins the argument that for all of their shortcomings, this common-sense approach is a superior way to conduct American foreign policy. * Jonathan Alter, author of His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life *Few writers would have the temerity to examine the disparate personalities and careers of Eisenhower, Bush Sr., and Obama. Yet in this elegantly written book Chollet vividly highlights a common set of values, attitudes, and policies that served the country well. As Americans assess their presidential aspirants going forward, Chollet offers us an arresting prism to think about our past and envision our future. * Melvyn P. Leffler, University of Virginia *Because moderate policies are not flashy, they are often underrated. But as Chollet shows in his thoughtful, well-researched study, even if they are messy, they often do a better job of coping with a complex and changing world than do the starker alternatives. * Robert Jervis, Columbia University *A book for foreign-policy wonks to debate and cherish. * Kirkus *Table of ContentsPreface: Three Presidents Introduction: The Middle Way Chapter One: Worldview Chapter Two: Strategy Chapter Three: Crisis Chapter Four: Politics Chapter Five: Legacy Acknowledgments Notes Selected Bibliography

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn sum, The origins of overthrow not only brilliantly synthesizes research in psychology and international politics to develop the emotional frustration syndrome; it also succeeds in demonstrating the syndrome's impact on US foreign policy ... this is why the book should be required reading for students, scholars and policy -- makers in International Relations alike. * Robin Markwica, International Affairs *The Origins of Overthrow not only brilliantly synthesizes research in psychology and international politics to develop the emotional frustration syndrome; it also succeeds in demonstrating the syndrome's impact on US foreign policy. This is a combination of theoretical innovation and empirical research in its best form. Ghalehdar's pathbreaking approach advances our understanding of the affective dimension of preference formation and decision-making. In so doing, it offers important insights into the role of frustration as a crucial and hitherto ignored cause of interstate violence. This is why the book should be required reading for students, scholars and policy-makers in International Relations alike. * International Affairs *In The Origins of Overthrow, Payam Ghalehdar offers an original and convincing interpretation of why US leaders have been so prone to overthrow other governments. Ghalehdar weaves his concept of emotional frustration into a fascinating account that needs to be read by scholars of both international relations theory and history. * Frank Costigliola, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of History, University of Connecticut *Why has the United States used force so often to change other countries' domestic regimes, when the result is seldom worth the cost? Drawing on recent psychological theorizing, Payam Ghalehdar argues that US presidents send in the military when they are emotionally frustrated at a foreign government that is thwarting their hegemonic expectations. Ghalehdar's case, which he makes in clear prose and with copious historical evidence, deserves a wide hearing. * John Owen, Taylor Professor of Politics, University of Virginia *Drawing on meticulously researched case studies, Payam Ghalehdar compellingly shows how emotions play a key role in foreign policy decision making. He demonstrates that US strategies to impose regime change in foreign countries are as much the result of 'emotional frustration' than they are a matter of geopolitical calculations or ideological differences. * Roland Bleiker, Professor of International Relations, University of Queensland *Brilliant, provocative, and compelling, this stunning new explanation for why US presidents so often resort to regime change has deeply uncomfortable implications for how we understand foreign policymaking. I can think of few other books I would as urgently put in the hands of US policymakers. * Barbara Keys, Director of Research and Professor of History, Durham University *Table of ContentsIntroduction Emotional Frustration and US Regime Change Part I - US Regime Change in Latin America The 1906 Intervention in Cuba The 1909-1912 Intervention in Nicaragua US Dealings with the Dominican Republic, 1963-65 Part II - US Regime Change in the Middle East US Dealings with Iran, 1979-80 US Dealings with Iraq, 2001-03 Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisSince its coinage in mid-19th century Germany, Realpolitik has proven both elusive and protean. To some, it represents the best approach to meaningful change and political stability in a world buffeted by uncertainty and rapid transformation. To others, it encapsulates an attitude of cynicism and cold calculation, a transparently