International relations Books
Stanford University Press Aiding and Abetting: U.S. Foreign Assistance and
Book SynopsisThe United States is the world's leading foreign aid donor. Yet there has been little inquiry into how such assistance affects the politics and societies of recipient nations. Drawing on four decades of data on U.S. economic and military aid, Aiding and Abetting explores whether foreign aid does more harm than good. Jessica Trisko Darden challenges long-standing ideas about aid and its consequences, and highlights key patterns in the relationship between assistance and violence. She persuasively demonstrates that many of the foreign aid policy challenges the U.S. faced in the Cold War era, such as the propping up of dictators friendly to U.S. interests, remain salient today. Historical case studies of Indonesia, El Salvador, and South Korea illustrate how aid can uphold human freedoms or propagate human rights abuses. Aiding and Abetting encourages both advocates and critics of foreign assistance to reconsider its political and social consequences by focusing international aid efforts on the expansion of human freedom.Trade Review"This is a critical book at a time when the U.S. approach to human rights is in deep crisis and global human rights are in grave danger. Jessica Trisko Darden has given us a beautifully written and compellingly readable account of how U.S. foreign aid has tragically supported regimes that unleashed violence against their own citizens."—William Easterly, New York University"Jessica Trisko Darden's new book is a masterful look at the dangerous and often unintended consequences of U.S. foreign aid. By combining state-of-the-art quantitative methods with detailed case studies, she convincingly shows that foreign aid often deeply harms the citizens it is purported to help. The book should be required reading for international political economy, human rights, and foreign policy scholars. It persuasively calls for a radical reimagination of the American foreign aid process."—Amanda Murdie, University of Georgia"This is a fascinating study of one of the darker sides of American foreign policy. Drawing on her own family's experience as well as decades of diplomatic history, Jessica Trisko Darden shows how foreign aid—widely seen as a bipartisan vehicle for promoting American values abroad—has often played into the hands of ruthless autocrats."—Robert Worth, contributing writer, The New York Times Magazine"This book is a sobering but necessary corrective to the notion that foreign aid delivers only beneficial ends."—Chris Preble, War on the Rocks"[This] study makes a significant contribution to the literature on foreign aid and its political effects. Recommended."—K. Buterbaugh, CHOICE"Aiding and Abetting provides a short, readable account of U.S. foreign aid and assistance and the role of both in subsidizing state violence and repression by recipients....This work should serve as a yield sign to those policymakers and military officials who consider bi-lateral foreign assistance in areas of supposed strategic American interests....[and] as a guide to better envision the enduring effects of U.S. assistance."—Harrison Manlove, RealClear Defense"Perhaps the most striking sections of Aiding and Abetting are where Trisko Darden discusses the policy implications of her findings....Aiding and Abetting [also] raises several questions for future research."—Inken von Borzyskowski, Democracy and Autocracy"This is a timely book and it fills an important gap in the current literature. Aid policymakers have yet to take into account the effects of aid on state violence, which has been well established in the empirical literature. This work constitutes a call to action to do so."—Emily Silcock, Contemporary Arab Affairs"Trisko Darden makes important points about the fungibility of foreign assistance, the challenges of constraining the executive in the realm of foreign policy, and the plausibility of effective aid sanctions... Aiding and Abettingprovides both quantitative and qualitative evidence that foreign assistance in general likely enables or emboldens governments that are facing civil conflict to cause harm to civilian populations and otherwise engage in repressive measures. This is no doubt a challenge to individuals who want to see foreign aid used to bring about economic development and widespread poverty alleviation. Simultaneously, one hopes, it is a challenge even to those who seek to use foreign aid for the purpose of promoting national security, calling upon policymakers to think about how best to support allied regimes while also holding them to the highest standards of human rights protection."—Matthew S. Winters, H-Diplo"Overwhelmingly, studies of human rights and foreign aid have analyzed how a recipient state's human rights record may impact the amount of foreign aid they receive from the US. [Trisko] Darden correctly points out that 'relatively little work has been done to demonstrate the opposite: how foreign aid affects human rights' (17)... [T]he case study chapters allow for a closer examination of the mechanics of exactly how US foreign aid contributes to human rights abuses."—Evan W. Sandlin, Human Rights ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction: Aiding Freedom: Human Rights and U.S. Foreign Assistance 1. Abetting Violence: The Coercive Effect of Foreign Aid 2. Patterns of Foreign Aid and State Violence 3. Indonesia: Arming and Oppressing 4. El Salvador: Buying Guns and Butter 5. South Korea: Constraining Coercion 6. Aiding and Abetting in the Twenty-First Century Conclusion: Can "Do No Harm" Be Done?
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Stanford University Press Woodrow Wilson and the Reimagining of Eastern
Book SynopsisAt the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, where the victorious Allied powers met to reenvision the map of Europe in the aftermath of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson's influence on the remapping of borders was profound. But it was his impact on the modern political structuring of Eastern Europe that would be perhaps his most enduring international legacy: neither Czechoslovakia nor Yugoslavia exist today, but their geopolitical presence persisted across the twentieth century from the end of World War I to the end of the Cold War. They were created in large part thanks to Wilson's advocacy, and in particular, his Fourteen Points speech of January 1918, which hinged in large part on the concept of national self-determination. But despite his deep involvement in the region's geopolitical transformation, President Wilson never set eyes on Eastern Europe, and never traveled to a single one of the eastern lands whose political destiny he so decisively influenced. Eastern Europe, invented in the age of Enlightenment by the travelers and philosophies of Western Europe, was reinvented on the map of the early twentieth century with the crucial intervention of an American president who deeply invested his political and emotional energies in lands that he would never visit. This book traces how Wilson's emerging definition of national self-determination and his practical application of the principle changed over time as negotiations at the Paris Peace Conference unfolded. Larry Wolff exposes the contradictions between Wilson's principles and their implementation in the peace settlement for Eastern Europe, and sheds light on how his decisions were influenced by both personal relationships and his growing awareness of the history of the Ottoman and Habsburg empires.Trade Review"A significant contribution to the historical scholarship on Woodrow Wilson and his role in peacemaking after World War I. Larry Wolff recognizes both the confusion and the clarity in Wilson's endeavor to implement the principle of national self-determination."—Lloyd Ambrosius, author of Woodrow Wilson and American Internationalism"The multifaceted author Larry Wolff returns to deal with the theme that he confronted in Inventing Eastern Europe, adding now the key element that concerns what we know about Wilson's commitment to the contradictory political construction that became Central Europe from 1919 to 1989."—Il Sole 24 Ore"Wolff's enthralling account traces the way the president's principles clashed with the messy reality of historical frontiers and political rivalries in the region."—Maria Lipman, Foreign Affairs"[A] meticulously researched and compelling book....Making use of a wide range of original sources, including transcripts of conversations among the leaders of the 'Big Four' at Versailles, this work enriches the understanding of Wilsonian statecraft. Highly recommended."—M J. Birkner, CHOICETable of ContentsIntroduction: 1. Woodrow Wilson, the Eastern Question, and the End of the Ottoman Empire 2. "This War of Emancipation": The Wilsonian Deliverance of the "Enslaved" Habsburg Peoples 3. Wilsonian Friendship: Personal Sympathy and Geopolitical Transformation 4. National Majorities and National Minorities in Wilsonian Eastern Europe Conclusion: The Dynamics of Wilsonian Mental Mapping
£92.80
Stanford University Press Woodrow Wilson and the Reimagining of Eastern
Book SynopsisAt the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, where the victorious Allied powers met to reenvision the map of Europe in the aftermath of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson's influence on the remapping of borders was profound. But it was his impact on the modern political structuring of Eastern Europe that would be perhaps his most enduring international legacy: neither Czechoslovakia nor Yugoslavia exist today, but their geopolitical presence persisted across the twentieth century from the end of World War I to the end of the Cold War. They were created in large part thanks to Wilson's advocacy, and in particular, his Fourteen Points speech of January 1918, which hinged in large part on the concept of national self-determination. But despite his deep involvement in the region's geopolitical transformation, President Wilson never set eyes on Eastern Europe, and never traveled to a single one of the eastern lands whose political destiny he so decisively influenced. Eastern Europe, invented in the age of Enlightenment by the travelers and philosophies of Western Europe, was reinvented on the map of the early twentieth century with the crucial intervention of an American president who deeply invested his political and emotional energies in lands that he would never visit. This book traces how Wilson's emerging definition of national self-determination and his practical application of the principle changed over time as negotiations at the Paris Peace Conference unfolded. Larry Wolff exposes the contradictions between Wilson's principles and their implementation in the peace settlement for Eastern Europe, and sheds light on how his decisions were influenced by both personal relationships and his growing awareness of the history of the Ottoman and Habsburg empires.Trade Review"A significant contribution to the historical scholarship on Woodrow Wilson and his role in peacemaking after World War I. Larry Wolff recognizes both the confusion and the clarity in Wilson's endeavor to implement the principle of national self-determination."—Lloyd Ambrosius, author of Woodrow Wilson and American Internationalism"The multifaceted author Larry Wolff returns to deal with the theme that he confronted in Inventing Eastern Europe, adding now the key element that concerns what we know about Wilson's commitment to the contradictory political construction that became Central Europe from 1919 to 1989."—Il Sole 24 Ore"Wolff's enthralling account traces the way the president's principles clashed with the messy reality of historical frontiers and political rivalries in the region."—Maria Lipman, Foreign Affairs"[A] meticulously researched and compelling book....Making use of a wide range of original sources, including transcripts of conversations among the leaders of the 'Big Four' at Versailles, this work enriches the understanding of Wilsonian statecraft. Highly recommended."—M J. Birkner, CHOICETable of ContentsIntroduction: 1. Woodrow Wilson, the Eastern Question, and the End of the Ottoman Empire 2. "This War of Emancipation": The Wilsonian Deliverance of the "Enslaved" Habsburg Peoples 3. Wilsonian Friendship: Personal Sympathy and Geopolitical Transformation 4. National Majorities and National Minorities in Wilsonian Eastern Europe Conclusion: The Dynamics of Wilsonian Mental Mapping
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Stanford University Press Fateful Decisions: Choices That Will Shape
Book SynopsisChina's future will be determined by how its leaders manage its myriad interconnected challenges. In Fateful Decisions, leading experts from a wide range of disciplines eschew broad predictions of success or failure in favor of close analyses of today's most critical demographic, economic, social, political, and foreign policy challenges. They expertly outline the options and opportunity costs entailed, providing a cutting-edge analytic framework for understanding the decisions that will determine China's trajectory. Xi Jinping has articulated ambitious goals, such as the Belt and Road Initiative and massive urbanization projects, but few priorities or policies to achieve them. These goals have thrown into relief the crises facing China as the economy slows and the population ages while the demand for and costs of education, healthcare, elder care, and other social benefits are increasing. Global ambitions and a more assertive military also compete for funding and policy priority. These challenges are compounded by the size of China's population, outdated institutions, and the reluctance of powerful elites to make reforms that might threaten their positions, prerogatives, and Communist Party legitimacy. In this volume, individual chapters provide in-depth analyses of key policies relating to these challenges. Contributors illuminate what is at stake, possible choices, and subsequent outcomes. This volume equips readers with everything they need to understand these complex developments in context.Trade Review"China, the keystone of our global arch, now finds itself at a critical inflection point and how it evolves will determine not only its future, but that of the larger global commons. Fateful Decisions masterfully helps limn the daunting choices the leaders in Beijing now confront and what is at stake in their decision-making."—Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director, Center on US-China Relations, Asia Society"No challenge today equals that of understanding China's future. A sterling team has sagely put together a powerful guide to the future of China, where the economy's weaknesses and strengths will continue to shape outcomes in politics, foreign policy, society, and security, and where the emerging economic and related downsides facing 21st-century China will more likely dominate its future than its amazing performances of the last five decades. A must-read!"—Thomas R. Pickering, former US Under Secretary of State"This is an important book at the right time. As the United States shifts its policy toward the Chinese Communist Party from engagement to competition, the perspectives of the contributors will help inform decisions of those not only in government, but also in business and academia. Fateful Decisions provides invaluable context vital to understanding the present and anticipating the future. It deserves a wide readership."—H.R. McMaster, author of Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World"These essays are uniformly thoughtful and filled with interesting data and generalizations. Whether a reader is interested in the specific trends and challenges discussed in one of the chapters, or in the 'big picture' question of what China's prospects for the future are, there is much here that is worth considering."—Martin King White, The Developing Economies[Fateful Decisions] offers a penetrating and balanced analysis of China's choices and dilemmas. The book not only provides insights for policymakers and business leaders, but it could also serve as a comprehensive introduction in graduate or undergraduate courses. [Fateful Decisions] will remain essential reading for current and future China watchers. -Xiaoyu Pu, Journal of Chinese Political Science"[Fateful Decisions] is almost uniformly well written, free of jargon, and highly informative. It is recommended to both China specialists and nonspecialists as an interesting read."—Jonathan Unger, The China JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction —Thomas Fingar and Jean C. Oi 1. Xi Jinping and the Evolution of Chinese Leadership Politics —Alice Lyman Miller 2. Grand Steerage —Barry Naughton 3. Anticorruption Forever? —Andrew Wedeman 4. Future of Central-Local Relations —Jean C. Oi 5. Social Media and Governance in China —Xueguang Zhou 6. Demographic Challenges —Karen Eggleston 7. Can China Achieve Inclusive Urbanization? —Mary E. Gallagher 8. Human Capital and China's Future —Hongbin Li, James Liang, Scott Rozelle, and Binzhen Wu 9. Sources and Shapers of China's Foreign Policy —Thomas Fingar 10. China and the Global South —Ho-fung Hung 11. Bold Strategy or Irrational Exuberance? —Christine Wong 12. All (High-Speed Rail) Roads Lead to China —David M. Lampton 13. China's Military Aspirations —Karl Eikenberry 14. China's National Trajectory —Andrew G. Walder
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Stanford University Press Fateful Decisions: Choices That Will Shape
