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Book SynopsisThe past two decades have seen a rapid rise in large-scale, state-led transnational investment from countries as different as China, Norway and Russia. By bundling economic resources, these countries have entered global markets through massive state-led investments. This transformation of states into global economic actors is historically unprecedented and presents a major challenge for how states relate to each other in the international system. Milan Babic examines how states have become major corporate owners in the global economy and unpacks the lasting effects of this on our understanding of the state and international politics. Drawing on research into the largest firm-level dataset on state ownership to date, in combination with in-depth historical and conceptual analysis, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of the rise of the state in the global economy and its present and future consequences for international relations.Trade ReviewIn this innovative book, Babić muscles aside the sterile and incorrect dichotomy between state and market and its related debate about the return of state capitalism in favour of a detailed empirical analysis of something new: the expansion of transnational state capital through foreign direct and portfolio investment. Transnational state-owned enterprises are increasingly powerful actors in the global economy. -- Herman Mark Schwartz, Professor of Politics, University of VirginiaThis is illuminating and essential reading at a critical turn in world politics when geoeconomics is returning to centre stage. Babić accessibly – and based on a wealth of comprehensive data – guides the reader to see states as owners and investors in the global political economy, the strategies they employ vis-à-vis markets, and how all that matters in the current state of global capitalism and interstate rivalry. -- Naná de Graaff, Associate Professor in International Relations, Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamThis exciting new look at states and capital investment replaces the increasingly threadbare "standard" state–market dichotomy narrative and its "rise of state capitalism" trope with a more credible account of how both states and the firms they own and influence have integrated themselves into a "transnational agency space" that is fully compatible with globalization and private capital. This perceptive analysis of state responses to new opportunity structures of global markets presents both the big picture and the fine-grained, case-based data to support the theory. -- Geoffrey Underhill, Professor of International Governance, University of AmsterdamBabić argues convincingly through a range of case studies how states and markets are not that different in how they operate in a more open, interconnected and what we call heterarchical world political economy. In particular, he regards capitalism as being fundamentally underpinned, shaped, and made effective and profitable by states, i.e. that what we are dealing with is the transformation of state capitalism itself, capitalism created and shaped by states for their own purposes. -- European Review of International StudiesTable of ContentsForeword by Erik Jones 1. Introduction: states and markets are different things – or are they? 2. A short history of the re-emergence of state capital(ism) 3. Transnational state capital in the global political economy 4. Strategies of the competing state: controlling strategies 5. Strategies of the competing state: financial strategies 6. Consequences: Covid-19, geoeconomics, climate change 7. Conclusion: states, markets and the future of globalization

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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 SynopsisNorth Korea is an anomaly in the international system. Deliberately isolated, it survives through the sale of weapons to enemies of the United States. In this book, Pacheco Pardo offers insight into the country today and seeks to answer what level of threat it poses to global security.

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Book SynopsisEurasianism: An Ideology for the Multipolar World investigates the ideology of Eurasianism, a political doctrine that founds its principles on geopolitics and conservatism. Specifically, the book examines neo-Eurasianist thought and its implications for the international system. After collocating Eurasianism in the spectrum of conservative theories, the research analyzes its historical evolution from the early 20th century to its contemporary manifestations. Pizzolo describes the liaison between Eurasianism and geopolitics, describing the nature of geopolitics and the main theories that highlight the relevance of the Eurasian landmass, including Mackinder’s “Heartland theory”, Spykman’s “Rimland theory”, and Haushofer’s “Kontinentalblock” project. The book also focuses on the central elements of the neo-Eurasianist ideology, including the key features of the so-called “Fourth Political Theory”, arguing that Eurasianism could represent a theoretical contribution for the advent of the multipolar world.Trade ReviewSince the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Russia's efforts to define itself as well as to reknit the Soviet space has generated political and scholarly attention in the West as well as in Russia. At the center of interest is "Eurasianism," which serves to define Russia as both European and Asian and as a scaffold for various projects to integrate former Soviet republics. Defining "Eurasianism" as an ideology, Pizzolo (LUISS Guido Carlo Univ., Italy) addresses the concept in the context of geopolitical theories, notably those of Halford Mackinder and Nicholas J. Spykman. This covers familiar ground, but his narrative on Aleksandr Dugin's "neo-Eurasianism" is a useful study of the more controversial aspects of "Eurasianism." Among other things, Pizzolo discusses Dugin's "Fourth Political Theory," a peculiar melding of liberalism, fascism, and Marxism that is intended to replace Western Atlanticism as a dominant world order. The international system, Dugin argues, is becoming multipolar. Pizzolo also addresses Dugin's much-criticized advocacy of Russian imperialism. Pizzolo's study is well documented with a bibliography rich in Russian sources. The book is strongly recommended for all university readers. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty. * Choice *“Eurasianism: An Ideology for the Multipolar World represents a useful study to understand the dynamics of the current international system in its evolution towards a post-unipolar context. By analyzing the Eurasianist doctrine and the main geopolitical theories behind it, Pizzolo addresses all the relevant sources and cites the most important authors from the field. The book embodies a valuable tool and a noteworthy contribution for the investigation of international relations.” -- Gabriele Natalizia, La Sapienza University of Rome“The twenty-first century and multipolar world need formulas of understanding in terms of the reality of international politics and post-ideological new paradigms: among them, ‘Eurasia’ is not only a geographical paradigm, but also a longstanding cultural reference for the Russian world. Within this book, ‘Eurasianism’ is explained as the essential lens to read both the Russian soul and Russia’s links with neighbors and other countries.” -- Andrea Carteny, La Sapienza University of RomeTable of ContentsChapter 1: Ideology as a methodological tool for interpreting EurasianismChapter 2: From early Eurasianism to neo-Eurasianism. A historical and philosophical overlookChapter 3: The liaison between geopolitics and EurasianismChapter 4: The foundations of Eurasian power. The strategic role of the Heartland region in geopolitical thoughtChapter 5: The Eurasianist ideology. Theory, mission, and programChapter 6: The antagonists of Eurasianism. Post-liberalism, Atlanticism, and unipolar globalismChapter 7: The Eurasianist vision of global order. The quest for a multipolar world

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Book SynopsisFollowing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the fortunes of NATO - pronounced "braindead" only a few years prior - have been miraculously revived. The alliance, buoyed by surging European military budgets and inflows of combat-ready troops and cutting-edge hardware, looks forward to welcoming additional member states. Originally conceived as a bulwark against the Soviet Union, NATO has outlasted its ostensible foe by over three decades. Its geostrategic remit is limited to the North Atlantic in name only. Treaty obligations range from the Andes to the Gulf of Aden and the Khyber Pass, and allied commanders now prepare for battle in the South China Sea.Natopolitanism takes an in-depth look at the evolution and aggrandizement of NATO since the turn of the 1990s. What purposes does NATO serve in the post-Cold War world? What is the balance sheet of a quarter century of alliance expansion, and what part did it play in the eruption of conflict on Europe's eastern marches?Contributors to the volume, including John J. Mearsheimer, Mary Elise Sarotte, Susan Watkins, Wolfgang Streeck, and Volodymyr Ishchenko, revisit this this history as it unfolded. Varying in viewpoint and judgment, all share a critical perspective at odds with wartime pieties.Trade ReviewAfter Donald Trump brazenly doubted NATO's necessity, the Ukraine war reanimated the zombie. This indispensable collection sets sanctimony to one side, gathering diverse reflections on the alliance's functions and trajectory since the Cold War - including in the coming of the Ukraine war itself. -- Samuel Moyn, Yale UniversityA bracing critical review of the 'most successful alliance' in history. An essential primer for the new era of Natopolitanism. -- Adam Tooze, author of CrashedThis collection of essays and documents regarding NATO's role as the military wing of US capitalism and its increasingly aggressive approach to that role is important and (obviously) timely. -- Ron Jacobs * Counterpunch *