self-justifying policy exercised by dominant nations over weaker. Remolded across generations and presupposed to its political and ideological moment, Realpolitik remains a touchstone for discussion about statecraft and diplomacy. It is a freighted concept.Historian John Bew explores the genesis of Realpolitik, tracing its longstanding and enduring relevance in political and foreign policy debates. Bew''s book uncovers the context that gave birth to Realpolitik--that of the fervor of radical change in 1848 in Europe. He explains its application in the conduct of foreign policy from the days of Bismarck onward. Lastly, he illuminates its translation from German into English, one that reveals the uniquely Anglo-American version of realpolitik--small r--being practiced today, a modern iteration that attempts to reconcile idealism with the pursuit of national interests.Lively, encyclopedic, and utterly original, Realpolitik: A History illuminates the life and times of a term that has shaped and will continue to shape international relations.Trade ReviewAn interesting and wide-ranging examination of [the term 'realpolitik']." * The American Conservative *By taking us back to the origins of Realpolitik John Bew shows how a long-established strategic concept doesn't mean what we thought it meant, and in the process throws new light on the history of thinking about international affairs." * Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies, King's College London, author of Strategy: A History *[A] well-researched, fluently written, and groundbreaking book." * Commentary Magazine" *One of Bew's most valuable services to scholarship in the book is in tracing the intellectual development of the European émigrés like Hans Morgenthau and Arnold Wolfers who helped stimulate the postwar American school of realism in international-relations theory." * The National Interest *[A] heavily researched, readable and comprehensive review of political and diplomatic history." * Wall Street Journal *Bew's book is a fascinating biography of an idea." * Washington Free Beacon *[A] fascinating quest to refine our understanding of yet another semantic import from Germany - the concept of realpolitik . . . In its careful, evenhanded, analysis of one of the Western world's most consequential intellectual traditions, Professor Bew's book harks back to the finest tradition of British scholarship, bringing to mind the work of people such as Lawrence Freedman, Hew Strachan, or Michael Howard. In fact, this reviewer can think of no better companion volume to this future classic than Howard's seminal work on Europe's other great foreign policy tradition - liberalism." * War on the Rocks *Lively, encyclopedic, and utterly original." * New Books Network *So thorough is Bew in recounting the history of the use of the word (realpolitik) that it is difficult to imagine that there is much left to discover." * The Weekly Standard *Realpolitik is one of those words that everybody uses but nobody understands. In this thoughtful, lucid and deeply researched book, John Bew shows how debates over its meaning helped shape some of the biggest foreign policy debates of the last 150 years. Anybody who cares about power, war and diplomacy in the modern world needs to read this book." * Walter Russell Mead, James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs and Humanities at Bard College and Professor of American Foreign Policy at Yale University *There are so many high points in the book that one is spoiled for choice...Bew's is an account that will be returned to again and again for illumination on the most protean, occasionally incoherent but nonetheless successful riposte, if not to liberalism at home, certainly to liberalism abroad." * International Affairs *Lively, encyclopedic, and utterly original, Realpolitik illuminates the life and times of a term that has shaped and will continue to shape international relations." * New Books Network *Here the real realpolitik is principled but prudent, knowing thoroughly the existing circumstances that give rise not only to the limits of statecraft but also to its possibilities." * The Weekly Standard *The discussions triggered by Realpolitik: A History are conveniently timely as Britain considers whether it should remain in the European Union, as the British Labour party quarrels over whether its leader's "new politics" is realistic or desirable, and as the Democratic Party decides on what reality is realistic; Bernie's or Hillary's. Bew provides advice for all involved in these struggles. The book's concluding chapter, in particular, should be required reading for those who find themselves in these simplified battles between ideals and reality; politics is ultimately the effective marriage of both." * The Strix *It would be a mistake, Bew's analysis implies, to interpret such competing uses of the term as merely reflecting differing evaluations of Realpolitik. For the story he tells is one of ambiguity, contestation, and transformation in what the term denotes." * H-Net Reviews *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Return of Realpolitik Part I: Real Realpolitik 1. Origins 2. Foundations 3. Liberalism and Bismarck: A Fatal Compromise? 