Book SynopsisChina's future will be determined by how its leaders manage its myriad interconnected challenges. In Fateful Decisions, leading experts from a wide range of disciplines eschew broad predictions of success or failure in favor of close analyses of today's most critical demographic, economic, social, political, and foreign policy challenges. They expertly outline the options and opportunity costs entailed, providing a cutting-edge analytic framework for understanding the decisions that will determine China's trajectory. Xi Jinping has articulated ambitious goals, such as the Belt and Road Initiative and massive urbanization projects, but few priorities or policies to achieve them. These goals have thrown into relief the crises facing China as the economy slows and the population ages while the demand for and costs of education, healthcare, elder care, and other social benefits are increasing. Global ambitions and a more assertive military also compete for funding and policy priority. These challenges are compounded by the size of China's population, outdated institutions, and the reluctance of powerful elites to make reforms that might threaten their positions, prerogatives, and Communist Party legitimacy. In this volume, individual chapters provide in-depth analyses of key policies relating to these challenges. Contributors illuminate what is at stake, possible choices, and subsequent outcomes. This volume equips readers with everything they need to understand these complex developments in context.Trade Review"China, the keystone of our global arch, now finds itself at a critical inflection point and how it evolves will determine not only its future, but that of the larger global commons. Fateful Decisions masterfully helps limn the daunting choices the leaders in Beijing now confront and what is at stake in their decision-making."—Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director, Center on US-China Relations, Asia Society"No challenge today equals that of understanding China's future. A sterling team has sagely put together a powerful guide to the future of China, where the economy's weaknesses and strengths will continue to shape outcomes in politics, foreign policy, society, and security, and where the emerging economic and related downsides facing 21st-century China will more likely dominate its future than its amazing performances of the last five decades. A must-read!"—Thomas R. Pickering, former US Under Secretary of State"This is an important book at the right time. As the United States shifts its policy toward the Chinese Communist Party from engagement to competition, the perspectives of the contributors will help inform decisions of those not only in government, but also in business and academia. Fateful Decisions provides invaluable context vital to understanding the present and anticipating the future. It deserves a wide readership."—H.R. McMaster, author of Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World"These essays are uniformly thoughtful and filled with interesting data and generalizations. Whether a reader is interested in the specific trends and challenges discussed in one of the chapters, or in the 'big picture' question of what China's prospects for the future are, there is much here that is worth considering."—Martin King White, The Developing Economies[Fateful Decisions] offers a penetrating and balanced analysis of China's choices and dilemmas. The book not only provides insights for policymakers and business leaders, but it could also serve as a comprehensive introduction in graduate or undergraduate courses. [Fateful Decisions] will remain essential reading for current and future China watchers. -Xiaoyu Pu, Journal of Chinese Political Science"[Fateful Decisions] is almost uniformly well written, free of jargon, and highly informative. It is recommended to both China specialists and nonspecialists as an interesting read."—Jonathan Unger, The China JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction —Thomas Fingar and Jean C. Oi 1. Xi Jinping and the Evolution of Chinese Leadership Politics —Alice Lyman Miller 2. Grand Steerage —Barry Naughton 3. Anticorruption Forever? —Andrew Wedeman 4. Future of Central-Local Relations —Jean C. Oi 5. Social Media and Governance in China —Xueguang Zhou 6. Demographic Challenges —Karen Eggleston 7. Can China Achieve Inclusive Urbanization? —Mary E. Gallagher 8. Human Capital and China's Future —Hongbin Li, James Liang, Scott Rozelle, and Binzhen Wu 9. Sources and Shapers of China's Foreign Policy —Thomas Fingar 10. China and the Global South —Ho-fung Hung 11. Bold Strategy or Irrational Exuberance? —Christine Wong 12. All (High-Speed Rail) Roads Lead to China —David M. Lampton 13. China's Military Aspirations —Karl Eikenberry 14. China's National Trajectory —Andrew G. Walder
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Stanford University Press Learning the Lessons of Modern War
Book SynopsisLearning the Lessons of Modern War uses the study of the recent past to illuminate the future. More specifically, it examines the lessons of recent wars as a way of understanding continuity and change in the character and conduct of war. The volume brings together contributions from a group of well-known scholars and practitioners from across the world to examine the conduct of recent wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, South America, and Asia. The book's first section consists of chapters that explore the value of a contemporary approach to history and reflect on the value of learning lessons from the past. Its second section focuses on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chapters on Iraq discuss the lessons of the Iraq War, the British perspective on the conflict, and the war as seen through the lens of Saddam Hussein's military. Chapters on Afghanistan discuss counterinsurgency operations during the war, Britain's experience in Afghanistan, raising and training Afghan forces, and U.S. interagency performance. The book's third section examines the lessons of wars involving Russia, Israel, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Georgia, and Colombia. It concludes by exploring overarching themes associated with the conduct of recent wars. Containing a foreword by former National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, Learning the Lessons of Modern War is an indispensable resource for international relations and security studies scholars, policymakers, and military professionals. Trade Review"A famous old military saying suggests that 'amateurs talk about tactics, armchair generals study strategy, but professionals study logistics.' Studying lessons from modern warfare, the volume Learning the Lessons of Modern War, edited by Thomas G. Mahnken, challenges its readers to add a fourth component to this old saying, suggesting that counterinsurgency experts need to study politics." -- Ori Swed * Contemporary Sociology *
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Stanford University Press Learning the Lessons of Modern War
Book SynopsisLearning the Lessons of Modern War uses the study of the recent past to illuminate the future. More specifically, it examines the lessons of recent wars as a way of understanding continuity and change in the character and conduct of war. The volume brings together contributions from a group of well-known scholars and practitioners from across the world to examine the conduct of recent wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, South America, and Asia. The book's first section consists of chapters that explore the value of a contemporary approach to history and reflect on the value of learning lessons from the past. Its second section focuses on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chapters on Iraq discuss the lessons of the Iraq War, the British perspective on the conflict, and the war as seen through the lens of Saddam Hussein's military. Chapters on Afghanistan discuss counterinsurgency operations during the war, Britain's experience in Afghanistan, raising and training Afghan forces, and U.S. interagency performance. The book's third section examines the lessons of wars involving Russia, Israel, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Georgia, and Colombia. It concludes by exploring overarching themes associated with the conduct of recent wars. Containing a foreword by former National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, Learning the Lessons of Modern War is an indispensable resource for international relations and security studies scholars, policymakers, and military professionals. Trade Review"A famous old military saying suggests that 'amateurs talk about tactics, armchair generals study strategy, but professionals study logistics.' Studying lessons from modern warfare, the volume Learning the Lessons of Modern War, edited by Thomas G. Mahnken, challenges its readers to add a fourth component to this old saying, suggesting that counterinsurgency experts need to study politics." -- Ori Swed * Contemporary Sociology *
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Stanford University Press Slow Anti-Americanism: Social Movements and
Book SynopsisNegative views of the United States abound, but we know too little about how such views affect politics. Drawing on careful research on post-Soviet Central Asia, Edward Schatz argues that anti-Americanism is best seen not as a rising tide that swamps or as a conflagration that overwhelms. Rather, "America" is a symbolic resource that resides quietly in the mundane but always has potential value for social and political mobilizers. Using a wide range of evidence and a novel analytic framework, Schatz considers how Islamist movements, human rights activists, and labor mobilizers across Central Asia avail themselves of this fact, thus changing their ability to pursue their respective agendas. By refocusing our analytic gaze away from high politics, he affords us a clearer view of the slower-moving, partially occluded, and socially embedded processes that ground how "America" becomes political. In turn, we gain a nuanced appreciation of the downstream effects of US foreign policy choices and a sober sense of the challenges posed by the politics of traveling images. Most treatments of anti-Americanism focus on politics in the realm of presidential elections and foreign policies. By focusing instead on symbols, Schatz lays bare how changing public attitudes shift social relations in politically significant ways, and considers how changing symbolic depictions of the United States recombine the raw material available for social mobilizers. Just like sediment traveling along waterways before reaching its final destination, the raw material that constitutes symbolic America can travel among various social groups, and can settle into place to form the basis of new social meanings. Symbolic America, Schatz shows us, matters for politics in Central Asia and beyond.Trade Review"Fresh, strikingly original, and with the wisdom of the long view, Slow Anti-Americanism compellingly shows the slow-burning complexities of anti-Americanism. Edward Schatz's careful observations offer critical guidance to scholars and policymakers about what America stands for in Central Asia and beyond." -- Alexander Cooley * Columbia University *"Relying on geological metaphors and the analysis of symbolic politics, Edward Schatz offers a theoretically nuanced and empirically innovative study of anti-Americanism in Central Asia. Slow Anti-Americanism is a valuable addition to a literature that is, once again, of growing importance in the analysis of U.S. foreign policy and world politics." -- Peter J. Katzenstein * Cornell University *"Edward Schatz looks at how negative perceptions of America conditioned the long-term success or failure of domestic political movements abroad. Turning the topic inside out on the strategic terrain of central Asia, this brilliant book heralds a paradigm shift in the study of public diplomacy. It deserves a large audience." -- Alex Langstaff * International Affairs *"Those interested in reflecting on the recent history of America's reputation abroad and what should be done differently in the future will want to readSlow Anti-Americanism... It takes readers far from the headspace of the foreign policy community and into the lives of activists and ordinary people in a part of the world where the reputation of the United States has changed greatly over the last 30 years." –Laura Adams, the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs"Whereas scholars have tended to view anti-Americanism as either a psychological or a cultural 'clash of civilizations' phenomenon, Edward Schatz looks at how negative perceptions of America conditioned the long-term success or failure of domestic political movements abroad. Turning the topic inside out on the strategic terrain of central Asia, this brilliant book heralds a paradigm shift in the study of public diplomacy. It deserves a large audience." -- Alex Langstaff * International Affairs *Table of ContentsContents and AbstractsIntroduction: Slow Anti-Americanism chapter abstractWhile anti-Americanism is typically studied through the lens of "high politics," this introductory chapter contends that such approaches blind us to the political dynamics of this important phenomenon. Instead, the chapter introduces slow anti-Americanism, which takes better stock of the phenomenon. The chapter shows that attention to the symbolic power of "America" allows us to view how social and political mobilizers use changing symbolic raw material to further their goals. It emphasizes that changes to symbolic America may occur slowly, leaving resonant social meanings in their wake. Such meanings can be quarried by future generations for political benefit. The chapter previews how the Central Asian cases provide new analytic traction on a complex problem. 1America's Changing Image chapter abstractThis chapter traces how images of the United States changed in the Central Asian region from the Soviet period into the post-Soviet period. Setting the stage for the discussion of social movements that follows, this chapter makes three points. First, Central Asia's initial imaginings of the United States were the product of the Soviet period, and symbolic America for Central Asians was similar to what it was for other Soviet citizens—an ambiguous cluster of polyvalent but resonant images. Second, after an initial post-Soviet period of being overwhelmed by positive images of the United States, Central Asian opinions of the US declined. This downward trend occurred less because of concrete changes to US policy than because of the slow-moving processes of sedimentation. Third, because images of the United States had multiplied and diversified, a wider range of images became available for social mobilizers. They would be the symbolic raw material for Central Asia's social movements to use in the 2000's and beyond. 2Islamist Trajectories chapter abstractThis chapter traces the arcs of Islamist mobilizers. First, it introduces a plural understanding of Islamism, recognizing that whatever theological consensus the pious might seek, real-world contexts witness a striking variety of ways that religion and politics intersect. Second, the chapter highlights the rise of Islamic piety since the Soviet collapse, arguing against a simplistic notion that greater piety necessarily produces a politics inflected by religion. Finally, the chapter details how three Islamist movements—Hizb ut-Tahrir, the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan, and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan—use the changing American image. The examples underscore that, while America's image matters in Central Asia, how precisely its significance becomes political depends on image-making efforts at play in each movement. 3Human Rights Trajectories chapter abstractThis chapter traces the arcs of human rights activism in Central Asia. It argues that the post-9/11 securitization of US foreign policy indeed did complicate the pursuit of a human-rights agenda but in complex way. This chapter uses the extended example of Kyrgyzstan and its two "revolutions" in 2005 and 2010 to highlight how the shift to symbolic America had a different impact, depending on whether activism was classic street protests or via professional rule-of-law advocacy. 4Labor, Disorganized chapter abstractThis chapter takes stock of a third and final type of activism: labor. By all appearances, labor was in a position to take full advantage of shifts to symbolic America. In Central Asia, as across post-socialist space more generally, societies had experienced dramatic macro-economic contraction and massive dislocation in the aftermath of the Soviet collapse. Once-robust and explicit labor protections were quickly dismantled or hollowed out. Ordinary people suffered greatly, and labor—the notional cornerstone of state socialism—had ample grievances. Yet, while labor activists in Central Asia were well aware of the United States and its symbolic power, they did not avail themselves of the opportunity to use symbolic America in their framing efforts. This chapter explores the impact of this missed opportunity. Conclusion: Shaping the Slow Politics of Anti-Americanism chapter abstractThis conclusion first recaps the arcs of Central Asian social mobilization and highlights how slow anti-Americanism helped to shake the political terrain across the region. It then turns to policy-relevant questions. What changes might shape how symbolic America affects global publics and global politics? While policymakers pay attention to the substance of their policies and sometimes pay attention to communicating their policies, they rarely concern themselves with matters of credibility. As research on framing effects suggests, however, the credibility of the messenger is crucial to effective public diplomacy and therefore essential to affecting how symbolic America shapes politics across the globe.