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Book SynopsisThe Russian government’s deniable use of rogues, businessmen, enthusiasts, mercenaries and political technologists confounded policymakers as Moscow waged a covert invasion of Ukraine in 2014. Did Crimea and Donbas reveal the Kremlin’s new ‘hybrid war’ playbook? Or was Moscow itself manipulated by the very forces it had unleashed? Given the disinformation and skewing of the narrative, it is no wonder that the international community has dramatically misunderstood the very nature of this war and was unprepared for the Kremlin’s sudden and brutal escalation in 2022. As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine risks pitting the world’s great powers against each other, Hybrid Warriors traces the trajectory of the conflict from the bottom up. Starting from the first pivotal years in the 2010s, the book draws on unique interviews, reporting from the conflict zones, and wider on-the-ground research, to reconstruct the granular relationships between civilians, non-state actors, and the Kremlin that co-opted them. In the process, it speaks not just to the history of this conflict, but also to our wider understanding of how Putin’s Kremlin works and how it has prosecuted its war on Ukraine.Trade Review‘In her illuminating, well-researched book, Arutunyan sets out a nuanced argument about the Donbas conflict.' * Financial Times *'Anna Arutunyan's 'Hybrid Warriors' offers an in-depth account of the first days of Russia's covert invasion of Ukraine in 2014 that... sheds new light on the roots of today's war.' -- Foreign Policy‘Truly one of the most insightful books released this year … [Hybrid Warriors] is sharp, incisive, insightful, and presents a much-needed complex and nuanced look at what is assumed to be a well-known story.’ -- Diplomatic Courier‘[This book] combines a deeply textured knowledge of ground-level politics with a well-theorised sense of how Putin’s regime works.’ -- Inside Story'Arutunyan challenges boldly old dogmas and new stereotypes, and the book makes a valuable contribution to examining the murky and often neglected environment of the war, which needs to be rehabilitated for building sustainable peace.' -- Journal of Peace Research‘Excellent.’ -- OBC TransEuropa'Well-researched … Arutunyan’s book is likely the most in-depth attempt at investigating and defining the role of Girkin/Strelkov in the Donbas War.' -- New Eastern Europe'A nuanced and deeply researched account of the origins of the Russian-Ukrainian antagonism. The most subtle and detailed analysis of Russia's policy toward Ukraine yet written. Hybrid Warriors is an indispensable book for understanding Russia's march toward war.' -- Christopher Miller, Assistant Professor of International History, Tufts University, and author of 'Putinomics: Power and Money in Resurgent Russia''A masterful account putting a human face to a conflict ravaging Europe. Arutunyan's gripping prose and the people's stories she tells add nuance and depth to our understanding of Russia's bid to conquer Ukraine.' -- Dimitar Bechev, Lecturer in Russian and Eastern European Studies, University of Oxford, and Visiting Scholar, Carnegie Europe'Two excellent books in one. Arutunyan's approach differs from previous explanations of the 2014 "Russian Spring" by combining the machinations of various policy entrepreneurs and factions in a decentralised Kremlin with the agency of the Donbas rebels. She shows how the awkward compromises between them had broken down by 2022, setting the stage for the current war.' -- Andrew Wilson, Professor of Ukrainian Studies, University College London'A detailed and thoroughly researched account of Russia's policy towards Ukraine. Showing the links between the Kremlin, Russia's "policy entrepreneurs" and local activists, it demonstrates that what may look like conspiracy from a distance can often seem like chaos up close. Essential reading.' -- Kadri Liik, Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations

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Book SynopsisDespite the boycott Hamas was subjected to since its victory in the 2006 parliamentary elections, it has become a significant player on the international stage. It boasts a territory identifiable by its borders, internationally recognized cease-fire lines and effective authority over a population. This book, a study in international relations, shows how Hamas willingly mobilizes Palestinian internal issues to establish its legitimacy on a global scale, and at the same time, uses its relations with non-Palestinian players to compete against its political rivals on the Palestinian national stage. Leila Seurat reveals that Hamas’s foreign and internal policy are strongly intertwined and centred mainly on Hamas’s quest for recognition. The book then is a comprehensive diplomatic history of Palestine, focused on the political orientations of Hamas towards both Israel and other countries. Its coverage spans the movement’s victory in 2006 up until more recent momentous events, including, Hamas’ response to Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ and Israel’s announcement of the annexation of the Jordan Valley, as well as the proclamation of normalization accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the impact of Covid19. The book is based on Leila Seurat’s extensive fieldwork and interviews with Hamas’s leading officials across the West Bank, Gaza, Damascus, Geneva and Beirut in addition to recent video-conferences planned by various NGOs and attended by West Bank, Gaza and Diaspora Palestinians.Trade ReviewThe book stands out for its wide use of original source material together with many wide-ranging personal interviews. The approach used is quite fascinating, and allows the author to arrive at a new understanding of Hamas as a player in regional and international politics. -- Helga Baumgarten, Birzeit University, PalestineTable of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE: GENERAL ORENTATIONS OF HAMAS FOREIGN POLICY CHAPTER ONE: Hamas and Israel – Conciliation and Confrontation CHAPTER TWO: Hamas and the rest of the World CHAPTER THREE: Syria, Iran and Egypt PART TWO: THE VARIOUS INTERESTS AT THE BASIS OF THE FOREIGN POLICY OF HAMAS CHAPTER FOUR: Outside: Seeking Recognition and Looking for Resources CHAPTER FIVE: Inside: reinforcing itself and competing against its rivals CHAPTER SIX: Ideology and defence of external interests PART THREE: PLACE AND FUNCTION OF IDEOLOGY IN THE FOREIGN POLICY OF HAMAS CHAPTER SEVEN: Ideology and the defence of internal interests PART FOUR: THE IMPACT OF DECISION MAKING ON HAMAS FOREIGN POLICY CHAPTER EIGHT: Collective decisions, unilateral decisions CHAPTER NINE: Causes of dissent Conclusion

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Book SynopsisKerry Brown began his life in nineties China almost by chance, cutting his teeth in its northern backwaters. He went on to become a British diplomat in Beijing and then one of the world's foremost sinologists. Since then, the Middle Kingdom has transformed from 'backwater' to 'emergent superpower' to fanfare, scrutiny and a tidal wave of thinkpieces. Offering a light alternative to the bluster, the Kentish academic draws on wit, allusion and anecdotes of adventure to render the People's Republic 'knowable' to Western readers, and in so doing, humanise its monumental ascent.