4. Realpolitik after Rochau Part II: Anti-realpolitik and the Anglo-American Worldview 5. The English Discovery of Realpolitik 6. American Realpolitik 7. The Coming Peace and the Eradication of Realpolitik Part III: Interwar Realpolitik 8. The Ingestion of Realpolitik 9. Germany and the New Realpolitik Revival 10. Realpolitik, Fascism, and Appeasement Part IV: Realpolitik and the Tangled Roots of American Realism 11. Geopolitics and the Ethics of American Statecraft 12. German Émigrés and American Realism 13. The Bismarck Debate Part V: Practical Realpolitik 14. Realpolitik before Détente 15. The Kissinger Effect 16. From Cold War to New World Order Conclusion: A Return to Foundations

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Book SynopsisAlmost forty years ago, Neil Postman argued that television had brought about a fundamental transformation to democracy. By turning entertainment into our supreme ideology, television had recreated public discourse in its image and converted democracy into show business. In Trolling Ourselves to Death, Jason Hannan builds on Postman''s classic thesis, arguing that we are now not so much amusing, as trolling ourselves to death. Yet, how do we explain this profound change? What are the primary drivers behind the deterioration of civic culture and the toxification of public discourse? Trolling Ourselves to Death moves beyond the familiar picture of trolling by recasting it in a broader historical light. Contrary to the popular view of the troll as an exclusively anonymous online prankster who hides behind a clever avatar and screen name, Hannan asserts that trolls have emerged from the cave, so to speak, and now walk in the clear light of day. Trolls now include politicians, performers, pTrade ReviewWhen assessing online toxicity, violence, and manipulation, it's tempting to frame each as creatures of the platforms' lagoons: 'new' problems caused by digital technologies. In this provocative analysis, Jason Hannan shows that there are creatures in the lagoon, yes, but those waters are older, murkier, and much more steeped in analog dysfunction than we might care to admit. Identifying these origins is the first and most critical step to understanding how we arrived at such a precarious political moment—and what we can, and must, do next to begin undoing the damage. * Whitney Phillips, author of This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Mapping the Relationship between Online Trolling and Mainstream Culture *Almost forty years after Neil Postman's seminal work, Jason Hannan analyzes the profound problem of a poisoned public sphere in a platform society. His new book offers a deeply insightful analysis of the transformation of online culture, in which trolling, disinformation, and conspiracy theories are increasingly normalized. Essential reading for all teachers and students who believe that education can serve as a civic counteroffensive against the massive pollution of our online channels. * José van Dijck,, co-author of The Platform Society: Public Values in a Connective World *Democracy comes with an abundance of enemies, and lately with trolls. In this engaging read, Jason Hannan historicizes trolling with and without technology and walks us through its impact on civic cultures. This lucid and informed book is a must-read for those curious about what trolling is, why and how it manifests, and how we may survive it. * Zizi Papacharissi, author of After Democracy: Imagining Our Political Future *A tour-de-force, essential analysis, and call to action of a book that becomes more relevant by the hour. Hannan's high-energy, meticulously researched tract is vivid, well-reasoned, morally astute, and rightly outraged, and should be required reading for anyone who wants to get at least a glimpse of the roiling factors and forces that are bending and rending our world to the breaking point. * Paul Levinson, author of McLuhan in an Age of Social Media *Jason Hannan raises one of the most critical questions of our age: is the public sphere to be a space of reflective human agency or a sinister arena in which trolls divert, degrade, and destroy the prospect of democratic discourse? Hannan approaches this question with magisterial wisdom and abundant evidence. This is a book for those who do not want to be trolled to death. * Stephen Coleman, author of Can The Internet Strengthen Democracy? *Jason Hannan addresses the toxic influence of social media by broadly and brilliantly analyzing the practice of trolling. This book should be read by everyone who wants the tools-historical, political, and pedagogical-to both understand and dismantle online communities that engage in shaming, conspiracy theories, and lies. Trolling Ourselves to Death is more than a critique of social media; it is also a book that offers a language of possibility rooted in a pedagogy of trust, compassion, and social justice. * Henry Giroux, author of Critical Pedagogy *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Technology Chapter 2: Disenlightenment Chapter 3: Unreason Chapter 4: Conspiracy Chapter 5: Shame Chapter 6: Trust Conclusion Notes References Index