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Stanford University Press The Struggle for Development in Iran: The
Book SynopsisThis book provides a multidimensional analysis of Iran's struggle for development between 1970 and 2020. The past several decades in Iran have been a period of sluggish and noninclusive economic growth, ill-fated social engineering with an Islamic template, political repression, and extensive environmental degradation. The intellectual discourse surrounding the impediments of growth in Iran has been dominated by an exaggerated notion of the role of ideology, class struggles, imperialism, and histori-cal contingencies, overlooking the profound impacts of institutions and fundamental socioeconomic trends. This book aims to fill this gap using positive economics and data-driven analysis to cover a wide array of topics, such as governance, corruption, energy, and food security. It will be essential for researchers, policy makers, and journalists.Trade Review"The history of economic development in Iran, particularly in recent years, has been an enigma often wrapped in ideological fantasies of regime apologists or its determined foes. The Struggle for Development in Iran is a detailed multidisciplinary analysis of the many facets of this troubled history from the prism of data and reality, not illusion and ideological pieties. It is a must read for any student, scholar and policy maker interested in Iran's hitherto Sisyphean quest for economic development and political democracy."—Abbas Milani, Hamid and Christina Moghadam Director of Iranian Studies at Stanford University, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution"The Struggle for Development in Iran provides a devastating account of the economic crisis the country faces today, as a result of the poor governance and weak institutions that have taken root since the 1979 Revolution. The wealth of empirical data contained in this volume is coupled with a dispassionate and informed analysis of the causes of present-day outcomes that will become a reference work for anyone interested in the future of Iran."—Francis Fukuyama, author of Political Order and Political Decay"A unique and superb contribution to the study of modern Iran that is rigorously researched, objectively written, and highly insightful. An invaluable resource for policymakers, scholars, and students of Iran."—Karim Sadjadpour, Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Governance 3. Demographic Trends 4. Labor Force and Human Capital 5. Economy 6. Financial Sector 7. Energy Sector 8. Agriculture Sector 9. Migration and Brain Drain 10. Research and Development Policy 11. Conclusion: The Path Forward
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Stanford University Press The Neighborhood Effect: The Imperial Roots of
Book SynopsisWhy are certain regions of the world mired in conflict? And how did some regions in Eurasia emerge from the Cold War as peaceful and resilient? Why do conflicts ignite in Bosnia, Donbas, and Damascus—once on the peripheries of mighty empires—yet other postimperial peripheries like the Baltics or Central Europe enjoy quiet stability? Anna Ohanyan argues for the salience of the neighborhood effect: the complex regional connectivity among ethnic-religious communities that can form resilient regions. In an account of Eurasian regional formation that stretches back long before the nation-state, Ohanyan refutes the notion that stable regions are the luxury of prosperous, stable, democratic states. She examines case studies from regions once on the fringes of the Habsburg, Ottoman, and Russian Empires to find the often-overlooked patterns of bonding and bridging, or clustering and isolation of political power and social resources, that are associated with regional resilience or fracture in those regions today. With comparative examples from Latin America and Africa, The Neighborhood Effect offers a new explanation for the conflicts we are likely to see emerge as the unipolar US-led order dissolves, making the fractures in regional neighborhoods painfully evident. And it points the way to the future of peacebuilding: making space for the smaller links and connections that comprise a stable neighborhood.Trade Review"Anybody interested in the never-ending ethnic conflicts around the world has much to learn from this book. The Neighborhood Effect makes the powerful case that regional fragmentation and adaptation have been primary to the empires and multi-ethnic states ruling over them, and any solution to these conflicts will require a better understanding of the regional context."—Daron Acemoglu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"A must-read, especially for social scientists and regional specialists. This most impressive, insightful analysis traces the Habsburg, Ottoman, and Russian historical peripheries in Eurasia to demonstrate that, ultimately, it is the strength of regional ties that determine the political resilience of ensuing states."—Fatma Muge Gocek, University of Michigan"Anna Ohanyan's highly creative and ambitious study could not be more timely. The Neighborhood Effect reveals how regional susceptibility to conflict owes itself to social fault lines lingering from empires predating contemporary state formation. This book is essential for understanding the enduring role of empire and hierarchy across a diverse range of contemporary regional orders."—Alexander Cooley, Barnard College, Columbia University"Anna Ohanyan's intellectual courage makes this fascinating book particularly valuable for the reader seeking to make sense of our shifting global order. She plumbs the depths of the historical record, analyzes the contested meanings of today's geopolitical realignments, and does not shy away from hinting at the future directions of Eurasia's political realities."—Stephen B. Riegg, Texas A&M University"In this bold new study, Anna Ohanyan looks beyond the state to a world of neighborhoods forged in the peripheries of Eurasia's historical empires. To understand regional patterns of conflict and cooperation, Ohanyan argues, one needs to examine the nature of social connections within and between ethno-religious communities prior to contemporary statehood. The Neighborhood Effect's rich combination of history, theory, and comparison makes it a landmark contribution to Eurasian security studies."—Brian D. Taylor, Syracuse University"While many scholars have highlighted the impact of imperial legacies on contemporary conflicts, The Neighborhood Effect deepens and broadens our understanding of these legacies and their impacts. Illustrating how belligerents in current Eurasian conflicts are embedded in regional contexts shaped by their previous history as imperial peripheries, the book explains why some regions emerge as conflict zones while others achieve political stability."—Sandra Halperin, University of London"Anna Ohanyan in her ambitious study of Eurasian conflict after the end of the Cold War, combines a close examination of history with a political scientist's search for predictive patterns. In The Neighborhood Effect, Anna Ohanyan argues the post-Soviet framework is an inadequate explanation for the variety of conflict-types we see on the Eurasian continent today, and looks for the sources of these ethno-territorial conflicts in older imperial political and social patterns in the Ottoman, Russian and Austro-Hungarian empires. It is a fascinating read."—Stephen Jones, Director of the Program on Georgia Studies, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard"The Neighborhood Effect is a tremendously ambitious and timely theory-building work that both gives us new tools to understand imperial legacies and speaks to current global debates over trajectories of multipolarity and new processes of regionalization.... [T]his book offers both scholars and policymakers a more optimistic perspective on the prospects of a regionalized world and provides an indispensable counterpoint to great power-centered readings of international relations and security in Eurasia."—Laurence Broers, The Developing Economies"The regional fracture perspective on conflict [in The Neighborhood Effect] represents a significant step toward a more nuanced understanding of the origins and anatomy of conflict in post-imperial peripheries, and I will keep the book within near reach on my bookshelf."—Michael Gentile, Eurasian Geography and Economics"This book is a brilliant analytical tour de force and a major contribution to the field of conflict studies. As the global hegemony of America declines, Ohanyan proposes that clusters of democratization are to be encouraged; aspiring regional hegemons should be vigorously confronted; and regional connectivity should be encouraged."—Ronald Grigor Suny, Perspectives on PoliticsTable of Contents1. The Neighborhood Effect: From Empires and States to Regional Resiliency 2. How to Study Imperial Peripheries as Political Regions 3. The Imperial Roots of Armed Conflict in Eurasia 4. The Habsburg Empire and the Bosnian Province 5. The Ottoman Empire and Eastern Anatolia 6. The Russian Empire and Transcaucasia 7. Paired Peripheries and (C)old Conflicts 8. Peace by Proxy: The Neighborhood Effect in Turbulent Times
£49.30
Stanford University Press Oilcraft: The Myths of Scarcity and Security That
Book SynopsisA bracing corrective to the myths that have shaped economic, military, and diplomatic policy, dispelling our oil-soaked fantasies of dependence. There is a conventional wisdom about oil—that the U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf is what guarantees access to this strategic resource; that the "special" relationship with Saudi Arabia is necessary to stabilize an otherwise volatile market; and that these assumptions in turn provide Washington enormous leverage over Europe and Asia. Except, the conventional wisdom is wrong. Robert Vitalis debunks the myths to reveal "oilcraft," a line of magical thinking closer to witchcraft than statecraft. Oil is a commodity like any other: bought, sold, and subject to market forces. Thus, the first goal of this book is to expose the suspect fears of oil scarcity and conflict. The second goal is to investigate the significant geopolitical impact of these false beliefs. In particular, Vitalis shows how we can reconsider the question of the U.S.–Saudi special relationship, which confuses and traps many into unnecessarily accepting what they imagine is a devil's bargain. The House of Saud does many things for U.S. investors, firms, and government agencies, but guaranteeing the flow of oil, making it cheap, or stabilizing the price isn't one of them. Freeing ourselves from the spell of oilcraft won't be easy—but the benefits make it essential.Trade Review"Oilcraft eviscerates all the fundamental myths about the so-called special relationship between the House of Saud and the U.S. foreign policy establishment. Robert Vitalis thinks way outside the conventional wisdom—and the implications are startling: we don't need a devil's bargain with Saudi princes, least of all with a mad crown prince."