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE PARLIAMENTARY BOOK AWARDS'Thought-provoking and well worth reading' Times Literary SupplementAfter decades of peace and prosperity, the international order put in place after World War II is rapidly coming to an end. Disastrous foreign wars, global recession, the meteoric rise of China and India and the COVID pandemic have undermined the power of the West's international institutions and unleashed the forces of nationalism and protectionism.In this lucid and groundbreaking analysis, one of Britain's most experienced senior diplomats highlights the key dilemmas Britain faces, from trade to security, arguing that international co-operation and solidarity are the surest ways to prosper in a world more dangerous than ever.Trade ReviewA bracing, stimulating, utterly timely call for the UK to take a very hard look at its place in the world post-Brexit and after Covid. Peter Ricketts tells us we have nothing to lose but our illusions. He's right. * Peter Hennessy, author of Winds of Change *Thought-provoking and well worth reading * Times Literary Supplement *As one of Britain's top diplomats, Ricketts had a close-up view of some of the most dramatic events of recent decades... he takes a tough-minded look at the country's post-Brexit options - making the case for realistic internationalism and renewed engagement with Europe. * Gideon Rachman, Financial Times *Peter Ricketts has put all of his experience and authority into this clear, accessible and unvarnished account of Britain's place in the world. If you want to understand the big choices ahead, read this book. * David Miliband, President of the International Rescue Committee and former Foreign Secretary *Bursting with anecdotes and new perspectives... a perfect introduction for those engaging in the crucial-and newly wide open-debate about where Britain sits in the world, and where it goes next. * Prospect *Searing... The hardest choice for the UK is "to accept reality", Ricketts argues. * Financial Times *Where others deal in soundbites and slogans, Peter Ricketts brings his deep expertise and wisdom to bear on the great issues facing Britain as it rethinks its role in the world. He offers a riveting analysis of what our interests really are at a time of severe strain on the liberal democratic order, and a wealth of insights into how best we should pursue them. * Ivan Rogers *A clarion call for a post-Brexit national conversation and a new national strategy. Written with grace and clarity, Hard Choices is a book for every informed citizen concerned for Britain's future in a dangerous and unpredictable world. * Vernon Bogdanor, CBE FBA, Professor of Government, King's College, London *As Britain defines its post-Brexit role against the backdrop of a more fragmented, complex and uncertain world, Peter Ricketts offers sage advice about next steps, including the need for a focused strategy and international cooperation. Hard Choices is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of this country. * Karin von Hippel, Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute *Incisive, stimulating and highly-readable. Peter Ricketts turns forty years' experience of British foreign policymaking into a road map of where Britain should be going in the post-Brexit, post-Covid world. * David Reynolds, author of Island Stories: An Unconventional History of Britain *Peter Ricketts has used his experience as one of the best diplomats of his generation to produce a book that is magisterial in its scope and analysis -- and in its recommendations for how the UK can use the realities of the post-Brexit era to its advantage. Essential reading for all who care about Britain's position in the world. * Jack Straw, former Foreign Secretary *A sharp and salutary reality check from one of Britain's wisest and most experienced diplomats. Peter Ricketts has a simple message: despite Brexit, Britain remains a European power and must reject isolationist and imperial delusions. * Andrew Adonis *A clearer analysis of Britain in the 2020s will not be found: read this brilliant book. * Sir Anthony Seldon *With a combination of behind-the-scenes anecdotes and sharp analysis, Peter Ricketts uses his extensive diplomatic and national security experience to consider the importance of thinking strategically about the future role of Britain in the world. * Rt Hon Baroness Catherine Ashton GCMG PC *No one is more able than Peter Ricketts by experience and wisdom, to set out clearly and sensibly the broad parameters of Britain's strategy in the age of Brexit, pandemic, climate change and the threats to liberal democracies from China. A sensible Government would implement these proposals with enthusiasm straight away. * Chris Patten, Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former Governor of Hong Kong *A candid and sometimes brutal sizing up of past mistakes, of chances missed and of opportunities still open. This dissection of British strategic choices by the UK's first National Security Adviser and one of our most experienced diplomats reveals not just the inside story of how we got here but what it will feel like to be in the room when the hard choices have to be made. * Professor Sir David Omand, former director of GCHQ *Sharp and engaging... All of us who care about Britain remaining a major force in shaping the international order should pay careful attention to both the analysis and policy recommendations of Hard Choices. * Kori Schake, Director of Foreign and Defense Policy at the American Enterprise Institute *Table of Contents0: Introduction 1: Imagining the Post-War Order 2: Managing an Alliance of Unequals 3: Rethinking the Use of Force 4: Picking the Right Threats 5: Reviving the Lost Art of Strategy 6: Finding the Power to Influence 7: Triangle of Tension: Britain, America and China 8: The International System and the Lure of the New 9: Trade, Values and the Mercantilist Trap 10: How Far Offshore? Britain, Europe and the Indo-Pacific Tilt 11: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisWar in the post-9/11 world is far different from what we expected it be. Counterinsurgency and protracted guerrilla warfare, not shock and awe, are the order of the day. David Kilcullen is the world's foremost expert on this way of war, and in The Accidental Guerrilla, the Senior Counterinsurgency Advisor to General David Petraeus in Iraq surveys war as it is actually fought in the contemporary world. Colouring his account with gripping battlefield experiences that range from the jungles and highlands of South and Southeast Asia to the mountains of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to the dusty towns of the Middle East and the horn of Africa, The Accidental Guerrilla will, quite simply, change the way we think about war. While conventional warfare has obvious limits, Kilcullen also stresses that neither counterterrorism nor traditional counterinsurgency is the appropriate framework to fight the enemy we now face. Certainly, traditional counterinsurgency is more effective than counterterrorism when it comes to entities like Al Qaeda, but as Kilcullen contends, our current focus is far too narrow, for it tends to emphasize one geographical region and one state. The current war presents a much different situation: stateless insurgents and terrorists operating across large number of countries and only loosely affiliated with each other.Trade Review'For a wider perspective on the lessons drawn over the past seven years of the 'war on terror', the reader can do no better than turn to Mr Kilcullen's excellent book. The Accidental Guerrilla has an anthropologist's sense of social dynamics and a reporter's eye for telling detail.'--The Economist; 'At the heart of this significant book is the author's declaration that terrorism cannot be addressed by military means alone: that for American or British soldiers merely to kill insurgents is meaningless. He urges policies based upon securing and succouring populations, not on enemy body counts... Kilcullen is an influential man. A former Australian army officer, he became a key adviser to General David Petraeus and then Condoleezza Rice's principal counter-terrorist strategist at the State Department. His book synthesises lessons that America has learnt by bitter experience and that, hopefully, will continue to influence its politics in the Obama era... Almost everything the author says makes sense. His work reflects wisdom purchased by eight years of western military and political folly.' -- Max Hastings, The Sunday Times; 'This book is essential... Kilcullen skillfully interprets the future of counterinsurgency, the proper use of military force and what we must learn from our losses and mistakes. After reading The Accidental Guerrilla, one is left to wonder why the pentagon did not listen to his sage advice back in 2003.' -- New York Times Book Review; 'As a former Australian army officer, Mr. Kilcullen may seem to have an odd background for this task, since Australia is hardly a central player in the global war on terrorism. Yet the Aussies have a long, distinguished history of involvement in guerrilla wars, from Vietnam to Indonesia...While he writes that 'there is no such thing as a 'standard' counterinsurgency,' there are some standard texts on the subject. The Accidental Guerrilla is sure to become one.'--Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisWhy do nations break into one another's most important computer networks? There is an obvious answer: to steal valuable information or to attack. But this isn't the full story. This book draws on often-overlooked documents leaked by Edward Snowden, real-world case studies of cyber operations, and policymaker perspectives to show that intruding into other countries' networks has enormous defensive value as well. Two nations, neither of which seeks to harm the other but neither of which trusts the other, will often find it prudent to launch intrusions. This general problem, in which a nation's means of securing itself threatens the security of others and risks escalating tension, is a bedrock concept in international relations and is called the 'security dilemma'. This book shows not only that the security dilemma applies to cyber operations, but also that the particular characteristics of the digital domain mean that the effects are deeply pronounced. The cybersecurity dilemma is both a vital concern of modern statecraft and a means of accessibly understanding the essential components of cyber operations.Trade Review'What do the great NSA leaks of 2013 mean for cyber security? Buchanan delivers a fresh and brilliant strategic analysis of computer network operations in the twenty-first century, powered by a rare blend of down-in-the-weeds technical insight and bird's-eye-view conceptual clarity -- a must-read for scholars and practitioners in the private and public sectors.' * Thomas Rid, Professor in Security Studies, King's College London, and author of Cyber War Will Not Take Place *'Buchanan offers technically-grounded, policy-savvy analysis in his groundbreaking book. He demonstrates that international relations are as relevant to the digital world as they are to the physical. Policymakers are grappling with the security dilemma now; they and their constituents will benefit greatly from the lessons in this book.' * Richard Bejtlich, Chief Security Strategist, FireEye *'Cyber instruments are increasingly important but not well understood. With a sure grasp of relevant concepts and deep knowledge of events, Buchanan cuts to the core of the issues and offers well-grounded ideas for how to reduce the looming danger of great but potentially avoidable conflict. Both theoretical and practical, The Cybersecurity Dilemma offers insights for scholars, policy-makers, and members of the interested public alike.' * Robert Jervis, Adlai E Stevenson Professor of International Politics, Columbia University *'As we move from the era of nuclear deterrence doctrine to the age of cyberwarfare doctrine, The Cybersecurity Dilemma clearly outlines the revolution in strategic thinking that must occur. Ben Buchanan demonstrates that the unique character of cyber intrusions raises the danger of miscalculation and overreaction , and he lays out a roadmap for defusing these risks.' * Michael Chertoff, former United States Secretary of Homeland Security and co-author of the USA Patriot Act *'An essential book for understanding modern cyber operations. In an accessible but rigorous manner, Buchanan shows how nations play offence and defence in cyberspace — and the dangers that result.' * Bruce Schneier, author of Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World *

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Book SynopsisThis is a book for parents and teachers of c hildren aged between three and twelve. It contains over 200 ideas and activities to promote co-operation and peaceful co nflict resolution in young children. '

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Book SynopsisWhat's behind the narcissistic behaviour of political leaders, wild opinion on social media, and polarised debates? How to tame the political animal: The missing piece is a journey of discovery of the underlying behaviour patterns that make us politically self-centred, and effectively, less human. From the holy sites in Jerusalem to popular revolutions in the Arab world, this book builds on John Bell's extensive experience as a diplomat and mediator in the Middle East to show how we ignore this key dimension of our politics at our peril. By breaking down the ingredients of what constitutes our political ego and how they work, this book provides us with the means to master it.Table of ContentsIntroduction - Adventures on a blue line, The hidden dimension, The magnified self, We are all involved, Mastering the political ego,Transforming our group mind, A larger purpose

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Book SynopsisScotland has a distinctive place in the world. Nation to Nation explores how this unique relationship with the rest of the world has developed over the years and how it manifests itself today. In this book Stephen Gethins combines his knowledge from years of work in the field – from the conflict zones of the former Soviet Union to the corridors of power in Westminster and Brussels – with insights from political, cultural and academic figures who have been at the heart of foreign policy in Scotland, the UK, Europe and North America. Gethins looks at Scotland's foreign policy to better inform the debate about our country's future and its relationships with its neighbours near and far.Trade Review'Stephen Gethins’ book is so timely and important – it sets the scene for one of the most important debates and dialogues that Scotland is likely to face for a generation.' Mark Muller Stuart QC, Beyond Borders Scotland Nation to Nation is a vital contribution to the burgeoning debate surrounding Scottish foreign policy, within or outside the United Kingdom. Stephen Gethins uses his experience and expertise to present a clear-eyed view of where Scotland's interests lie and how best to advance them. Tom MacLeod, Sky News This book is both authentically Scottish and borne of Gethins' own eclectic international experience – a political hinterland stretching from Brussels to Nagorno-Karabakh. Nation to Nation is a perceptive, highly readable and very timely reflection on the place which Scotland has always had on the world stage, as well as on the role that beckons her in future. Dr Alastair Allan MSP If you are curious about Scotland’s role in the world – what it is today and what it could be in the future – then this engaging, informative book is what you need. Full of new ideas, helpful examples, and fun historical details, from an author who knows the ins-and-outs of Scottish foreign policymaking first-hand. Dr Taylor St John, University of St Andrews Stephen Gethins brings deep knowledge, wide experience and sharp insight to the consideration of not just what the current relationship is between Scotland and the rest of the world, but to what it could be if we spoke for ourselves and looked to our own interests like every other normal nation in the world. Debating how we achieve that and what we do to develop it is a key task for the next few years as we build forward from the pandemic and Gethins has kicked off the debate in a constructive and informed way. Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs Just as individual states in the United States pursue their own foreign policy, it is important, and timely, that Scotland begin to articulate its own foreign policy as it seeks to establish itself as an entity committed to justice, rights, and cosmopolitanism. Professor Caron Gentry, Head of the School of International Relations, University of St Andrews