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Trade ReviewForestal brings democratic theory and digital platform design together to explore the future of online community building. She paints a compelling and hopeful picture of that potential future. Technologically sophisticated, philosophically astute, and exhaustively researched, Designing Democracy argues that we can rebuild digital public spaces in ways that facilitate cooperative problem solving, in a word, we can democratize the internet. This is a welcome challenge to the techno-dystopian trend that has gripped much recent scholarship about the future of democracy in a digital age. * Simone Chambers, University of California Irvine *Many books claim that Facebook and social media are destroying democracy. In this important book, Jennifer Forestal starts from the other end, asking whether social media create the democratic spaces in which citizens can build communities, and attach themselves to these communities and improve them through experimentation, argument, and inquiry. Designing for Democracy has valuable insights for political theorists, media scholars, political scientists, and sociologists interested in clear analysis of the promise and problems of new media. * Henry Farrell, Johns Hopkins University *Designing for Democracy is political theory at its absolute best. It is an extremely sophisticated, problem-driven account of the perils and possibilities of digital technologies, but it is much more than that. It is also a capacious and original theory of democracy that emphasizes the importance of communal membership, attachment, and the willingness to work collaboratively and creatively to improve the structures that bind us together. Forestal brilliantly illuminates the way that virtual space, much like physical space, can be structured to foster sustainable communities or to discipline and divide us. * Margaret Kohn, University of Toronto *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Digital Technologies and the Problem of Democracy Chapter 2: Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Facebook, Boundaries, and Forming Communities Chapter 3: Sustaining Democracy: Durability, Attachment, and Twitter Chapter 4: r/democracy: Flexible Spaces, Experimental Habits, and the Threat of Self-Segregation Chapter 5: Democracy For-Profit?: Control, Community, and the Role of Algorithms Chapter 6: "Make No Little Plans": Designing the Future of Democracy

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Book SynopsisRethinking the causes and consequences of Britain’s default on its First World War debts to the United States of AmericaTrade Review“David Gill’s brilliant, deeply researched and stylish book makes important contributions to the history of both Britain and the United States, to their relations during the Second World War, and to a wider understanding of default. It is a model of what historical analysis brings to our understanding of the modern world.”—Martin Daunton, author of Just Taxes“[E]nlightening. . . . As Gill shows in his deeply researched book, far from being sorted, the war debts have hung over Anglo-American relations for decades.”—Max Harris, senior fellow, Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation“Gill provides a fascinating window into the dynamics of bilateral official lending, with a focus on wartime debts between allies. Using a wide range of archival materials, Gill details the domestic and international considerations behind the UK’s servicing of its 1917 debt until 1934, as well as its subsequent (and continuing) suspension of payments.”—Layna Mosley, author of Global Capital and National Governments“Of debts arising from the Great War, Franklin Roosevelt said, ‘default . . . that word should never be said.’ And most often it isn’t, especially for the sum Britain has yet to repay the United States. Yet the failure to repay had a long history that affected Anglo-American cooperation in the Second World War, the Cold War, and afterward. A valuable study on the uses of mostly forgetting, if not fully forgiving, debt.”—Eric Rauchway, author of Why the New Deal Matters