—Kai Bird, author of The Good Spy and American Prometheus"Oilcraft dismantles, demolishes, and incinerates the bogus claims and specious myths that for decades now have perverted U.S. policy in the Middle East. In this briskly written and thoroughly documented study, Robert Vitalis demonstrates that America's 'endless wars' have their origins in an apparently inexhaustible capacity for self-deception."—Andrew Bacevich, author of The Age of Illusion: How America Squandered Its Cold War Victory"Robert Vitalis has once again revealed that our conventional wisdom is filled with empty, and often dangerous, self-delusions. Taking on the virtually unanimous conviction that a longstanding 'oil-for-security deal' underpins U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia, he shows it to be inaccurate, illogical, deceptive, and ultimately self-defeating. Vintage Vitalis, this book is a triumph of clear-eyed and courageous criticism."—Lisa Anderson, Columbia University, author of Pursuing Truth, Exercising Power: Social Science and Public Policy in the Twenty-First Century"Robert Vitalis's Oilcraft couldn't be more timely. For decades, the idea that the United States objectively needs oil has been taken as gospel, justifying U.S. power in the world while clouding critiques of that power. This book is indispensable to understanding the current moment, showing that moving beyond fossil fuels is more akin to quitting a sect than breaking an addiction."—Greg Grandin, author of The End of the Myth: From the Frontier to the Border Wall in the Mind of America"If one accepts Mr. Vitalis's scarcity/security thesis, there's much to explore regarding American shale and geopolitics."—Mark P. Mills, Wall Street Journal"Vitalis makes a strong case against delusional thinking, whether in domestic affairs (especially regarding fossil fuel dependence) or across geopolitical boundaries. Recommended."—G. A. McBeath, CHOICE"Robert Vitalis' latest book, Oilcraft, is a valuable addition to the new wave of critical studies on the history of oil and 'energy policy' that have appeared in recent years... Oilcraft takes on the most fundamental guiding principles behind scholarship and policy-making: namely that the United States' need to secure the free flow of cheap oil has driven some of its most unsavory foreign policy positions. [Vitalis] turns the focus back on American academics, think tanks, and policy circles to trace the origins of this pervasive myth about the need, or even the mere ability, to secure access to, and the affordability of, oil."—James M. Gustafson, Diplomatic History"A short, spirited polemic, Oilcraft deserves a wide readership. Vitalis provides a useful reference for those making the arguments that conservation and markets, not garrisons and aircraft carriers, should underpin U.S. energy supply."—Paul Musgrave, Political Science Quarterly"Even if one does not delight in aggressive polemics,Oilcraft is highly recommendable to anybody interested in the history of oil and international relations.... It is particularly illuminating to read it in 2022 as the Russian war on Ukraine has produced a new wave of geopolitical thinking in which what Vitalis calls 'raw materialism' plays a prominent role."—Rüdiger Graf, H-Soz-KultTable of Contents1. Opening 2. Raw Materialism 3. 1973: A Time to Confuse 4. No Deal 5. Breaking the Spell
£19.79
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Return to Cold War
Book SynopsisThe 2014 crisis in Ukraine sent a tottering U.S.-Russian relationship over a cliff - a dangerous descent into deep mistrust, severed ties, and potential confrontation reminiscent of the Cold War period. In this incisive new analysis, leading expert on Soviet and Russian foreign policy, Robert Legvold, explores in detail this qualitatively new phase in a relationship that has alternated between hope and disappointment for much of the past two decades. Tracing the long and tortured path leading to this critical juncture, he contends that the recent deterioration of Russia-U.S. relations deserves to be understood as a return to cold war with great and lasting consequences. In drawing out the commonalities between the original cold war and the current confrontation, Return to Cold War brings a fresh perspective to what is happening between the two countries, its broader significance beyond the immediate issues of the day, and how political leaders in both countries might adjust their approaches in order, as the author urges, to make this new cold war "as short and shallow as possible."Trade Review"Scholars and pundits have begun to ask if a new Cold War is emerging. Robert Legvold is among the most qualified people to answer this question and he has sought, carefully and objectively, to do so in his new book."- The Political Quarterly"The relationship between the United States and Russia is the worst it has been since the early 1980s. Legvold recognizes that there is a long road back to any sort of quality engagement between the two countries, but a great place to start turning things around is for policymakers on both sides to read this book."-James M. Goldgeier, H-Diplo "The author's presentation is succinct, lucid, fairly dispassionate and almost incessantly even-handed. I got the sense that he wrote it as if addressing an assembly of the policy-making elites of both sides, pointing out the confluence of blunders and rationalizations that worsened steadily to create a situation that, if not necessarily irreversible, now looks likely to continue in the same direction for some time to come."- Inside Higher Ed "Return to Cold War presents comprehensive analysis and penetrating insights into the current crisis in relations between Russia and the West. It is a 'must-read' for anyone seeking to understand what has happened to this relationship and why. Most importantly, Legvold shares his ideas on how the two countries – with wise political leadership – can make the return to the Cold War short and shallow."—Sam Nunn, Former US Senator, Co-Chairman of the Nuclear Threat Initiative "Robert Legvold, one of the world's leading authorities on Soviet and Russian foreign policy, paints a sombre picture of the dangerous state of US–Russian relations, but he also has constructive ideas on the way out of the current impasse which policymakers would do well to heed."—Archie Brown, author of The Rise and Fall of Communism "Robert Legvold is one of the most thoughtful students of U.S.-Russian relations, from the period of the Cold War to the times of Russian-Western cooperation and even attempts at integration to the current new confrontation which he calls cold war II. There is hardly anyone in the world who knows the subject better than Bob, or can explain it in such a rich and precise language, leading to very compelling arguments and conclusions. All those with a serious interest in how the West and Russia got where they are today, and what the future may hold out must read Professor Legvold's book. It reveals the past and illuminates the future"— Dmitri V. Trenin, Director, Carnegie Moscow Center"Legvold recognizes that there is a long road back to any sort of quality engagement between the two countries, but a great place to start turning things around is for policymakers on both sides to read this book."— H-Net ReviewsTable of ContentsIntroduction I Dueling Concepts II The Cold War III The Descent IV Where To?
£42.75
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Return to Cold War
Book SynopsisThe 2014 crisis in Ukraine sent a tottering U.S.-Russian relationship over a cliff - a dangerous descent into deep mistrust, severed ties, and potential confrontation reminiscent of the Cold War period. In this incisive new analysis, leading expert on Soviet and Russian foreign policy, Robert Legvold, explores in detail this qualitatively new phase in a relationship that has alternated between hope and disappointment for much of the past two decades. Tracing the long and tortured path leading to this critical juncture, he contends that the recent deterioration of Russia-U.S. relations deserves to be understood as a return to cold war with great and lasting consequences. In drawing out the commonalities between the original cold war and the current confrontation, Return to Cold War brings a fresh perspective to what is happening between the two countries, its broader significance beyond the immediate issues of the day, and how political leaders in both countries might adjust their approaches in order, as the author urges, to make this new cold war "as short and shallow as possible."Trade Review"Scholars and pundits have begun to ask if a new Cold War is emerging. Robert Legvold is among the most qualified people to answer this question and he has sought, carefully and objectively, to do so in his new book."- The Political Quarterly"The relationship between the United States and Russia is the worst it has been since the early 1980s. Legvold recognizes that there is a long road back to any sort of quality engagement between the two countries, but a great place to start turning things around is for policymakers on both sides to read this book."-James M. Goldgeier, H-Diplo "The author's presentation is succinct, lucid, fairly dispassionate and almost incessantly even-handed. I got the sense that he wrote it as if addressing an assembly of the policy-making elites of both sides, pointing out the confluence of blunders and rationalizations that worsened steadily to create a situation that, if not necessarily irreversible, now looks likely to continue in the same direction for some time to come."- Inside Higher Ed "Return to Cold War presents comprehensive analysis and penetrating insights into the current crisis in relations between Russia and the West. It is a 'must-read' for anyone seeking to understand what has happened to this relationship and why. Most importantly, Legvold shares his ideas on how the two countries – with wise political leadership – can make the return to the Cold War short and shallow."—Sam Nunn, Former US Senator, Co-Chairman of the Nuclear Threat Initiative "Robert Legvold, one of the world's leading authorities on Soviet and Russian foreign policy, paints a sombre picture of the dangerous state of US–Russian relations, but he also has constructive ideas on the way out of the current impasse which policymakers would do well to heed."—Archie Brown, author of The Rise and Fall of Communism "Robert Legvold is one of the most thoughtful students of U.S.-Russian relations, from the period of the Cold War to the times of Russian-Western cooperation and even attempts at integration to the current new confrontation which he calls cold war II. There is hardly anyone in the world who knows the subject better than Bob, or can explain it in such a rich and precise language, leading to very compelling arguments and conclusions. All those with a serious interest in how the West and Russia got where they are today, and what the future may hold out must read Professor Legvold's book. It reveals the past and illuminates the future"— Dmitri V. Trenin, Director, Carnegie Moscow Center"Legvold recognizes that there is a long road back to any sort of quality engagement between the two countries, but a great place to start turning things around is for policymakers on both sides to read this book."— H-Net ReviewsTable of ContentsIntroduction I Dueling Concepts II The Cold War III The Descent IV Where To?