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Book SynopsisIn the third volume of their graphic history of US and Middle East relations, Jean-Pierre Filiu and David B. cover the tumultuous period that began with Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and ended with Obama’s decision, in 2013, not to intervene in Syria. Taking in the First Gulf War, the rise of al-Qaeda, the military response to the September 11 attacks and the present conflict in Syria, Best of Enemies: Part Three is propelled by a clash between four US presidents and their Middle Eastern antagonists: on the one hand, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama; on the other, Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden and Bashar al-Assad. Covering thirty years of conflict and diplomacy, Best of Enemies: Part Three is a breezy and engaging guide to the events that shaped our current politics, from the rise of populism and the so-called Islamic State to the global refugee crisis.Trade Review"provide[s] an overview of a broad swath of conflict-ridden history, and I recommend it." -- GeekDad

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Book SynopsisWho are you, when you come from two places? Ennatu Domingo was adopted from Ethiopia at the age of seven and transplanted to Barcelona where she learned to flourish. But she never forgot her nomadic childhood in the mountains and meadows of Gondar, near the northern border with Eritrea. Having witnessed the hardships of Ethiopian rural women at an early age, she was inspired to study the patriarchal structures that underpinned her individual experiences, both in Europe and in contemporary Ethiopia. She has lived in Kenya, Belgium and the UK, and has travelled across five continents, but keeps returning to the country of her childhood, to re-construct a lost identity guided by the echo of her first language Amharic and the weight of a rich cultural heritage. Torn between forgetting and remembering, Ennatu explores the dilemma of international adoptees and migrant children and their quest for belonging in a book destined to be a classic of its genre.Trade Review‘Ennatu Domingo presents the biography Burnt eucalyptus wood. A story about origins and identities’ https://www.ccma.cat/tv3/alacarta/mes-324/ennatu-domingo-ens-presenta-la-biografia-fusta-deucaliptus-cremada-un-relat-sobre-els-origens-i-les-identitats/video/6150123/ * More 324 *‘Ennatu Domingo: “I am making visible the many experiences of young immigrants”’ https://www.zendalibros.com/ennatu-domingo-visibilizo-muchas-experiencias-de-jovenes-emigrantes/?fbclid=IwAR1C7mV6hB1fEgrdvrAN385gPjCCv0Pr0iabCTGGwzkHAEYoL7s2J0ELAO0 * Zenda Libros *‘Ennatu Domingo: “My African mother died at my age, 25 years old”’ https://www.lavanguardia.com/cultura/20220328/8156395/ennatu-domingo-libro-navona.html * La Vanguardia *‘Ennatu Domingo: “You can’t see me as a person you saved”’ https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/cultura/ennatu-domingo-no-pot-ser-veieu-persona-salvat_738438_102.html * El Nacional *‘From rural Ethiopia to the heart of the EU: the story of a Catalan woman of African descent’ https://www.ara.cat/cultura/ennatu-domingo-etiopia-rural-cor-europa-historia-catalana-afrodescendent_1_4333239.html * Ara Magazine *‘Ennatu Domingo in conversation with Gemma Nierga’ https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/cafe-didees/ennatu-domingo-presenta-fusta-eucaliptus-cremada/6501028/ * Cafè d’idees *

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Book SynopsisIn September 2022, at a grandiose ceremony in the Kremlin, President Putin announced the incorporation into the Russian Federation of four provinces in southern and eastern Ukrainethe most significant attempted land seizure in Europe since World War II. Although Russia was not in control of large parts of these provinces, its military occupied more than 40,000 square miles, roughly the size of Denmark.Occupation explains how Russia sought to subjugate these territories through a toxic mix of violence, political influence and economic coercion. Its security forces kidnapped, tortured and killed civilians and officials, seized businesses and properties from Ukrainian owners, erased physical evidence of Ukrainian culture, and subjected the population to a barrage of constant propaganda.More than half of the pre-war population fled, to Europe, Russia or the rest of Ukraine, and most who remained were hostile to the occupiers. Yet Russia found local politicians to front its regime. A few people openly collaborated; most faced uncomfortable choices to survive under Russian rule.In occupied Ukraine, Moscow attempted to create an ersatz new Russia', based on fantasy, ideology and violence. This regime was a microcosm of the contemporary Russian Federation, reflecting its deepening militarisation and authoritarianism.

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Book SynopsisWhile 'winning' might be considered a fundamental part of the human objective, what constitutes winning and how one might achieve it remain somewhat abstract, in war as in any other human endeavour. 'Winning' militarily at the tactical level - in a firefight or a battle - has always been more quantifiable than at the strategic level. At the strategic level, success might be measured by means of three big ideas: ownership; intervention for effect; and fighting for ideas. The divergence between success at the tactical level and the political context of the war creates a challenge at the operational level when it relates to political and strategic matters.The result of a research project carried out by the Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research for the British Army, this book analyses the philosophical constituents of what may comprise ‘victory’ or ‘winning’ and then travels, chronologically, through a wide set of historical case studies, exploring those more philosophical components and weaving them into the factual discussion. Thus the factual relation and analysis is the vehicle for a deeper exploration of the concept of success or ‘winning’, rather than a narrative end in itself.Trade ReviewAlthough much of the book’s focus is about winning in conventional wars, the insights about the components in measuring effectiveness in such warfare also apply to assessing effectiveness in counterterrorism. * Perspectives on Terrorism 05/07/2021 *Comprising sixteen excellent and thought-provoking essays by eighteen noted military historians and former warriors, the book comprehensively examines the realities of war and the wide-ranging concepts of victory. At the same time, it offers a very good general history of warfare. * Baird Maritime 05/07/2021 *…a salutary reminder that it is all too possible to win the war but lose the peace....an extremely rich book, containing a multitude of insights. * Militaire Spectator 02/08/2021 *…extremely readable and jargon-free. […] very instructive collection. * RUSI Journal 05/07/2021 *Table of ContentsIntroduction – Sir Hew Strachan 1 ‘Winning’ in Classical Antiquity and the Roman Conception of Victory – Ali Parchami 2 The European Concept of ‘Winning’ in the Middle Ages – John France 3 The Early Modern Period in Europe, 1500–1715 – David Parrott 4 From the Age of Reason to the European Nation State, 1750–1850 – Jonathan Riley 5 ‘Winning’ in World War I, 1914–1919 – Lothar Höbelt 6 ‘Winning’ in the World Wars. The British Conceptions of the War-Time Leaders Lloyd George and Winston Churchill, 1914–1945 – Rob Johnson 7 ‘Winning’ in the Cold War and the Nuclear Age, 1945–1990 – Jonathan Riley 8 Western Strategic Goals and ‘Winning’ in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001 – Daniel Marston and Carter Malkasian 9 A Hollow Victory? Assad’s Regime and ‘Winning’ the Conflict in Syria since 2001 – Richard Kuno 10 The Impact of History, Politics and Religion: Three Contrasting Conceptions of ‘Winning’ in Iran since 1979 – Ali Parchami 11 The Chinese Concept of ‘Winning’ – Kerry Brown 12 A Decisive British Victory? The Confrontation with Indonesia, 1963–1966 – Christopher Tuck 13 The Ambiguity of Victory: The Spectrum of ‘Winning’ in African History – Richard Reid 14 The Provisional IRA and the Elusive Concept of ‘Winning’ since 1969 – Aaron Edwards 15 Russian Views of ‘Winning’: ‘Velikaya Pobeda’ ‘pobedonosnaya voina’ – Andrew Monaghan 16 ‘Winning the Peace’: The Peacebuilding Paradigm and its Implications for Peacekeepers in the 21st Century – Nicholas Rees Conclusion: So, What is ‘Winning’? Andrew Sharpe