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Book SynopsisA penetrating account of the dynamics of World War II's Grand Alliance through the messages exchanged by the Big Three Stalin exchanged more than six hundred messages with Allied leaders Churchill and Roosevelt during the Second World War. In this riveting volumethe fruit of a unique British-Russian scholarly collaborationthe messages are published and also analyzed within their historical context. Ranging from intimate personal greetings to weighty salvos about diplomacy and strategy, this book offers fascinating new revelations of the political machinations and human stories behind the Allied triumvirate. Edited and narrated by two of the world's leading scholars on World War II diplomacy and based on a decade of research in British, American, and newly available Russian archives, this crucial addition to wartime scholarship illuminates an alliance that really worked while exposing its fractious limits and the issues and egos that set the stage for the Cold War that followed.Trade Review“Illuminating and insightful. . . . An indispensable resource.” —Jonathan W. Jordan, Wall Street Journal"This is a masterful work of history. It should be read by anyone who wants to understand how the world we live in was shaped not only by the whole sequence of events of 1941-45, but also by the thoughts and feelings of just three extraordinary individuals." —Noel Malcolm, Sunday Telegraph“Fresh and valuable insights into the way Stalin drafted and edited his messages.” — Tony Barber, Financial Times (Books of the Year 2018)“David Reynolds and Vladimir Pechatnov have done a superbly scholarly job in documenting the relationships Stalin had with Churchill and with Franklin Roosevelt through their epistolary contact.” — Simon Heffer, The Daily Telegraph“Two eminent scholars have produced a fascinating and detailed narrative of the war’s decision-making that embeds the leaders’ correspondence and memoirs into other archival material.” —Jonathan Steele, The GuardianThis remarkable book collects the wartime correspondence Churchill and Roosevelt received from Stalin – more than 600 letters. Anyone wishing to understand how the Allied powers brought about Hitler’s defeat must read it — Daily Telegraph“This is a big book in every sense of the word [. . .] Highly recommended” —Peter Howson, Methodist Recorder“It is welcome that this book has been produced. The authoritative version of the message texts makes a significant contribution to the scholarship of the period” —Max Hastings, London Review of Books“The Kremlin Letters is a remarkable book, one that is not only informative, but also a pleasure to read, thanks in large part to the ongoing narrative that the editors and authors provide.” —David B Woolner, Irish Times“David Reynolds and Vladimir Pechatnov have rendered an outstanding service and annotating the letters with a keen critical eye and a lucid grasp of the historical issues surrounding their writing and reception” —Richard Overy, Literary Review “The book [. . .] constitutes a publication in full of the major part of the Stalin–Churchill–Roosevelt correspondence from 1941 to 1945, showing alterations in successive drafts and accompanied by a detailed running commentary drawing on multi-archival research”— Sheila Fitzpatrick, Australian Book Review“The Kremlin Letters is an invaluable addition to the history of the Second World War and the origins of the Cold War.”— Margaret MacMillan, Times Literary Supplement“It would not be too far a stretch to claim that the messages between Stalin and his British and US counterparts are perhaps the most important correspondences in modern history. This incredible insight into this critical channel of communication was always going to be fascinating, but is remarkably riveting too.”—John Ash, Britain at War“[An] important contribution to understanding the Soviet point of view during World War Two”—Michael Jabara Carley, Slavonic & East European ReviewWinner of the 2020 Link-Kuehl Prize, sponsored by the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations"A must-have volume for anyone seeking to elucidate the interplay between Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt between 1941 and 1945. The meticulous research of Professor David Reynolds and Professor Vladimir Pechatnov is a unique Anglo-Russian collaboration based on archival material in Russia, the UK and the USA. But this book offers not just the raw material of the key missives between the three leaders. It also provides a detailed commentary explaining the often constrained language of diplomacy and sets it within the context of what was happening at the time. It presents an Anglophone audience with a compelling and comprehensive account of the triangular network of exchanges at the top level which helped shape this vital period of the Second World War.”—Bridget Kendall“The fascinating wartime correspondence between Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt is set in historical context by its meticulous editors in an admirably succinct and perceptive narrative: a model of Anglo-Russian scholarly cooperation.”—Sir Rodric Braithwaite“This book will be of great value for historians as an excellent archival reconstruction of an important historical source. In addition to its thorough research, broader audiences it will find it an exciting read. The story of these three world leaders unveils the secrets of politics in the most terrible of wars.”