£14.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The New Russia
Book SynopsisAfter years of rapprochement, the relationship between Russia and the West is more strained now than it has been in the past 25 years. Putin’s motives, his reasons for seeking confrontation with the West, remain for many a mystery. Not for Mikhail Gorbachev. In this new work, Russia’s elder statesman draws on his wealth of knowledge and experience to reveal the development of Putin’s regime and the intentions behind it. He argues that Putin has significantly diminished the achievements of perestroika and is part of an over-centralized system that presents a precarious future for Russia. Faced with this, Gorbachev advocates a radical reform of politics and a new fostering of pluralism and social democracy.Gorbachev’s insightful analysis moves beyond internal politics to address wider problems in the region, including the Ukraine conflict, as well as the global challenges of poverty and climate change. Above all else, he insists that solutions are to be found by returning to the atmosphere of dialogue and cooperation which was so instrumental in ending the Cold War. This book represents the summation of Gorbachev’s thinking on the course that Russia has taken since 1991 and stands as a testament to one of the greatest and most influential statesmen of the twentieth century.Trade Review"This is a reminder of how vast was [Gorbachev's] achievement in allowing in the light of freedom. Where his contemporary, Nelson Mandela, was great beyond the whites' deserts in building a post-apartheid nation, Mr Gorbachev was great beyond the deserts of the Soviet Union (and perhaps even of the west, which could barely understand or trust him) in proposing a way for the despotic world to aspire to democratic governance, freely organised civil society and rule of law. That he failed, he keenly knows. Our best hope is that his ideas, in time, succeed."—Financial Times "There are not many good books on new Russia. Mikhail Gorbachev’s The New Russia is probably the best book in many years. It is packed with knowledge, analysis, and new perspective on Russia."—Washington Book Review"Compelling…An important book for understanding the shape of the world today."—Choice "He has produced a reflection full of an earnest desire that former enemies understand each other and find common ground in a febrile world. This is a reminder of how vast his achievement was in allowing in the light of freedom."—Financial Times"Even-handed and measured, the memoir places Gorbachev's concern for the Russian population, the rule of law, and the principles of democracy at the centre, offering a cautionary tale that speaks directly to contemporary issues."– Canadian Journal of HistoryTable of Contents Table of contents To my readers Preface: Perestroika and the future Trying to bury me I After Perestroika The 1990s: Defending Perestroika My last day in the Kremlin A new beginning, without presidential immunity Shock therapy The search for a scapegoat, threats The Gorbachev Foundation: its first reports December 1991: politics and morality Salvation in work Attempts to ‘destabilize’ me The ‘Trial of the CPSU’ First results of shock therapy A year after the coup My stance The slide towards social catastrophe On the brink of crisis Fateful decisions, fateful days A state of emergency is not the way to stability Defects of the new Constitution 1994 gets off to a bad start Economists advise but the government is not listening Nikita Khrushchev: lessons in courage and lessons from mistakes The Union could have been saved The economy: what now? Meetings in the regions Chechnya: a war that could have been avoided 1995: 10 years of Perestroika The intelligentsia Government and society The need for an alternative Breaking through the conspiracy of silence Letters relating to the 1996 presidential election campaign Discrediting elections The final years of the millennium The Gorbachev Foundation’s ‘First Five-Year Plan’ The elections fail to bring stability The storm breaks in 1998 How to come out of the crisis? Letters of support Raisa Gorbacheva II Whither Russia? Putin: the beginning The new president: hopes, problems, fears What is Glasnost? The heavy burden of the presidency My social-democratic choice Russia needs social democracy Issues and more issues The zero years of the 2000s? The Yukos affair A party of new bureaucrats A second presidential term: what for? A new direction, or more of the same? Full of contradictions: the first decade of the new millennium New elections Democracy in distress Operation Successor Ideas and people Saakashvili’s adventure and the West: my reaction Ordeal by global crisis Defending the credo of Perestroika Disturbing trends My eightieth birthday Russian politics in a quandary A new Era of Stagnation? The presidential ‘reshuffle’ and the Duma elections For fair elections! Society awakens A decision to tighten the screws Some letters of support in recent years The need for dialogue between the government and society III Today’s uneasy world The relevance of New Thinking Challenges of globalization The challenge of security Ban the bomb! Consequences of NATO expansion The world after 9/11 Poverty is a political problem Responding to the environmental challenge The water crisis The threat of climate change We need a new model of development Meetings in America: George Shultz and Ronald Reagan Partners should be equal The role of the United States in the world ‘America needs its own Perestroika’ The election of Obama The future of Europe Germany On a solid foundation Major figures in European politics Looking East: China Russia and Japan A Simmering Region: Egypt and Syria Russia and Ukraine History Is Not Fated Conclusion Reflections of an optimist Index
£21.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Post-Western World: How Emerging Powers Are
Book SynopsisWith the United States' superpower status rivalled by a rising China and emerging powers like India and Brazil playing a growing role in international affairs, the global balance of power is shifting. But what does this mean for the future of the international order? Will China dominate the 21st Century? Will the so-called BRICS prove to be a disruptive force in global affairs? Are we headed towards a world marked by frequent strife, or will the end of Western dominance make the world more peaceful? In this provocative new book, Oliver Stuenkel argues that our understanding of global order and predictions about its future are limited because we seek to imagine the post-Western world from a parochial Western-centric perspective. Such a view is increasingly inadequate in a world where a billions of people regard Western rule as a temporary aberration, and the rise of Asia as a return to normalcy. In reality, China and other rising powers that elude the simplistic extremes of either confronting or joining existing order are quietly building a "parallel order" which complements today's international institutions and increases rising powers' autonomy. Combining accessibility with expert sensitivity to the complexities of the global shift of power, Stuenkel's vision of a post-Western world will be core reading for students and scholars of contemporary international affairs, as well as anyone interested in the future of global politics. "A fascinating interpretation of our understanding of politics and global affairs, which demonstrates the evolving nature of power today. Oliver Stuenkel presents a compelling argument - not just about the "Rise of the Rest", but also the overlooked power and influence of the non-Western world. Highly engaging and instructive." Dr Shashi Tharoor, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs (2009-10) "Oliver Stuenkel is one of the best new voices in the field of international politics. In Post-Western World, he explores the primary challenges of the global order and critiques the parochial, Eurocentric vision which conforms to international power structures. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand what a multipolar world order would look like and how it might be effectively realized." Celso Amorim, Brazil’s Minister of External Relations (1993-5, 2003-11) and Minister of Defence (2011-15)Trade Review“A fascinating interpretation of our understanding of politics and global affairs, which demonstrates the evolving nature of power today. Oliver Stuenkel presents a compelling argument - not just about the “Rise of the Rest”, but also the overlooked power and influence of the non-Western world. Highly engaging and instructive.” Dr Shashi Tharoor, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs (2009-10) “Oliver Stuenkel is one of the best new voices in the field of international politics. In Post-Western World, he explores the primary challenges of the global order and critiques the parochial, Eurocentric vision which conforms to international power structures. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand what a multipolar world order would look like and how it might be effectively realized.” Celso Amorim, Brazil’s Minister of External Relations (1993-5, 2003-11) and Minister of Defence (2011-15)"A valuable and appreciable tool to understand the perception that the non-Western world has of itself and of the West, and, particularly, a useful guide for the West to not overestimate itself and underestimate the rest."Global Policy Journal Table of Contents1. The rise of the West and the birth of Western-centrism2. The rise of the rest, hard power and asymmetric bipolarity3. The rise of the rest and the future of soft power4: The parallel order: Finance, Trade and Investment5: The parallel order: Security, Diplomacy and Infrastructure6: Post-Western order, liberalism and the battle for privilege
£45.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd China's Future
Book SynopsisChina's future is arguably the most consequential question in global affairs. Having enjoyed unprecedented levels of growth, China is at a critical juncture in the development of its economy, society, polity, national security, and international relations. The direction the nation takes at this turning point will determine whether it stalls or continues to develop and prosper. Will China be successful in implementing a new wave of transformational reforms that could last decades and make it the world's leading superpower? Or will its leaders shy away from the drastic changes required because the regime's power is at risk? If so, will that lead to prolonged stagnation or even regime collapse? Might China move down a more liberal or even democratic path? Or will China instead emerge as a hard, authoritarian and aggressive superstate? In this new book, David Shambaugh argues that these potential pathways are all possibilities - but they depend on key decisions yet to be made by China's leaders, different pressures from within Chinese society, as well as actions taken by other nations. Assessing these scenarios and their implications, he offers a thoughtful and clear study of China's future for all those seeking to understand the country's likely trajectory over the coming decade and beyond.Trade Review"This book is full of thought-provoking, well-argued arguments that are certain to interest China watchers around the world."—South China Morning Post "David Shambaugh lays out some bold speculations about possible futures for China that will make even seasoned China hands rethink their assumptions. It is critical reading from one of our most astute observers of that country."—Francis Fukuyama, Stanford University "While it is not possible to predict China's future, it is possible to assay the contradictory forces that are propelling it forward. Bringing his years of experience and deep insight to bear, David Shambaugh has met this daunting challenge with great perception, balance and concision."—Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director, Center on US-China Relations, Asia Society "Anyone desiring to understand the debate over China's future underway among China's top leadership can do no better than Shambaugh's concise book."—John Garver, Georgia Institute of Technology "Convincing"—Foreign Affairs "This is an extremely important book that deserves a wide readership among government officials, and those in the business community with aspirations to tap into the country's huge market."—New Zealand International Review "David Shambaugh skilfully negotiates the tightrope between speculation and quantitative evidence and, in doing so, offers a valuable insight into the social contexts at play in postulating the probable future pathways that China may pursue"—Europe-Asia StudiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface 1. Pathways to China's Future 2. China's Economy 3. China's Society 4. China's Polity 5. China's Future & the World Index
£37.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd China's Future
Book SynopsisChina's future is arguably the most consequential question in global affairs. Having enjoyed unprecedented levels of growth, China is at a critical juncture in the development of its economy, society, polity, national security, and international relations. The direction the nation takes at this turning point will determine whether it stalls or continues to develop and prosper. Will China be successful in implementing a new wave of transformational reforms that could last decades and make it the world's leading superpower? Or will its leaders shy away from the drastic changes required because the regime's power is at risk? If so, will that lead to prolonged stagnation or even regime collapse? Might China move down a more liberal or even democratic path? Or will China instead emerge as a hard, authoritarian and aggressive superstate? In this new book, David Shambaugh argues that these potential pathways are all possibilities - but they depend on key decisions yet to be made by China's leaders, different pressures from within Chinese society, as well as actions taken by other nations. Assessing these scenarios and their implications, he offers a thoughtful and clear study of China's future for all those seeking to understand the country's likely trajectory over the coming decade and beyond.Trade Review"This book is full of thought-provoking, well-argued arguments that are certain to interest China watchers around the world."—South China Morning Post "David Shambaugh lays out some bold speculations about possible futures for China that will make even seasoned China hands rethink their assumptions. It is critical reading from one of our most astute observers of that country."—Francis Fukuyama, Stanford University "While it is not possible to predict China's future, it is possible to assay the contradictory forces that are propelling it forward. Bringing his years of experience and deep insight to bear, David Shambaugh has met this daunting challenge with great perception, balance and concision."—Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director, Center on US-China Relations, Asia Society "Anyone desiring to understand the debate over China's future underway among China's top leadership can do no better than Shambaugh's concise book."—John Garver, Georgia Institute of Technology "Convincing"—Foreign Affairs "This is an extremely important book that deserves a wide readership among government officials, and those in the business community with aspirations to tap into the country's huge market."—New Zealand International Review "David Shambaugh skilfully negotiates the tightrope between speculation and quantitative evidence and, in doing so, offers a valuable insight into the social contexts at play in postulating the probable future pathways that China may pursue"—Europe-Asia StudiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface 1. Pathways to China's Future 2. China's Economy 3. China's Society 4. China's Polity 5. China's Future & the World Index
£13.49
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Humanitarian Intervention
Book SynopsisA singular development in the post-Cold War era is the use of military force to protect human beings. From Rwanda to Kosovo, Sierra Leone to East Timor, and Libya to Côte d�Ivoire, soldiers have rescued civilians in some of the world's most notorious war zones. But what about Syria? Why have we observed the Syrian slaughter and done nothing? Is humanitarian intervention in crisis? Is the so-called responsibility to protect dead or alive? In this fully revised and expanded third edition of his highly accessible and popular text, Thomas Weiss explores these compelling questions. Drawing on a wide range of case studies and providing a persuasive overview of the theory and practice of humanitarian intervention in the modern world, he examines its political, ethical, legal, strategic, economic, and operational dimensions to highlight key debates and controversies. Neither celebratory nor complacent, his analysis is an engaging exploration of the current quandaries and future challenges for robust international humanitarian action in the twenty-first century.Table of Contents About the Author Foreword to the Second Edition by Gareth Evans Preface and Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction 1 Conceptual Building Blocks 2 “Humanitarian” Interventions: Thumbnail Sketches 3 New Wars and New Humanitarianisms 4 New Thinking: The Responsibility to Protect 5 So What? Moving from Rhetoric to Reality Notes Selected Readings Index
£49.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Humanitarian Intervention