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Book SynopsisThis book sheds light on the process in which the sub-state actor of Greenland has expanded its autonomy and strengthened its de jure participation in the national security of Denmark. By focusing on the case of the US Thule Air Base in Greenland, the largest military base in the Arctic, the authors endeavor to show that in the relationship between great powers, small countries and local actors within them, it is possible for local actors (sub-national entities) to have an influence on higher-level actors in the field of diplomacy on the national security level. For that purpose, the book examines political trends involving Greenland, Denmark, the US and Russia by using the multilateral multi-archive approach. The authors also take up the cases of Okinawa (Japan) and Olongapo (the Philippines) as reference points that provide additional insight into the interaction between the US policy regarding overseas military bases and the host countries’ polities. The competition involving political and economic interests of a number of countries in the Arctic region has been intensifying in recent years, causing significant concern in the international community. Due to the accelerated melting of sea ice and the increase in the accessibility of natural resources and water lanes, the security situation in the Arctic has been changing rapidly, and this book helps meet the need for understanding the political and military factors behind those changes.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Chapter 1: Political Stability of Military Bases in Democratic States: The Issues of Vulnerability and Hold-Up.- Chapter 2: Autonomy and Security: Greenland’s Right to Self-determination and the Thule Air Base.- Chapter 3: The Change in the US Interests regarding Greenland: The Diversification of the Value of the Thule Air Base and An Increase in its “Vulnerability”.- Chapter 4: Russia’s Security Strategy and Military Buildup in the Arctic.- Chapter 5: Okinawa .- Chapter 6: Philippines Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis edited collection delves into the key aspects of the Trump campaign promises around immigration, trade, social and foreign policy, and unpicks how the first year of the presidency has played out in delivering them. It charts his first year from both historical and contemporary political standpoints, and in the context of comparative pieces stacking Trump’s performance against Gold-standard presidents such as Reagan, Kennedy and the last ‘outsider’, Eisenhower. Focusing in on a number of key elements of the presidency in depth, it offers a unique perspective on a presidency like no other, drawing on the overriding themes of populism, nativist nationalism and the battle for disengagement from the neoliberal power generation. Table of ContentsCHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION Mara Oliva & Mark Shanahan PART I: A Historical Perspective CHAPTER II: Outsider Presidents – Comparing Eisenhower and Trump Mark Shanahan 03_CHAPTER III: Style and Substance: Trump in the Context of Camelot Mark White 04_CHAPTER IV: Make America Great Again: Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump Iwan Morgan PART II: Winning at Home 05_CHAPTER V: Pushing Back the Obama Legacy: Trump’s First Year and the Alt Right – Evangelical – Catholic coalition Lee Marsden 06_CHAPTER VI: Racial Policy under Trump Richard Johnson 07_CHAPTER VII: Bad Hombres: The Trump Administration, Mexican Immigration and the Border Wall Kevern Verney 08_CHAPTER VIII: Grab ‘em by the Legacy: Rolling Back the Years with President Trump Clodagh Harrington 09_CHAPTER IX: Trumpism and Social Policy Alex Waddan PART III: Winning Away 10_CHAPTER X: Stability not Chaos: Donald Trump and the World – the first year Maria Ryan 11_CHAPTER XI: Trump and China: Much Ado about Nothing Mara Oliva 12_CHAPTER XII: Conclusions Mark Shanahan & Mara Oliva

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Book SynopsisThis new work examines how the European states, the United Kingdom and the United States will approach the defence and Security of Europe in the medium and long-term. It is often assumed that Brexit, the United Kingdom’s departure from the political and commercial European Union, would affect defence and security profoundly, but the basis of that assumption is rarely analysed. Bringing together a panel of specialists from Europe, the UK, the EU, and the United States, this volume evaluates the relative position they play in Europe’s defence in the era of Brexit. It examines the arguments, challenges, and problems in European defence, and tests them against the residual commitment, cohesion, and capabilities of the states concerned, including Anglo-French military co-operation, the silent Anglo-German partnership, the US-UK Special Relationship, and the emergent Northern Group.Table of ContentsPreface (by the editors)Foreword (by the Chief of Defence Staff Sir Stuart Peach)List of contributorsContents 1 Introduction Rob Johnson and Janne Haaland MatlaryPart I Britain’s Partnerships 2. UK Defence Policy: The ‘New Canada’ and ‘International by Design’ Rob Johnson 3. The ‘Special Relationship’ and the “Principled Realism” of the Trump Administration Andrew Michta 4. 'You don't hear the word Britain anymore': Anglo-American Security Relations in the Era of Brexit and Trump Jeffrey Michaels 5. Franco-British defence co-operation in the context of Brexit Samuel Faure 6. British-German defence and security relations after Brexit: Quo vadis, ‘silent alliance’? Håkon Saxi 7. A Special Partnership? The EU’s Military Ambition and the Role of Britain, Janne Haaland Matlary Part II Britain’s Coalitions8 Britain’s Joint Expeditionary Force: A Force of Friends? Tormod Heier 9. Sweden, Finland, and the Defence of the Nordic-Baltic Region: Ways of British Leadership, Joakim Erma Møller and Magnus Petersson 10 The JEF as a Force Multiplier: The Example of Joint Amphibious Response in the Nordic – Baltic Theatre, Richard Cantrill and Eystein Lockwood Meyer

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Book SynopsisThis book develops a novel way of thinking about crises in world politics. By building on ontological security theory, this work conceptualises critical situations as radical disjunctions that challenge the ability of collective agents to ‘go on’. These ontological crises bring into the realm of discursive consciousness four fundamental questions related to existence, finitude, relations and autobiography. In times of crisis, collective agents such as states are particularly attached to their ontic spaces, or spatial extensions of the self that cause collective identities to appear more firm and continuous. These theoretical arguments are illustrated in a case study looking at Serbia’s anxiety over the secession of Kosovo. The author argues that Serbia’s seemingly irrational and self-harming policy vis-à-vis Kosovo can be understood as a form of ontological self-help. It is a rational pursuit of biographical continuity and a healthy sense of self in the face of an ontological crisis triggered by the secession of a province that has been constructed as the ontic space of the Serbian nation since the late 19th century. Trade Review“This book is essential reading for social scientists with a particular interest in Kosovo and Southeastern Europe, as well as for political scientists in international relations. It is also crucial for policy-makers … . Ejdus presents valuable insights into the Serbian politics of avoidance … . It is to be hoped that the book will also inspire international policy-makers to reflect more consciously upon their own politics of avoidance when it comes to the status of Kosovo.” (Pieter Troch, Comparative Southeast European Studies, Vol. 69 (2-3), 2021)Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Crisis, Anxiety and Ontological Insecurity 3. The Construction of Kosovo as Serbia’s Ontic Space 4. Disintegration of Yugoslavia and Serbia’s Anxiety over Kosovo5. Critical Situation: Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence6. Dissonance and Avoidance: Serbia’s Quest for a New Normal 7. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis edited book examines the experience of small states in Europe during the 2015–2016 migration crisis. The contributions highlight the challenges small states and the European Union faced in addressing the massive irregular flow of migrants and refugees into Europe and the Schengen Area. Small states adopted a number of coping strategies and proved relatively effective in navigating the storm they faced. Externally they pursued strategies of shelter-seeking, hiding, hedging and norm entrepreneurship, while domestically they tended to securitize migration and to pursue scapegoating by blaming the EU and other states for the nature and magnitude of the crisis. During this crisis management, their small administrations proved resilient and flexible in their responses, despite suffering from limited resources and being subject to the shifting preferences of stronger actors. This book shows that independent of whether we view the migration crisis as a crisis for the European Union or Europe as a whole, or how we interpret the intensity and severity of the crisis, this was a crisis for small states in Europe. The crisis disrupted the liberal and institutionalized order upon which small states in the region had increasingly based their policies and influence for more than 60 years.Table of ContentsPART 1: Introduction and FrameworkSmall States and the Migrant Crisis in ContextAnalysing Small States in Crisis: Fundamental Assumptions and Analytical Starting PointsPART 2: Small States and the Current Political Turmoil Related to ImmigrationImmigration-Integration: A New Opportunity for the EU?Openness Versus Helplessness: Europe’s Border Crisis, 2015-2018PART 3: On the Frontline: The Experiences of the Border StatesThe (De)Europeanisation of Greece: Experience from the Eye of the Storm Migration and Security: The Case of GreeceMalta: A Janus Faced Migration and Integration PolicyPART 4: Waving Them on? The Experiences of Peripheral StatesCoping with the Migration Crisis in a Small States in the European Union: The Experience of SloveniaThe 2015 Migration Crisis as an Identity Crisis for Iceland Small States: “The Gatekeepers” of EU Borders During the Migration CrisisA Small Administration Facing a Complex Policy Challenge: Estonia and the 2015 Refugee CrisisPART 5: ConclusionSmall States and the European Migrant Crisis: New Challenges and Coping Strategies