—Oleg Khlevniuk"Is there anything more to learn from the World War II correspondence of Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt? I'd have wondered before reading this volume, but Vladimir Pechatnov, David Reynolds, and their international research team have changed my mind. For not only is The Kremlin Letters filled with new information: it's also a pioneering effort to embed documents within a single sustained narrative, all the more compelling for the collaborations that produced it. Which simultaneously give it precision, great sweep, and best of all freshness—a magnificent accomplishment!"—John Lewis Gaddis, Yale University“Here the leading British and Russian historians of the Grand Alliance present a gripping and all-encompassing documentary history of Stalin’s relations with Churchill and Roosevelt during the Second World War. A feast of scrupulous research, The Kremlin Letters rewrites the history of the War as we knew it.”—Gabriel Gorodetsky, Quondam Fellow, All Souls College, Oxford and editor of The Maisky Diaries

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Book SynopsisThe misguided forces driving conflict escalation between America and China, and the path to a new relationshipTrade Review“Stephen Roach . . . believes that China and the US both should and could have a workably co-operative relationship. Instead, they have fallen victim to mutually reinforcing false narratives of the other. Roach insists that there exists a way of trust and interdependence. Conceptually, he is right. Indeed, conflict would damage everybody, possibly catastrophically. But can it still be avoided?”—Martin Wolf, Financial Times, “Best Books of 2022: Economics”“A powerful new book.”—Gillian Tett, Financial Times“China and America are locked in a destructive codependence. Stephen Roach is right to apply a psychological lens to the increasing friction between the two countries.”—Rana Foroohar, Financial Times“[Roach’s] diagnosis of the current situation and how we got here is convincing, while he tries to offer ideas for how the two countries can avoid their rivalry descending into a catastrophic military confrontation.”—Andrew Peaple, SPE“A remarkable book. Accidental Conflict offers a wealth of evidence about and a new depth of understanding of the underlying forces that drive the Chinese and United States economies.”—Robert J. Shiller, author of Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events“If you wonder how the US-China relationship has gone from friendly to hostile in a few years, this is the book for you. It details the economic and political processes underlying this change and presents an avenue to avoid ‘Accidental Conflict.’”—Robert Engle, Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, 2003“Accidental Conflict is a very important and timely book. Its arguments and analyses have the potential to change misperceptions by policymakers and analysts on both sides and avoid a dangerous and mutually destructive course.”—Laura D. Tyson, former chair, White House Council of Economic Advisers“I can think of no one better qualified than Steve Roach to explain how the China-America bromance went wrong, and how it could, with good will on both sides, be put right.”—Howard Davies, author of The Chancellors: Steering the British Economy in Crisis Times

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive practitioner's guide to negotiating at the United Nations.Although much of the content can be applied broadly, the guide focuses on navigating multilateral negotiations at the UN. The book is a tool to help new UN negotiators, explaining basic negotiation concepts and offering insight into the complexities of the UN system. It also offers a playbook for cooperation for negotiators at any level, exploring the dynamics of relationships and alliances, the art of chairing a negotiation, and the importance of balancing the power asymmetries present in any multilateral discussion. The book proposes improvements to the UN negotiation process and looks at the impact of information technologies on negotiation dynamics; it also shares stories from women UN delegates, illustrating what it means to be a female negotiator at the UN. This book is an exploration of the power of the individual in any negotiation, and of the responsibility all negotiators have in wielding that power to speak for a better world.This book will be of much interest to students of diplomacy, global governance, foreign policy, and International Relations, as well as practitioners and policymakers.Trade Review'This long-overdue book will be an immense contribution in enhancing knowledge and appreciation of the intricacies of multilateral negotiations at UN headquarters on diverse social, economic and environmental issues, molding disparate interests and subjective agendas into lasting legislative outcomes whose main objectives are to enhance peace and prosperity in harmony with our environment, respect of human rights and women empowerment.'