Book SynopsisA singular development in the post-Cold War era is the use of military force to protect human beings. From Rwanda to Kosovo, Sierra Leone to East Timor, and Libya to Côte d�Ivoire, soldiers have rescued civilians in some of the world's most notorious war zones. But what about Syria? Why have we observed the Syrian slaughter and done nothing? Is humanitarian intervention in crisis? Is the so-called responsibility to protect dead or alive? In this fully revised and expanded third edition of his highly accessible and popular text, Thomas Weiss explores these compelling questions. Drawing on a wide range of case studies and providing a persuasive overview of the theory and practice of humanitarian intervention in the modern world, he examines its political, ethical, legal, strategic, economic, and operational dimensions to highlight key debates and controversies. Neither celebratory nor complacent, his analysis is an engaging exploration of the current quandaries and future challenges for robust international humanitarian action in the twenty-first century.Table of Contents About the Author Foreword to the Second Edition by Gareth Evans Preface and Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction 1 Conceptual Building Blocks 2 “Humanitarian” Interventions: Thumbnail Sketches 3 New Wars and New Humanitarianisms 4 New Thinking: The Responsibility to Protect 5 So What? Moving from Rhetoric to Reality Notes Selected Readings Index
£19.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Politics and Time
Book SynopsisCatastrophic events like the bombing of Hiroshima, Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans, and drone strikes periodically achieve renewed political significance as subsequent developments summon them back to public awareness. But why and how do different conceptions of time inform and challenge these key events and the narratives they create?In this book, Michael J. Shapiro provides an approach to politics and time that unsettles official collective histories by introducing analyses of lived experience articulated in cinematic, televisual, musical, and literary genres. His investigation is framed by questions of our responsibility to acknowledge those victims of violence and catastrophe who have failed to rise above the threshold of public recognition. Ultimately, by focusing on time as an active force shaping our conception of political life, we can deepen our understanding of complex political dynamics and improve the theories and methods we rely on to interpret them.This bold and original book will be of interest to students and scholars of political theory, cultural studies and cinema studies looking for a new perspective on the temporal aspects of political life.Trade Review“Dashiell Hammett once said we must remember that the events we grow tired of hearing about are real to those who are their subjects. In this excellent book, Michael Shapiro stops us being tired, shows how we can continue to pay attention, and why it matters.”Keith Tester, LaTrobe University “Indefatigable in his pursuit of the lived experience of time, Shapiro’s symphony of a text engages cinema, literature, music, and art to take us to the heart of political life. Reckoning with the competing temporalities of contemporary life is crucial to understanding the political stakes at hand: Michael Shapiro’s work is indispensable for the task.”Caroline Holmqvist, Université libre de BruxellesTable of ContentsChapter 1: Critical Temporalities: Thinking the EventChapter 2: Hiroshima TemporalitiesChapter 3: Hurricane Katrina’s Bio-TemporalitiesChapter 4: Keeping Time: The Rhythms of Work and the Arts of ResistanceChapter 5: “Fictions of Time” : Necro-Biographies
£49.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Politics and Time
Book SynopsisCatastrophic events like the bombing of Hiroshima, Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans, and drone strikes periodically achieve renewed political significance as subsequent developments summon them back to public awareness. But why and how do different conceptions of time inform and challenge these key events and the narratives they create?In this book, Michael J. Shapiro provides an approach to politics and time that unsettles official collective histories by introducing analyses of lived experience articulated in cinematic, televisual, musical, and literary genres. His investigation is framed by questions of our responsibility to acknowledge those victims of violence and catastrophe who have failed to rise above the threshold of public recognition. Ultimately, by focusing on time as an active force shaping our conception of political life, we can deepen our understanding of complex political dynamics and improve the theories and methods we rely on to interpret them.This bold and original book will be of interest to students and scholars of political theory, cultural studies and cinema studies looking for a new perspective on the temporal aspects of political life.Trade Review“Dashiell Hammett once said we must remember that the events we grow tired of hearing about are real to those who are their subjects. In this excellent book, Michael Shapiro stops us being tired, shows how we can continue to pay attention, and why it matters.”Keith Tester, LaTrobe University “Indefatigable in his pursuit of the lived experience of time, Shapiro’s symphony of a text engages cinema, literature, music, and art to take us to the heart of political life. Reckoning with the competing temporalities of contemporary life is crucial to understanding the political stakes at hand: Michael Shapiro’s work is indispensable for the task.”Caroline Holmqvist, Université libre de BruxellesTable of Contents Preface and Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Critical Temporalities: Thinking the Event Chapter 2: Hiroshima Temporalities Chapter 3:Hurricane Katrina Bio-Temporalities Chapter 4: Keeping Time: The Rhythms of Work and the Arts of Resistance Chapter 5:“Fictions of Time”: Necro-Biographies Afterword
£16.14
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Plural International Relations in a Divided World
Book SynopsisThe world is troubled and full of misunderstandings. It seems a new world order of fundamentalist violence and meaningless atrocity is upon us, whilst civilised instruments for cooperation and compromise are becoming increasingly ineffective. In this timely book, Stephen Chan explores the historical and philosophical roots of difference and discord in the international system. He begins with the introduction of the Westphalian system, showing how, throughout the 20th century, new states - from the Middle East, Asia and Africa - entered that system with reservations, preconditions, and great efforts to introduce new forms of concerts and congresses but without seriously challenging the international status-quo. By contrast, the 21st century has brought turmoil and change in the form of militant Islam - be it the Taleban, Al Qaeda, or ISIS - whose varied roots and fluid emergence have so far prevented the West from being able to understand and combat it. Developing Kissinger's suspicion of Saudi Arabia as an Islamic state in Westphalian dress, Chan argues that what is at stake today is not the development of a new Caliphate or an old radicalism - but the effort to supplant and replace the Westphalian system itself. This is the complex and challenging reality to which a truly modern and persuasively relevant plural international relations must now adapt. Whether it can do so remains to be seen.Trade Review"This book is vintage Chan. In characteristically brisk and accessible style, it offers, among many things, a new way of thinking about difference at play in international relations and in International Relations. I especially like Chan's consideration of a question that concerns many: is the Daesh/ISIS difference a threat to the state system as we understand it? (Hint: probably not.)" - Christine Sylvester, University of Connecticut and Gothenburg University, Sweden (affiliate) "Stephen Chan is a rare voice of originality in the study of international relations. He also writes well, a relatively unusual trait in a subject befogged by jargon. Chan cuts through the thickets to make a clear and impassioned plea for more openness and intellectual honesty in the subject. In the process he tells a rattling good yarn, with marvelous character portraits, momentous events and synthesis of very difficult ideas, all in clear language. I can only applaud him for it." - Andrew Williams, University of St. Andrews, UKTable of ContentsPreface Part I Chapter One WESTPHALIA AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THEORY Chapter Two THE SYSTEM UNDER STRAIN: NEW WORLD VISIONS EMERGE Chapter Three REGIONAL SEARCHES FOR THOUGHTFUL VALUE Chapter Four VIOLENCE, MEMORIES OF VIOLENCE, AND EFFORTS AT SOLIDARITY AND UNION Part II Chapter Five THE REVENGE OF THE POST-SECULAR Chapter Six NEW WARS, NEW STATES, AND NEW STATES OF OLD THOUGHT Chapter Seven WILL THE FOUNDATIONS STAND? Part III Chapter Eight THE END OF UNIVERSALISM: TOWARDS A SETTLEMENT OF WORLDLY CONDITIONALITY
£49.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Plural International Relations in a Divided World
Book SynopsisThe world is troubled and full of misunderstandings. It seems a new world order of fundamentalist violence and meaningless atrocity is upon us, whilst civilised instruments for cooperation and compromise are becoming increasingly ineffective. In this timely book, Stephen Chan explores the historical and philosophical roots of difference and discord in the international system. He begins with the introduction of the Westphalian system, showing how, throughout the 20th century, new states - from the Middle East, Asia and Africa - entered that system with reservations, preconditions, and great efforts to introduce new forms of concerts and congresses but without seriously challenging the international status-quo. By contrast, the 21st century has brought turmoil and change in the form of militant Islam - be it the Taleban, Al Qaeda, or ISIS - whose varied roots and fluid emergence have so far prevented the West from being able to understand and combat it. Developing Kissinger's suspicion of Saudi Arabia as an Islamic state in Westphalian dress, Chan argues that what is at stake today is not the development of a new Caliphate or an old radicalism - but the effort to supplant and replace the Westphalian system itself. This is the complex and challenging reality to which a truly modern and persuasively relevant plural international relations must now adapt. Whether it can do so remains to be seen.Trade Review"This book is vintage Chan. In characteristically brisk and accessible style, it offers, among many things, a new way of thinking about difference at play in international relations and in International Relations. I especially like Chan's consideration of a question that concerns many: is the Daesh/ISIS difference a threat to the state system as we understand it? (Hint: probably not.)" Christine Sylvester, University of Connecticut and Gothenburg University, Sweden (affiliate) "Stephen Chan is a rare voice of originality in the study of international relations. He also writes well, a relatively unusual trait in a subject befogged by jargon. Chan cuts through the thickets to make a clear and impassioned plea for more openness and intellectual honesty in the subject. In the process he tells a rattling good yarn, with marvelous character portraits, momentous events and synthesis of very difficult ideas, all in clear language. I can only applaud him for it." Andrew Williams, University of St. Andrews, UKTable of ContentsPreface Part I Chapter One WESTPHALIA AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THEORY Chapter Two THE SYSTEM UNDER STRAIN: NEW WORLD VISIONS EMERGE Chapter Three REGIONAL SEARCHES FOR THOUGHTFUL VALUE Chapter Four VIOLENCE, MEMORIES OF VIOLENCE, AND EFFORTS AT SOLIDARITY AND UNION Part II Chapter Five THE REVENGE OF THE POST-SECULAR Chapter Six NEW WARS, NEW STATES, AND NEW STATES OF OLD THOUGHT Chapter Seven WILL THE FOUNDATIONS STAND? Part III Chapter Eight THE END OF UNIVERSALISM: TOWARDS A SETTLEMENT OF WORLDLY CONDITIONALITY
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Global Security Cultures
Book SynopsisWhy do politicians think that war is the answer to terror when military intervention in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Mali, Somalia and elsewhere has made things worse? Why do some conflicts never end? And how is it that practices like beheadings, extra-judicial killings, the bombing of hospitals and schools and sexual slavery are becoming increasingly common? In this book, renowned scholar of war and human security Mary Kaldor introduces the concept of global security cultures in order to explain why we get stuck in particular pathways to security. A global security culture, she explains, involves different combinations of ideas, narratives, rules, people, tools, practices and infrastructure embedded in a specific form of political authority, a set of power relations, that come together to address or engage in large-scale violence. In contrast to the Cold War period, when there was one dominant culture based on military forces and nation-states, nowadays there are competing global security cultures. Defining four main types - geo-politics, new wars, the liberal peace, and the war on terror she investigates how we might identify contradictions, dilemmas and experiments in contemporary security cultures that might ultimately open up new pathways to rescue and safeguard civility in the future.Trade Review"At a time of growing impunity by warring parties, and diminishing power of peace makers, Kaldor's new book provides an essential and urgent analysis of why wars drag on, and why the world fails, time and again, to care for those in desperate need."—Lyse Doucet, BBC Chief International Correspondent "A major contribution to our understanding of the contemporary security landscape."—Saskia Sassen, Columbia University and author of Expulsions "This book is a fascinating and thought-provoking assessment of the state of contemporary global security and, crucially, the cultural practices underpinning it, by one of its most perceptive scholars."—Andrew Mumford, University of NottinghamTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Security Cultures Chapter 3 Geo-Politics Chapter 4 New Wars Chapter 5 Liberal Peace Chapter 6 War on Terror Chapter 7 Geographies Chapter 8 Conclusion
£45.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Should We Fear Russia?
Book SynopsisSince the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, there has been much talk of a new Cold War between the West and Russia. Under Putin’s authoritarian leadership, Moscow is widely seen as volatile, belligerent and bent on using military force to get its way. In this incisive analysis, top Russian foreign and security policy analyst Dmitri Trenin explains why the Cold War analogy is misleading. Relations between the West and Russia are certainly bad and dangerous but - he argues - they are bad and dangerous in new ways; crucial differences which make the current rivalry between Russia, the EU and the US all the more fluid and unpredictable. Unpacking the dynamics of this increasingly strained relationship, Trenin makes a compelling case for handling Russia with pragmatism and care rather than simply giving into fear.Trade Review"No one is a wiser, more sophisticated, more subtle or more balanced student of Russian foreign-policy then Dmitri Trenin. No one, anywhere. So, should the West fear Russia? His answer is, yes, but for reasons that are different and vastly more complex than the reasons driving the discourse in the West. US and European leaders will not get their policy toward Russia right, until they come to terms with the arguments in this book." Robert Legvold, Columbia University and author of Return to Cold War"Trenin's book is notable for its brevity, clarity, and sobriety. He positions himself as a therapeutic go-between, attempting to calm the West's fears and temper its knee-jerk Russophobia." Book Forum“This rich and exceedingly well-written book considers whether the impasse in relations between Russia and the West is due to Putin's ‘Realpolitik,’ or whether it reflects Putin's lack of realism about Russia's true national interests. With Trenin we are in good hands. His lively analysis rewards its audience with a stimulating reading and learning experience.” Jack Snyder, Columbia University “Dmitri Trenin is one of the most lucid analysts of Russia writing today. In this short but rich volume, he traces the recent history of misguided policy and conflicts of interest that have produced the current sharp deterioration in relations between Russia and the West. A "new normal" has emerged, he argues. It is not a second Cold War but a period of new challenges and opportunities, in which seeing Russia clearly is critical to peace and security. To that end, there is no better place to start than this present essay.” Thomas Graham, Managing Director, Kissinger Associates; former Senior Director for Russia on the US National Security Council staff "Dmitri Trenin offers a balanced and thoughtful analysis of the ambitions, anxieties, and interests that have shaped Russian policy toward the West since the end of the Cold War. It is a welcome antidote to the one-dimensional views of Russia and President Putin that prevail in Western commentary." Henry Kissinger “Dmitri Trenin makes a clear and compelling case that Russia’s Realpolitik may become more realistic, and argues that the West should fear Russia’s weakness more than its strength. Trenin’s voice of reason makes an important and hopeful contribution to the current policy debate.” Joseph S. Nye, Jr. , Harvard University, and author of Is the American Century Over? "There are times when the right book comes by at the right time, giving exactly the kind of insight or boost you need. This is that time, although I wish it wasn’t. Should We Fear Russia? by Dmitri Trenin is more than apropo for our time… A copy of this should be sent to every member of Congress, especially those on the Foreign Affairs Committee." Blog Critics
£38.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Will China Dominate the 21st Century?