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Book SynopsisWhat changes have the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001 and the subsequent attacks in Europe brought to Western societies? In what ways have these events and their aftermath impacted on the relationships between Muslim communities and Western societies? This book explores the remaking of the relationship between Islam and Islamism, on the one hand, and security and securitization, on the other hand, by arguing that 9/11 and its aftermath have led to the opening of a new phase in Western and European history and have remade the relationship between Islam and governmental and societal approaches to security. The authors utilize case studies across the Western world to understand this relationship.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights important parallels between Carr and three influential figures in the first wave of post-colonialism—DuBois, Césaire and Fanon—on the analysis of imperialism and the causes of war. Specifically, Carr’s analysis of imperialism and war parallels the first wave post-colonial thinkers in two respects. First, Carr’s work historically situates imperialism in the context of the social question in Western democracies. Second, Carr’s work provides an ideology critique to Enlightenment rationalism, which postulates that ‘reason could determine what [are] the universally valid moral laws’ and thus ‘by the voice of reason men could be persuaded both to save their own immoral souls and to move along the path of political enlightenment and progress’ (Carr 1984, 22 and 24). Carr’s ideology critique exposes the Enlightenment’s pretences of reason and universality as a deceptive plea that legitimates imperialism. These parallels, the book argues, reveal that Carr did not only recognise global hierarchy, but also theorised the role of what Julian Go refers to as the ‘episteme of empire’—that is, ‘the meanings and modalities of seeing and knowing that … accompanied empire and made it possible in the first place’ (Go 2017, 19–20). Carr’s IR theory, in short, was much closer to post-colonial thinking than previously appreciated in the discipline.Trade Review“Karkour’s reinterpretation of Carr’s work is likely to raise eyebrows among self-proclaimed realists and postcolonial scholars alike. Nonetheless, it is also provocative in a positive way. The book takes an important step in reassessing the historical sociology of the discipline and blind canonization within IR. Karkour’s critique of linearity and his subsequent reassessment of Carr’s ‘postcolonial thinking’ offer the most significant lesson for modern IR scholars of all persuasions … .” (Jude Rowley, International Affairs, Vol. 99 (2), 2023)Table of ContentsCh 1: IntroductionCh 2: On imperialism and war: DuBois, Fanon, CésaireCh 3: Contextualising Carr in the post-colonial critique of IRCh 4: Carr’s lessons for post-colonial IRCh 5: Conclusion

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Book Synopsis1. Introduction.- 2. The Birth and Evolution of Environmental Movements: A Historical Background.- 3. The Emotional Landscape of Environmental Movements.- 4. Traumas to the Nature and People.- 5. Fear of the Future.- 6. Hope for a Better Future.- 7. The Mechanism of Action in Environmental Movements.- 8. The Intersection of Emotions and Green Politics.- 9. Conclusion: The Future of Environmental Movements.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1: Introduction.-Chapter 2: Wild Realism: A Methodological and Conceptual Approach.-Chapter 3: US Foreign Policy Commentary in the Obama Era (2009-2017).-Chapter 4: US Foreign Policy Commentary in the Trump Era (2017-2021).-Chapter 5: US Foreign Policy Commentary in the Biden Era (2021-2024).-Chapter 6: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe end of the Cold War marks the geopolitical peak of America’s global primacy. The centerpiece of U.S. Foreign Policy in the pre-pandemic world order was the assumption that promoting human rights and democracy will secure peace. However, the Coronavirus Pandemic challenged the U.S.-dominated globalized order. The international system in the post-pandemic age embodies a paradox of the American primacy and the Chinese struggle for global domination. Pandemics Among Nations: U.S. Foreign Policy and the New Grand Chessboard addresses the geopolitical puzzle of the post-pandemic world order and seeks to explain how COVID 19 has remastered Brzezinski’s theory of the Grand Chessboard. In this book, Ivanov offers a two-level approach, emphasizing the consequences of the Pandemic and their impact on U.S. Foreign Policy. He also argues that if the United States wants to maintain its leadership in the post-pandemic world order, Washington should develop a new concept of smart power to deter the Chinese Art of War. The foremost goal of Pandemics Among Nations is to analyze how America could overcome the geopolitical effects of the Pandemic. The author examines three possible scenarios for the future role of the United States on the post-pandemic Chessboard. The analysis rests on the testing of a series of research hypotheses across a structured comparison of all elements of the remastered Grand Chessboard, not just on isolated case studies such as China’s rise, Russian New Imperialism or European ambitions for a mutual defense.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers the first comprehensive analysis of Canadian foreign policy under the government of Justin Trudeau, with a concentration on the areas of climate change, trade, Indigenous rights, arms sales, refugees, military affairs, and relationships with the United States and China. At the book’s core is Trudeau’s biggest and most unexpected challenge: the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States. Drawing on recognized experts from across Canada, this latest edition of the respected Canada Among Nations series will be essential reading for students of international relations and Canadian foreign policy and for a wider readership interested in Canada’s age of Trudeau.See other books in the Canada Among Nations series here: https://carleton.ca/npsia/canada-among-nations/Table of Contents1. The age of Trudeau and Trump Norman Hillmer and Philippe Lagassé2. The promise and perils of Justin Trudeau’s foreign policyRoland Paris 3. Promises made, promises kept? A mid-term Trudeau foreign policy report cardKim Richard Nossal 4. What’s not to like? Justin Trudeau, the global disorder, and liberal illusionsJerome Klassen and Yves Engler 5. Canada-US relations under President Trump: Stop reading the tweets and look to the futureStephen Blank and Monica Gattinger 6. Canada’s international environmental policy: Trudeau’s trifecta of challengesDebora Van Nijnatten7. International trade: The rhetoric and reality of the Trudeau government’s progressive trade agendaMeredith B. Lilly8. Justin Trudeau’s China challengesPhilip Calvert9. A promise too far? The Justin Trudeau government and Indigenous rights Sheryl Lightfoot10. Canada’s feminist foreign policy promises: An ambitious agenda for gender equality, human rights, peace, and securityRebecca Tiessen and Emma Swan11. “We will honour our good name”: The Trudeau government, arms exports, and human rightsJennifer Pedersen 12. The Trudeau government, refugee policy, and echoes of the pastJulie F. Gilmour 13. Justin Trudeau’s quest for a United Nations Security Council seatAndrea Charron14. Manning up: Justin Trudeau and the politics of the Canadian defence communityAndrea Lane 15. Trudeau the reluctant warrior? Canada and international military operationsJeffrey Rice and Stéfanie von Hlatky

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Book SynopsisGiven the shortcomings of the Paris Agreement, Anja Zenker examines the potential of free trade benefits as an incentive mechanism for an effective and stable climate change cooperation of states. She addresses the question of how the specific policy design affects the success of the agreement, market and trade outcomes, as well as the compatibility with multilateral WTO obligations.Table of ContentsMitigation Incentives in the Post‐2020 Climate Change Framework.- International Climate Agreements: A Survey of the Game‐Theoretic Literature.- Building a Climate‐Trade Coalition in a Downstream vs. Upstream System of Emission Trading.- WTO Compatibility of a Climate‐Trade Agreement.

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Book SynopsisThe authors of this book analyze the mechanisms and strategies that allow specific religious actors to affect the foreign policy agenda and decisions of the countries in which they are active. Paying special attention to events and phenomena that have had a decisive impact on regional and global development, this book provides an international outlook on how the activities of religious actors can influence foreign policy. The research subject was inspired by the idea of identifying what dynamics are occurring and whether there are any discernible trends. Table of ContentsStrategies of Implementing Religious Influence on Foreign Policy.- The Role of Religion in Foreign Policy in the European Context – Examples and Reports.- Religious Impact on Foreign Policy in Non-European Countries – Examples and Reports.

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Book SynopsisA well researched attempt to analyse the fast-paced progress made by China and its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the military-cum-geo-political landscape. President Xi Jinping’s ambitious dream for Chinese rejuvenation is to lead the world in Comprehensive National Power by 2049. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has its core interests and is not ready to compromise. They are, therefore, advancing them on all fronts while simultaneously avoiding war. This book reveals the contours of this policy, identifies the key stratagems of the Chinese Grand Strategy, its implications and key deterrence facilitators.The PLA, ordered repeatedly to be loyal to the CCP, has accordingly established a nearly impregnable multi-domain wall to deter China’s adversaries, particularly America, India and Japan. The resource-hungry nation has exploited its vast industrial base and exploited its fast-expanding Diaspora. The Chinese government has channelized its scientific talent in conjunction with secret technology transfers and espionage to lead technology development, especially in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Quantum, Robotics, Blockchain, Hypersonic and Big Data Analytics.This book is a comprehensive compendium of the key measures initiated by the CCP and President Xi to revive Han supremacy the world over. It brilliantly covers the PLA’s march from ‘Mechanisation’ to ‘Informationisation’ to ‘Intelligentisation’ It covers the major aspects of all possible Chinese domains of warfare and uncovers the Chinese secret methodology to rapidly expand her global sphere of influence. It is an essential book for all China-watchers, military strategists, advanced technology-gazers and those who actually want to stand up to Chinese hegemony and rising ambitions.