--Munyaradzi Chenje, Deputy Chief Officer, Secretariat of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol; former UN Environment Programme New York Office Deputy Director and Head of Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs 'It is not enough to eloquently establish positions and red-lines in multilateral negotiations; perhaps it is not even enough to strive to build consensus. Instead, it takes courage, vision and skills to be successful and give meaning to a negotiated outcome, and with their years of experience and involvement in varied multilateral negotiations, Rebecca, Jimena and Ye-Min provide that connection and insight in their book. This is an inventive and resourceful blueprint for any Diplomat or Advisor contemplating a stint with the foremost international organization, the United Nations Organisation.'--Damptey Bediako Asare, Director of Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Bureau; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana; Former Negotiator for G77 &China, New York 'This is the type of publication I wish I had at the beginning of my UN journey. However, it also provides much needed lessons for seasoned diplomats as well. The messages, insights, and examples, offer that rare glimpse of the inner workings of the UN multilateral process, while also shedding light on the important, and often thankless, role of a country’s representative to the UN. It could very well become required reading for future UN diplomats.'--Carlisle Richardson, former Ambassador of St Kitts and Nevis to the UN; Former Economic Affairs Officer of the UN; author of 'Island Journeys: The Impact of the Island Way of Life at Home and Abroad''Jimena, Rebecca, and Ye-Min have done a remarkable job in connecting the theory of negotiation with how it is practiced within the UN. The three of them were amazing colleagues, interlocutors, confidants and versatile negotiators during our collective journey towards Rio+20, the Conference that paved the way for the Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating what is possible when Governments, the UN bureaucracy, and stakeholders work together.'--Farrukh Khan, former G77 negotiator from Pakistan 'For some, outcomes negotiated at the UN - or in other venues - can mean life or death. For everyone, such discussions offer the potential for an improved situation in a better world. When I arrived for my posting at the UN, the negotiating process was like a black box - nothing was precisely what it seemed. This book, which provides essential guidance for a new negotiator, would have been an immense help to me as I began my tour in New York, shortening the time it took to get up to speed with the ins and outs of multilateral negotiations. It also offers insights for complex and contentious negotiations around the world beyond the UN.'--Anne Heidi Kvalsøren, Norwegian Special Representative for the peace process in Colombia 'Profound, insightful, concrete: this book is a must-read guide for anyone entering the highly complex matters of multilateral negotiations, written by three truly inspiring and talented women. With two of them I had the great privilege to spend many hours negotiating – and I share very fond memories of great cooperation, building trust and even friendship while often sitting at the opposite side of the negotiating table. And these are the things that help making the difference on the way towards a better world.'--Sandra Ruppen, former Senior Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Principality of Liechtenstein'Being able to negotiate well is a critical skill for each of us. In their book, Wu Ye-Min, Rebecca Webber Gaudiosi, and Jimena Leiva-Roche offer UN diplomats – and negotiators everywhere – practical advice on how to effectively navigate the negotiation process. Using real-life examples and well-crafted nuggets of theory, the authors have provided a succinct and useful guide for improving our approach to negotiation in all facets of our lives.'--Elizabeth McClintock, Managing Partner, CMPartners, LLC; Adjunct Assistant Professor of International Negotiations, The Fletcher School, Tufts University; Adjunct Lecturer, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University'This book, written by negotiators who have been at the frontline of UN negotiations, provides a firsthand perspective of what it means to negotiate at the UN. It vividly conveys the process and dynamics of UN negotiations, and will play a critical role in preparing policy makers and negotiators from around the world who deal with UN issues.'