Book SynopsisChina's spectacular growth and expanding global role have led to visions of the 21st century being dominated by the last major state on earth ruled by a Communist Party. In this new edition of his widely acclaimed book, renowned China expert Jonathan Fenby shows why such assumptions are wrong. He presents an analysis of China under Xi Jinping which explores the highly significant political, economic, social and international challenges it faces, each involving structural difficulties that will put the system under strain. Based on the author's extensive knowledge of contemporary China and his close analysis of Xi's leadership, this incisive book offers a pragmatic view of where the country is heading at a time when its future is too important an issue for wishful theorizing.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION"An excellent, current guide to the challenges and dangers ahead for modern China."—Robert B. Zoellick, Former President of the World Bank Group, U.S. Trade Representative & U.S. Deputy Secretary of State PRAISE FOR THE SECOND EDITION "Fenby's new edition penetratingly punctures the myth that China is on the verge of becoming a major world power – to the contrary, the author identifies a plethora of factors that holds China back in its quest for greatness. His sobering analysis is not pessimistic, it is realistic. All analysts – from scholars to investment fund managers to government officials – would do well to carefully read this book." —David Shambaugh, The George Washington University and author of China's Future "A concise, eloquent and hard-hitting corrective to claims about China's coming world dominance by one of the country's most astute observers." —Frank Dikötter, University of Hong KongTable of Contents1- The China Dream 2- The Price of Politics 3- The Middle Development Trap 4- The Why Questions 5- China Will Not Dominate the 21st Century Further Reading Notes
£38.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Will China Dominate the 21st Century?
Book SynopsisChina's spectacular growth and expanding global role have led to visions of the 21st century being dominated by the last major state on earth ruled by a Communist Party. In this new edition of his widely acclaimed book, renowned China expert Jonathan Fenby shows why such assumptions are wrong. He presents an analysis of China under Xi Jinping which explores the highly significant political, economic, social and international challenges it faces, each involving structural difficulties that will put the system under strain. Based on the author's extensive knowledge of contemporary China and his close analysis of Xi's leadership, this incisive book offers a pragmatic view of where the country is heading at a time when its future is too important an issue for wishful theorizing.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION"An excellent, current guide to the challenges and dangers ahead for modern China."—Robert B. Zoellick, Former President of the World Bank Group, U.S. Trade Representative & U.S. Deputy Secretary of State PRAISE FOR THE SECOND EDITION "Fenby's new edition penetratingly punctures the myth that China is on the verge of becoming a major world power – to the contrary, the author identifies a plethora of factors that holds China back in its quest for greatness. His sobering analysis is not pessimistic, it is realistic. All analysts – from scholars to investment fund managers to government officials – would do well to carefully read this book." —David Shambaugh, The George Washington University and author of China's Future "A concise, eloquent and hard-hitting corrective to claims about China's coming world dominance by one of the country's most astute observers." —Frank Dikötter, University of Hong KongTable of Contents1- The China Dream 2- The Price of Politics 3- The Middle Development Trap 4- The Why Questions 5- China Will Not Dominate the 21st Century Further Reading Notes
£14.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The World After GDP: Politics, Business and
Book SynopsisGDP is much more than a simple statistic. It has become the overarching benchmark of success and a powerful ordering principle at the heart of the global economy. But the convergence of major economic, social and environmental crises has exposed the flaws of our economic system which values GDP above all else as a measure of prosperity and growth. In this provocative and inspiring new book, political economist Lorenzo Fioramonti sets out his vision of a world after GDP. Focusing on pioneering research on alternative metrics of progress, governance innovation and institutional change, he makes a compelling case for the profound and positive transformations that could be achieved through a post-GDP system of development. From a new role for small business, households and civil society to a radical evolution of democracy and international relations, Fioramonti sets out a combination of top-down reforms and bottom-up pressures whose impact, he argues, would be unprecedented, making it possible to build a more equitable, sustainable and happy society.Trade Review"Fioramonti's critique of the limitations of GDP is extremely well constructed, highly appropriate and relevant."—Colin Crouch, University of Warwick, UK "What governments don't track today is often far more important than what they do because what we measure changes how we behave – and how we think. And changing what we think is essential if we are to build a more sustainable economic system. Read this fascinating and well-written book – and change the way you think!"—Graeme Maxton, Secretary General of the Club of Rome and bestselling author of The End of Progress "An original, comprehensive and compelling analysis of the problems with GDP and how to make the world better without it."—Robert Costanza, Australian National University and editor-in-chief of Solutions "A well-written and persuasive analysis of how to change the world by moving beyond the current narrow focus on GDP."—Herman Daly, founder of Ecological Economics and Emeritus Professor, University of Maryland "comprehensive, passionate and detailed overview" —Edoardo Campanella, International AffairsTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Figures and Tables Introduction Chapter 1 The making of a post-GDP world Chapter 2 The rise and fall of the GDP ideology Chapter 3 Post-GDP economy Chapter 4 Post-GDP politics Chapter 5 Post-GDP world Conclusion References
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Oil
Book SynopsisOil pulses through our daily lives. It is the plastic we touch, the food we eat, and the way we move. Oil politics in the twentieth century was about the management of abundance, state power, and market growth. The legacy of this age of plenty includes declining conventional oil reserves, volatile prices, climate change, and enduring poverty in many oil-rich countries. The politics of oil are now at a turning point, and its future will not be like its past. In this in-depth primer to one of the world’s most significant industries, authors Gavin Bridge and Philippe Le Billon take a fresh look at the contemporary political economy of oil. Going beyond simple assertions of peak oil and an oil curse, they point to an industry reordered by global shifts in demand toward Asia, growing reliance on unconventional reserves, international commitments to reduce carbon emissions, a growing campaign for fossil fuel divestment, and violent political struggles in many producer states. As a new geopolitics of oil emerges, the need for effective global oil governance becomes imperative. Highlighting the growing influence of civil society and attentive to the efforts of firms and states to craft new institutions, this fully updated second edition identifies the challenges and opportunities to curtail price volatility, curb demand and the growth of dirty oil, decarbonize energy systems, and improve governance in oil-producing countries.Trade Review“The new edition of Oil is the best available guide to the new geopolitics of hydrocarbons.”Michael Ross, University of California Los Angeles “This trenchant analysis shows how intimately intertwined oil has become with everyday life and offers compelling reasons why things need to change. Essential reading for anyone wishing to learn more about one of society’s favorite fossil fuels.”Benjamin Sovacool, University of SussexTable of ContentsList of Figures, Tables, and Boxes Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Nature of a Political Resource 2. Capturing Oil 3. Marketing Oil 4. Living With Oil 5. Securing Oil 6. Developing Through Oil7. Governing Oil 8. Better and Beyond: The Future of Oil Notes Selected Readings Index
£54.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Responsibility to Protect: From Promise to
Book SynopsisIn 2005, the international community made a landmark commitment to prevent mass atrocities by unanimously adopting the UN’s “Responsibility to Protect” (R2P) principle. As often as not, however, R2P has failed to translate into decisive action. Why does this gap persist between the world’s normative pledges to R2P and its ability to make it a daily lived reality? In this new book, leading global authorities on humanitarian protection Alex Bellamy and Edward Luck offer a probing and in-depth response to this fundamental question, calling for a more comprehensive approach to the practice of R2P – one that moves beyond states and the UN to include the full range of actors that play a role in protecting vulnerable populations. Drawing on cases from the Middle East to sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, they examine the forces and conditions that produce atrocity crimes and the challenge of responding to them quickly and effectively. Ultimately, they advocate both for emergency policies to temporarily stop carnage and for policies leading to sustainable change within societies and governments. Only by introducing these additional elements to the R2P toolkit will the failures associated with humanitarian crises like Syria and Libya become a thing of the past.Trade Review“This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to curb atrocity crimes. Getting beyond endless debates about theory, the authors draw innovative lessons from a decade of international and national practice in implementing ‘the Responsibility to Protect.’ This was one of my chief priorities as Secretary-General, and Professor Luck, as my Special Adviser, was the architect of my three-pillar strategy for prevention and protection. I know that there is nothing easy about trying to protect populations and prevent atrocity crimes, but I also know from experience that it can and must be done. With vivid prose and the keen insight of practitioners, Professors Bellamy and Luck tell us how. Every official, advocate, humanitarian, analyst, scholar, and student should read this timely and masterly account. It points the way to a more secure and humane future.”H. E. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, 2007‒2016 “The deceptively simple goal of R2P – preventing mass atrocity crimes – belies huge complexity…Luckily there is a great new book out by Alex Bellamy and Edward Luck which, ambitiously, addresses all of these challenges…it is essential reading for anyone interested in the implementation of R2P.”Jess Gifkins, University of Manchester “This excellent book will, I am sure, become the defining work in our area.”Simon Adams, Executive Director of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, New York "impressive"International AffairsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. R2P as Principle and Policy 2. R2P in World Politics 3. Unexpected Challenges and Opportunities 4. In Search of the International Community 5. The Domestic Dimensions 6. The Challenge of Prevention 7. Making a Difference: Lessons from Experience Conclusion
£49.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Responsibility to Protect: From Promise to
Book SynopsisIn 2005, the international community made a landmark commitment to prevent mass atrocities by unanimously adopting the UN’s “Responsibility to Protect” (R2P) principle. As often as not, however, R2P has failed to translate into decisive action. Why does this gap persist between the world’s normative pledges to R2P and its ability to make it a daily lived reality? In this new book, leading global authorities on humanitarian protection Alex Bellamy and Edward Luck offer a probing and in-depth response to this fundamental question, calling for a more comprehensive approach to the practice of R2P – one that moves beyond states and the UN to include the full range of actors that play a role in protecting vulnerable populations. Drawing on cases from the Middle East to sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, they examine the forces and conditions that produce atrocity crimes and the challenge of responding to them quickly and effectively. Ultimately, they advocate both for emergency policies to temporarily stop carnage and for policies leading to sustainable change within societies and governments. Only by introducing these additional elements to the R2P toolkit will the failures associated with humanitarian crises like Syria and Libya become a thing of the past.Trade Review“This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to curb atrocity crimes. Getting beyond endless debates about theory, the authors draw innovative lessons from a decade of international and national practice in implementing ‘the Responsibility to Protect.’ This was one of my chief priorities as Secretary-General, and Professor Luck, as my Special Adviser, was the architect of my three-pillar strategy for prevention and protection. I know that there is nothing easy about trying to protect populations and prevent atrocity crimes, but I also know from experience that it can and must be done. With vivid prose and the keen insight of practitioners, Professors Bellamy and Luck tell us how. Every official, advocate, humanitarian, analyst, scholar, and student should read this timely and masterly account. It points the way to a more secure and humane future.”H. E. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, 2007‒2016 “The deceptively simple goal of R2P – preventing mass atrocity crimes – belies huge complexity…Luckily there is a great new book out by Alex Bellamy and Edward Luck which, ambitiously, addresses all of these challenges…it is essential reading for anyone interested in the implementation of R2P.”Jess Gifkins, University of Manchester “This excellent book will, I am sure, become the defining work in our area.”Simon Adams, Executive Director of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, New York "impressive"International AffairsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. R2P as Principle and Policy 2. R2P in World Politics 3. Unexpected Challenges and Opportunities 4. In Search of the International Community 5. The Domestic Dimensions 6. The Challenge of Prevention 7. Making a Difference: Lessons from Experience Conclusion