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Book SynopsisThe COVID-19 global pandemic has triggered health insecurity, food insecurity, and economic insecurity among many others in South Asia. It has profound impact on every sector of human activities ranging from the economic to environment. There is a need for a critical study of the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for human security in order to fathom the emerging theoretical and policy issues in the region. Hence, the book provides an understanding of the consequences of the COVID-19 global pandemic for human security in South Asia. This intellectually stimulating book provides a critical analysis and insights on this contemporary challenge to policy makers, health professionals, academics, students, researchers, NGO workers working with health, human security and anyone interested in health and human security in South Asia. The book covers major human security areas, i.e. health security, food security, economic security, and environment issue. The role of regional cooperation and global health governance is also covered in the domain of COVID-19. This book fills the existing knowledge gap on the human security in South Asia in general and linking with COVID-19 in particular. From the perspective of policy, the insights of the study would guide the policy makers in South Asia in reframing their security policies emphasising human security issues and challenges. Finally, this book contributes to the evolving debate and discourse on the impact of the COVID-19 on the South Asian region from a human security perspective.

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Book SynopsisPakistan Insights 2021-22 is the third in the 'Pakistan Insights' series brought out by the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) to deepen the understanding of Pakistan. Ideas for the various chapters are based on the discussions held in the Pakistan Study Group (PSG) that was set up in February 2018 in the VIF. The previous two editions- Pakistan Insights 2019 and Pakistan Insights 2020 received widespread acclaim and it is hoped that this edition too would be well received.Pakistan Insights 2021-22 takes a granular look at some of the critical issues facing Pakistan. The book begins with a look at the recent developments in Pakistan including the ousting of Prime Minister Imran Khan through a no-confidence motion and the challenges before the new Shehbaz Sharif-led government; an overview of developments in Pakistan in 2021-22; internal developments and civil-military relations during the period; Pakistan`s persisting ethnic fault-lines and the danger they pose for the state; growth of extremism due to Pakistan`s strategic choices; Pakistan`s non-traditional security threats that includes the looming water crisis, the education emergency, the economic meltdown and the demographic challenge; the National Security Policy announced in January 2022; the development and growth of the media and the challenges it faces; Pakistan`s foreign policy in its various dimensions; the Pak Army`s war fighting doctrine and the role of nationalism and identity in it; and the role of Pakistan in the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and its aftermath. The book concludes with some thoughts on the future trajectory of Pakistan.

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Book SynopsisSoutheast Asia's interactions with China have tremendously transformed and prospered in the recent decades, with China becoming ever more present on Southeast Asian soil in recent history, touching all dimensions: economic, political, social, and cultural. The current ASEAN-China dynamics are remarkably different from the past, bearing both excitement and caution for watchers. In this context, the advent of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has added a new perspective to the nature of China's rise in ASEAN. As the various BRI projects continue to unfold in ASEAN countries, public concerns about the impact of these projects are on the rise.However, there has not been enough extensive study on this issue. This edited book contributes towards bridging the knowledge gap by facilitating experts from ASEAN, China, and beyond, to discuss, reflect, debate the ground realities of BRI based on the local governments' and local people's experiences and narratives. The chapters in this volume address various dimensions of the BRI, provide unique perspectives, empirical evidence, and updated information on the overall progress of BRI in ASEAN.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book consists of essays written by Kishore Mahbubani to explore the challenges and dilemmas faced by the West and Asia in an increasingly interdependent world village and intensifying geopolitical competition. The contents cover four parts: Part One The End of the Era of Western Domination. The major strategic error that the West is now making is to refuse to accept this reality. The West needs to learn how to act strategically in a world where they are no longer the number 1. Part Two The Return of Asia. From the years 1 to 1820, the largest economies in the world were Asian. After 1820 and the rise of the West, however, great Asian civilizations like China and India were dominated and humiliated. The twenty-first century will see the return of Asia to the center of the world stage. Part Three The Peaceful Rise of China. The shift in the balance of power to the East has been most pronounced in the rise of China. While this rise has been peaceful, many in the West have responded with considerable concern over the influence China will have on the world order. Part Four Globalization, Multilateralism and Cooperation. Many of the world’s pressing issues, such as COVID-19 and climate change, are global issues and will require global cooperation to deal with. In short, human beings now live in a global village. States must work with each other, and we need a world order that enables and facilitates cooperation in our global village. Table of ContentsThe Hypocrisy of the West.- Trump, Macron and the Poverty of Liberalism.- Democracy or Plutocracy?.- America’s Existential Question.- Can America Escape Plutocracy?.- What Do US Capitol Attack and the West’s Covid-19 Death Rates Have in Common?.- Was Trump Right or Wrong on China? Biden’s Answer.- Will Shape the Future.- Why the Trump Administration Has Helped China.- Why American Presidents Matter.- What Biden Will Mean for the Rest of the World.- East and West: Trust or Distrust?.- Great Battles Require Strategic Discipline—and Washington Needs It in This Crisis.

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Book Synopsis A personal journey through some of the darkest moments of the cold war and the early days of television news Marvin Kalb, the award-winning journalist who has written extensively about the world he reported on during his long career, now turns his eye on the young man who became that journalist. Chosen by legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow to become one of what came to be known as the Murrow Boys, Kalb in this newest volume of his memoirs takes readers back to his first days as a journalist, and what also were the first days of broadcast news. Kalb captures the excitement of being present at the creation of a whole new way of bringing news immediately to the public. And what news. Cold War tensions were high between Eisenhower''s America and Khrushchev''s Soviet Union. Kalb is at the center, occupying a unique spot as a student of Russia tasked with explaining Moscow to Washington and the American public. He joins a cast of legendary figures along the way

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Book Synopsis*New Edition of the Leading Work on Modern Turkey* In a world of rising tensions between Russia and the United States, the Middle East and Europe, Sunnis and Shiites, Islamism and liberalism, Turkey is at the epicentre. And at the heart of Turkey is its right-wing populist president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Since 2002, Erdogan has consolidated his hold on domestic politics while using military and diplomatic means to solidify Turkey as a regional power. His crackdown has been brutal and consistent - scores of journalists arrested, academics officially banned from leaving the country, university deans fired and many of the highest-ranking military officers arrested. In some senses, the nefarious and failed 2016 coup has given Erdogan the licence to make good on his repeated promise to bring order and stability under a ''strongman''. Here, leading Turkish expert Soner Cagaptay will look at Erdogan''s roots in Turkish history, what he believes in and how he has cemented his rule,Trade ReviewThis is a brave and balanced narrative of Turkey's mercurial President Erdogan. Soner Cagaptay explains how 'the new sultan' built a modern and prosperous Turkey, but how his 'autocratic, illiberal side' undermined these achievements and throttled democracy. Turkey is now at a crossroads, and Cagaptay provides a clear roadmap. Nobody tells Erdogan's story better or more honestly. -- David Ignatius, columnist * Washington Post *Cagaptay … argues for a liberal path to securing the country’s future in this well-researched treatise. * Publisher's Weekly *Soner Cagaptay’s The New Sultan sets out the events that enabled a deeply religious man from a poverty-stricken background to take power in a state governed by secular laws. After a tough upbringing on Istanbul’s streets, Erdogan dragged himself up the ranks of Turkey’s Islamist movement, becoming a force in a party few thought would ever rule...It is, Cagaptay correctly surmises, a recipe for disaster...[the book is] a clearly written indictment of how a country that once seemed destined for greatness fell from grace — and how a boy from the back streets rose to become a sultan. -- Louise Callaghan * The Sunday Times *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction to the New Edition Introduction: Meet Recep Tayyip Erdogan 1 Growing up Poor and Pious in Secular Turkey 2 Turkey after Ataturk 3 The Foundations of Political Islam in Turkey 4 The Generals Fashion a New Turkey 5 Erdogan’s Meteoric Rise as Istanbul’s Mayor 6 The Perfect Storm 7 Erdogan in Power: The Good Years 8 The Silent Revolution 9 The Revolution Devours Its Children 10 The Future of the Turkish Kurds: Peace or Fire? 11 Foreign-Policy Gambit 12 Ending Turkey’s Crisis Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisVladimir Putin has emerged as one of the key leaders of the twenty-first century. However, he is also recognized as one of the most divisive. Abroad, his assertion of Russia's interests and critique of the western-dominated international system has brought him into conflict with Atlantic powers. Within Russia, he has balanced various factions within the elite intelligentsia alongside the wider support of Russian society. So what is the 'Putin paradox?' Richard Sakwa grapples with Putin's personal and political development on both the international political scene and within the domestic political landscape of Russia. This study historicizes the Putin paradox, through theoretical, historical and political analysis and in light of wider developments in Russian society. Richard Sakwa presents the Putin paradox as a unique regime type - balancing numerous contradictions - in order to adapt to its material environment while maintaining sufficient authority with which to shape it.Trade ReviewAn original, up-to-date and comprehensive text on the phenomenon of Putinism in contemporary Russia. * Edwin Bacon, University of Lincoln *The Putin Paradox is the latest take on Russia under Putin by the leading international scholar of his rule. Sakwa’s trade mark incisiveness, nuance and innovation are ably demonstrated here. A must read for everyone interested in the fate of modern Russia and its role on the world stage. * Graeme Gill, Professor Emeritus, University of Sydney *Sakwa runs a forensic eye over Russian domestic and foreign policy, placing Putin's leadership in context and exploring the nuances of change and continuity in ideas, policy and strategy. Essential reading. * Andrew Monaghan, Director of Research on Russia, Oxford Changing Character of War Centre. *Table of Contents1. Putin and his times From kommunalka to the Kremlin; The many Putins; The post-Cold War context; The democracy paradox 2. State, society and regime The birth of the regime-state; The meta-factions of Russian society; The dual state and neo-patrimonialism; Reform, transition and beyond 3. Putin and politics The state of exception and regionalism; Putin and the past; Anti-revolution as a political practice; Putin’s statecraft; Stasis, or the developmental impasse 4. Politics and the third state Regime reset; The third state and meta-corruption; The third state and micro-factionalism 5. Managed capitalism State and market; Economic performance and plans; Powering Putinism; Sanctions and their effect 6. From partner to adversary: Russia and the West The clash of post-Cold War world orders; The logic of Russian foreign policy; A new era of confrontation 7. Recreating the heartland: Eurasian partnerships Eurasian integration in perspective; The post-Atlantic world;Putin’s Asian gambit: escape from confrontation? Global Russia 8. The winds of change Towards Putin’s fourth term;The return of politics; The 2018 presidential election; Challenges of Putin’s fourth term 9. The Putin phenomenon Putin’s people and power; Is Putin an ism?; Putin’s grand strategy 10. Paradoxes of Putinism When success means failure; Towards the succession; Russia without Putin Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisBruce Hoffman's Inside Terrorism has remained the seminal work for understanding the evolution of terrorism and the terrorist mind-set. In this revised third edition, Hoffman analyzes the latest developments, offering insight into new adversaries, motivations, strategies, and tactics. He focuses on the rise of ISIS and the resilience of al-Qaeda.Trade ReviewA vitally important book. Bruce Hoffman has for decades been one of the world's greatest scholars of terrorism, and this new edition of his classic study is impressively wide-ranging and authoritative. Covering key issues such as definition, historical evolution, and internationalization, it also addresses thematic subjects such as religious terrorism and suicide attacks. The book serves as a valuable corrective to the amnesia of so much recent work on terrorism, and it will offer readers powerful insights for many years. -- Richard English, author of Does Terrorism Work?: A HistoryTable of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition1. Defining Terrorism2. The End of Empire and the Origins of Contemporary Terrorism3. The Internationalization of Terrorism4. Religion and Terrorism5. Suicide Terrorism 6. The Old Media, Terrorism, and Public Opinion 7. The New Media, Terrorism, and the Shaping of Global Opinion 8. The Modern Terrorist Mind- Set: Tactics, Targets, Tradecraft, and Technologies Illustrations9. Terrorism Today and Tomorrow I: Force Multipliers10. Terrorism Today and Tomorrow II: New and Continuing ChallengesNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisA collection of articles dealing with the point of view of symbolic interactionism and with the topic of methodology in the discipline of sociology. It presents what might be regarded as an authoritative statement of its point of view, outlining its fundamental premises and sketching their implications for sociological study.