--Noel Gonzalez, Director General for Planning and International Development Cooperation Policies, Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID)'Three experienced UN negotiators offer an insightful, in-depth, and at times humorous study on how UN negotiations work and diplomats behave. From "package deals" to "silence procedures," this book is more than a guide to negotiations; it is a refreshing, solid and much-needed defense of multilateralism for the 21st century.' --Paulo Chiarelli, Counsellor, Brazilian diplomat with over 12 years' experience in climate change and sustainable development negotiations'I wish to congratulate my former colleagues Jimena, Ye Min and Rebecca for this timely and insightful behind the scenes look at the United Nations and the intergovernmental negotiating process. Despite its flaws, the United Nations remains our best hope for addressing global threats to peace and security, promoting good human rights practices and for advancing the cause of development. The insights and recommendations from these three talented, experienced and skillful diplomats on how to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of this great organization comes at an important juncture in global affairs. More than ever the world needs a strong, effective and renewed United Nations.'--Selwin Hart, Ambassador of Barbados to the United States of America and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the Organization of American States, Embassy of Barbados/Permanent Mission of Barbados to the OAS'The United Nations is the place where every country comes to do business and solve problems that require collective action. Whether interests clash or align, countries use the UN to build coalitions around shared purpose – more important than ever in this precarious time. Their negotiators are on the front lines, and these authors are masters of that craft. From their diverse perspectives, they provide a front row seat to how multilateral negotiations are won or lost. Long-time practitioners and first-time students will all find this book essential reading.'--Elizabeth Cousens, former US Ambassador to ECOSOC and lead U. negotiator on the Sustainable Development Goals, Deputy CEO of the UN Foundation'This book is a master-class in the theory and practice of multilateral negotiations. It reminds us of the unique role which the UN can, and must, play in crafting solutions to the most pressing global challenges. I congratulate the authors on a vivid and highly accessible account of the factors which deliver successful UN outcomes. This is essential reading for all who wish to play their part as UN negotiators in fashioning a better world for us all.'--David Donoghue, former Permanent Representative of Ireland and co-facilitator of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on the 2030 Agenda'Based on their experience of recent years, Ye-Min, Rebecca and Jimena have written this guide on the dynamics of multilateral interactions which shape the decisions of the principal organs at the United Nations. It is meant as a handbook for those that actually participate in the negotiations, reflecting anything from simple statements to formal resolutions and declarations, and showing the wide breadth of activities that go into their work. From the trivial to the momentous, I found it a highly readable and illuminating book.'--Gert Rosenthal, former Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the UN 'This unique guide for negotiators syntheses the main insights a diplomat often only learns the hard way. It is a very much needed resource. Through this book, anyone interested in the work of the UN will be able to better understand the challenges of finding critical pathways, beyond culture and interests, to find workable solutions and common ground.' --Paula Caballero, Managing Director, Climate and Water, Rare; former Director of Economic, Social and Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colombia'A helpful ‘How To’ guide for both newcomers and old-timers in the ever-more-important arena of multilateral negotiations. As the world grapples with global problems ranging from climate change to global health to international trade and development, the UN will be an essential forum to reaching necessary global agreements, and this slim volume provides both an operational road-map for the practitioner and a valuable window into the process for all interested observers.'--Jonathan Pershing, former US Special Envoy for Climate ChangeTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I: Negotiator Tool-Kit 1. Negotiating the Hard Stuff 2. Aren’t Interests and Positions the Same Thing? Part II: Inside the UN 3. The Insider’s Guide to the UN Negotiation System 4. Don’t Go it Alone: Building Relationships and Alliances 5. Welcome to Negotiations Theatre: an Off-Broadway Production 6. I Call this Meeting to Order: Chairing UN Negotiations 7. Mitigating Asymmetric Power: the 800-pound Gorilla and the Fearless Ant Part III: Working on It 8. I am a Female Negotiator: So What? 9. Please Excuse Us as We Upgrade our Process…and Software Conclusion

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