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Book SynopsisNo major economy is more dependent on fossil fuel exports than Russia, yet it is unprepared for the global transition away from hydrocarbons. Thane Gustafson shows that as Russia’s income shrinks, its economy will stagnate, even as global warming imposes growing costs on society. By mid-century its power will fade, reordering global politics.Trade ReviewWith its focus on the future of Russia’s energy, grain, and metals markets, all of which have been reconfigured by the war and the new sanctions, Klimat could hardly be more timely…Gustafson [argues], with a dry but persuasive marshaling of facts, that in the redistribution of wealth and power that will result from climate change, Russia is doomed. After reading Klimat, Russia’s attack on Ukraine begins to look like the convulsion of a dying state. -- Sophie Pinkham * New York Review of Books *A sobering assessment of the impact of climate change on Russia’s standing as a great power from one of the most acute observers of environmental and energy issues. Highly recommended. -- Francis Fukuyama, author of Identity: The Demand for Dignity and the Politics of ResentmentFacing increasing global pressure, Russian decision makers are being forced to think about the new reality of decarbonization. This book provides excellent insights into the story behind a resource-rich but climate-damaging economy, and explores a key question for the future: What alternative exports can Russia offer? -- Tatiana Mitrova, Research Director of the Energy Center, Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVOThe first full-length exploration of Russia as both a prime source and a victim of climate change. Anyone interested in environmental issues or in Russia’s future should read this data-rich and gracefully written book. -- Timothy J. Colton, author of Yeltsin: A LifeRussia has less than a decade left to profit on the export of its coal and oil. After that, customers will no longer be buying…The war in Ukraine, arguably a large-scale climate war, points to the immediacy of climate change and its power to uproot, inflame, explode and violently reorganize human life on this planet. -- Kate Brown * Washington Post *A thoughtful book on Russian energy. * The Economist *A lucid guide to the state of Russian energy production in the present, offering an invaluable tour through the country’s economy, sector by sector, as it relates to climate change, while providing a clear-eyed prognosis for the thirty years to come, from the likely fates of metal mining and nuclear power to that of a thawing Arctic…If mining dirty coal in Shakhtyorsky was subsidized by the Soviet state, mining any coal in the twenty-first century is subsidized by future climate-driven crises. Thane Gustafson helps us think through the consequences. -- Bathsheba Demuth * Times Literary Supplement *Thane Gustafson has published two seminal works on Russia’s oil and gas industry in the past decade. His latest, Klimat, addresses its byproduct, climate change…Extreme weather events, including severe droughts and wildfires, are now much more frequent than when Putin ascended to power. Yet Russia’s economy, and Putin’s own power, are tied overwhelmingly to the prodigious production and export of fossil fuels. -- Liam Denning * Bloomberg *This is not an optimistic book…Russia is between a rock and a hard place, like much of the rest of the world perhaps, but Russia has less policy scope than the US, say, to cope and mitigate the environmental and economic effects of climate change. -- Peter Gordon * Asian Review of Books *An essential book for our moment, one that situates the Russian government’s approach to climate change and its energy strategy in the context of the rapidly shifting dynamics of global energy markets, all with an eye toward the COVID pandemic…Those who study Russian climate policy will benefit from this broader context, and those who focus on global climate negotiations will see how Russia’s multifaceted interests are less related to concern for climate change and more to the desire to avoid destabilizing the status quo. -- Laura A. Henry * Russian Review *In his lively, informative, and extremely timely analysis of climate change and its effects on Russia, [Gustafson] stresses repeatedly that while being one of the main culprits responsible for global climate change, the country is also destined to eventually become one of its main victims. -- Vitali Vitaliev * E&T *Illuminating…It is deeply insightful about Russia’s energy politics—a topic which is largely ignored except when it is contentious e.g. Europe’s energy politics in a time of crisis. Gustafson breaks down Russia’s energy economy in exceptional detail and looks at how the age of climate change will affect Russia as a whole. -- Joshua Huminski * Diplomatic Courier *Thoroughly researched…It speculates on what might become of Russia's finances as demand for its all-important energy exports falls. -- William Powell * Natural Gas World *Lucid and thought-provoking, Klimat shows how climate change is poised to alter the global order, potentially toppling even great powers from their perches. -- Pushkin HouseRussia, as Thane Gustafson shows in this comprehensive, highly readable volume, will be affected by climate change more than most countries…[He] concludes that climate-related changes outside Russia will affect the country more seriously than any direct, internal impacts, at least until 2050. -- Angela Stent * Survival: Global Politics and Strategy *Gustafson offers a thorough, measured, and easy-to-digest analysis exploring how Russia may fare in the increasingly warming planet of the coming decades. -- Samantha Berkhead * Moscow Times *Although much has changed since the invasion of Ukraine, the effects of the war so far on Russia’s main exports—short-term gain, long-term disadvantage—align with [Gustafson’s] arguments about the consequences of climate change for Russia…He considers probable trends in planetary emissions and progress towards greener energy over the next thirty years. But he sees little room for maneuver where Russia is concerned. -- Tony Wood * London Review of Books *An essential read. Professor Gustafson has published extensively on Russia’s political economy, and Klimat represents the latest piece of the puzzle in aiding our understanding of contemporary Russia…Gustafson reminds us that climate change will impact the global redistribution of wealth and power, and he argues that Russia is more likely to find itself in the losing camp. -- Marianna Poberezhskaya * Environmental Politics *Gustafson deserves credit for bringing an environmental issue into the heart of an economic and geopolitical analysis. Too often the complexities governing the natural world are excluded from economic scholarship to its own detriment. Instead, in this study climate change appears poised to play a dominant role in world affairs. -- Andy Bruno * Canadian-American Slavic Studies *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Timely. . . . [China and the WTO] provides an excellent account of the legal rules with a firm grounding in economic analysis."---Henry Gao, Journal of Political Science

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