£17.09
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Struggle for Development
Book Synopsis The world economy is expanding rapidly despite chronic economic crises. Yet the majority of the world's population live in poverty. Why are wealth and poverty two sides of the coin of capitalist development? What can be done to overcome this destructive dynamic? In this hard-hitting analysis Benjamin Selwyn shows how capitalism generates widespread poverty, gender discrimination and environmental destruction. He debunks the World Bank's dollar-a-day methodology for calculating poverty, arguing that the proliferation of global supply chains is based on the labour of impoverished women workers and environmental ruin. Development theories – from neoliberal to statist and Marxist – are revealed as justifying and promoting labouring class exploitation despite their pro-poor rhetoric. Selwyn also offers an alternative in the form of labour-led development, which shows how collective actions by labouring classes – whether South African shack-dwellers and miners, East Asian and Indian Industrial workers, or Latin American landless labourers and unemployed workers – can and do generate new forms of human development. This labour-led struggle for development can empower even the poorest nations to overcome many of the obstacles that block their way to more prosperous and equitable lives.Trade Review"The Struggle for Development is a compelling inversion of development from the perspective of labour relations and struggles. Combining parsimony with verve, Ben Selwyn offers a didactic account of global labour conditions, movements and future possibilities, laying out a comprehensive alternative development agenda." Philip McMichael, Cornell University "In this trenchant analysis, Selwyn goes beyond a critique of the existing patterns of global accumulation and the poverty chains they generate to provide an optimistic argument of how labour struggles can generate genuinely democratic development. This is an important contribution re-envisioning social and economic progress for our times." Jayati Ghosh, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New DelhiTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements 1 The Big Lie 2 Capitalism and Poverty 3 Poverty Chains and the World Economy 4 Deepening Exploitation: Capital-Centred Development 5 Resisting Exploitation: Labour-Led Development 6 Beyond Exploitation: Democratic Development Bibliography
£45.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Struggle for Development
Book Synopsis The world economy is expanding rapidly despite chronic economic crises. Yet the majority of the world's population live in poverty. Why are wealth and poverty two sides of the coin of capitalist development? What can be done to overcome this destructive dynamic? In this hard-hitting analysis Benjamin Selwyn shows how capitalism generates widespread poverty, gender discrimination and environmental destruction. He debunks the World Bank's dollar-a-day methodology for calculating poverty, arguing that the proliferation of global supply chains is based on the labour of impoverished women workers and environmental ruin. Development theories – from neoliberal to statist and Marxist – are revealed as justifying and promoting labouring class exploitation despite their pro-poor rhetoric. Selwyn also offers an alternative in the form of labour-led development, which shows how collective actions by labouring classes – whether South African shack-dwellers and miners, East Asian and Indian Industrial workers, or Latin American landless labourers and unemployed workers – can and do generate new forms of human development. This labour-led struggle for development can empower even the poorest nations to overcome many of the obstacles that block their way to more prosperous and equitable lives.Trade Review"The Struggle for Development is a compelling inversion of development from the perspective of labour relations and struggles. Combining parsimony with verve, Ben Selwyn offers a didactic account of global labour conditions, movements and future possibilities, laying out a comprehensive alternative development agenda." Philip McMichael, Cornell University "In this trenchant analysis, Selwyn goes beyond a critique of the existing patterns of global accumulation and the poverty chains they generate to provide an optimistic argument of how labour struggles can generate genuinely democratic development. This is an important contribution re-envisioning social and economic progress for our times." Jayati Ghosh, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New DelhiTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements 1 The Big Lie 2 Capitalism and Poverty 3 Poverty Chains and the World Economy 4 Deepening Exploitation: Capital-Centred Development 5 Resisting Exploitation: Labour-Led Development 6 Beyond Exploitation: Democratic Development Bibliography
£15.19
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Cocoa
Book SynopsisChocolate has long been a favorite indulgence. But behind every chocolate bar we unwrap, there is a world of power struggles and political maneuvering over its most important ingredient: cocoa. In this incisive book, Kristy Leissle reveals how cocoa, which brings pleasure and wealth to relatively few, depends upon an extensive global trade system that exploits the labor of five million growers, as well as countless other workers and vulnerable groups. The reality of this dramatic inequity, she explains, is often masked by the social, cultural, emotional, and economic values humans have placed upon cocoa from its earliest cultivation in Mesoamerica to the present day. Tracing the cocoa value chain from farms in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, through to chocolate factories in Europe and North America, Leissle shows how cocoa has been used as a political tool to wield power over others. Cocoa's politicization is not, however, limitless: it happens within botanical parameters set by the crop itself, and the material reality of its transport, storage, and manufacture into chocolate. As calls for justice in the industry have grown louder, Leissle reveals the possibilities for and constraints upon realizing a truly sustainable and fulfilling livelihood for cocoa growers, and for keeping the world full of chocolate.Trade Review"In this fascinating analysis, Kristy Leissle explores the rich history of the global cocoa sector and the changing dynamics of the chocolate confectionery industry. It will be an essential resource for anyone wanting to promote a more sustainable future for cocoa."—Stephanie Barrientos, University of Manchester "Kristy Leissle's book offers an insightful critique of power relations in the world of cocoa. Addressing issues that are often not known or misunderstood in the public arena, this clear and compelling text is a must-read for students, scholars and activists."—Amanda Berlan, De Montfort University "A concise analysis of the inequalities that pervade an industry of 5m growers, spread across the tropics."—Financial Times "You will never look at chocolate in the same way again."—GeographicalTable of ContentsContents Abbreviations Figures and Tables Acknowledgments 1 Introduction 2 World Cocoa Map 3 Stages of Sweet 4 Power in the Market 5 Economics on the Ground 6 Trade Justice 7 Governing Quality 8 Sustainable Futures Notes Selected Readings Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd In Defense of Universal Human Rights
Book SynopsisShould African and Muslim-majority countries be obliged to protect LGBT rights, or do such rights violate their cultures? Should Western-based corporations be held liable if their security guards injure union activists in another part of the world, or should such decisions be settled under local or domestic law? In this book, renowned human rights scholar Rhoda E. Howard-Hassmann vigorously defends the universality of human rights, arguing that the entire range of rights is necessary for all individuals everywhere, regardless of sex, color, ethnicity, sexuality, religion or social class. Howard-Hassmann grounds her defense of universality in her conception of human dignity, which she maintains must include personal autonomy, equality, respect, recognition, and material security. Only social democracies, she contends, can be considered fully rights-protective states. Taking issue with scholars who argue that human rights are “Western” quasi-imperialist impositions on states in the global South, and risk undermining community and social obligation, Howard-Hassmann explains how human rights support communities and can only be preserved if states and individuals observe their duties to protect them.Trade Review“Bold yet carefully reasoned, this book reflects Rhoda Howard-Hassmann’s deep commitment to human rights as a bulwark of protection and emancipation. Deeply important and timely.”Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut “In this eminently readable and engaging book, Rhoda Howard-Hassmann provides a serious consideration of the universality of human rights. It will make a very useful contribution to university classes as each chapter can be used to drill down into the particular topic it discusses, while the entire book can be read as a single argument.”Ari Kohen, University of NebraskaTable of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. Universal Human Rights Chapter 2: Critical Perspectives on Human Rights Chapter 3: How Rights-Protective Societies Develop Chapter 4: Civil and Political Rights Chapter 5: Culture and Community Chapter 6: Economic and Social Human Rights Chapter 7: Collective Human Rights Chapter 8: Western (Ir)responsibility for Human Rights in the Global South
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd State of Emergency: Travels in a Troubled World
Book SynopsisThis book ventures into the world beyond Lampedusa: the crisis belt that stretches from Kashmir across Pakistan and Afghanistan to the Arab world and beyond, to the borders and coasts of Europe. Celebrated author Navid Kermani reports from a region which is our immediate neighbour, despite all too often being depicted as remote and distant from our daily concerns. Kermani has visited the places where no CNN transmitter truck is parked and yet smouldering fires threaten world peace. In his widely praised, wonderfully agile and careful prose, he reports on NATO's war in Afghanistan and the underside of globalization in India, on the civil war in Syria and the struggle of Shiites and Kurds against the 'Islamic State' in Iraq. He was the only Western reporter present at the suppression of the mass protests in Tehran, travelled with Sufis through Pakistan, talked with Grand Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf, and observed the disastrous Mediterranean refugee route in Lampedusa. Kermani's gripping reports allow us to understand a world in turmoil, to share the suspense and the suffering of the people in it. As if by magic, he brings individual lives and situations to life so vividly that complex and seemingly distant problems of world politics suddenly appear crystal clear. Our world too lies beyond Lampedusa.Trade Review"Those who want to see the day-to-day lives of human beings in the crisis regions of the Middle East - lives that don't make the news - should read Navid Kermani's sensitive reporting. Reports you won't soon forget."—Deutschland-Radio "Kermani's well-researched and sensitive book reveals how violence is born. It also reminds us that far away victims and perpetrators have one thing in common: they're human beings, just like us."—Süddeutsche Zeitung "Intense, colourful, emotional, subjective."—Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung "Among the most thoughtful intellectual voices in Germany today."—The New York Review of Books "After reading this book, one puts it down glad to have been both touched and taught"—Neue Zürcher Zeitung am Sonntag "Kermani's style is nuanced and kindly, poetic and philosophical, he zooms in and out of perspectives like a novelist and is drawn to irresolvable tensions like a conceptual artist... State of Emergency is a humane and timely reminder that there is no one Islam, no one set of Islamic views, values and beliefs, just as there is no one Western creed."—GeographicalTable of ContentsEditorial Note Cairo, December 2006 Paradise in a State of EmergencyKashmir, October 2007 Houseboat 1 In the City Houseboat 2 Politicians 1-4 Night Houseboat 3 The Shrine Houseboat 4 In the Countryside Houseboat 5 The Mother Houseboat 6 Ahad Baba In Kashmir, Far Away from Kashmir LandlessBetween Agra and Delhi, September 2007 Lumpenproletariat in Formation Why Complain? They Want Land Expulsion as Industrial Development Policy The Sky and the Ground Ram Paydiri Doesn’t Understand The LaboratoryGujarat, October 2007 An Idol On the Rubbish Tip Into the Centre Social Praxis India’s Future Where Even the Atheists Pray The Pit A Visit to the SufisPakistan, February 2012 Rhythm of God War Against Themselves The Lovers' Tomb O Papa, Protect Me In the Mansion District The Poor People's Peace Quiet, Cleanliness and Order The Feast The Cosmic Order Bleak NormalityAfghanistan I, December 2006 People Don’t Change Much Really Crazy Two British Commanders Humanitarian Mission In Kabul Where Is the Progress? Master Tamim The New Motorway American Headquarters Visit to the Passport Office Cola in the Dark The Limits of ReportingAfghanistan II, September 11, 2011 Cemetery 1 Walls in Front of Walls Northward Mazar-e Sharif The Best Place in Town In the Countryside In the Panjshir Valley In the South Peace Conference Tribal Leaders 1 Kandahar Tribal Leaders 2 The Limits of Reporting Cemetery 2 The UprisingTehran, June 2009 Chance Companions Arrival Wednesday Thursday Friday Back to Saturday Sunday Early Monday When You See the Black FlagsIraq, September 2014 I. Najaf: In the Heart of the Shia Ubiquity of Death A Dangerous Topic A Different Shia With Swordlike Index Finger Grand Ayatollah Sistani's Message II. Baghdad: The Future Is Past A Thirty Years' War and More A Hookah with Goethe and Hölderlin Fog of Melancholy Right Out of Ali Baba The Last Christian A Warrior III. Kurdistan: The War for Our World Too Literally Overnight What For? To the Front The General The Entrance to HellSyria, September 2012 The Centre and the Margins Artists of the Revolution Two Views Outsourcing Terror The Feast of St Elian At the Tomb of Ibn Arabi Thinking without Gradations The Intensive Care Unit Those Who Can Read, Let Them Read We Too Love LifePalestine, April 2005 In Search of Palestine Without Hope The Wall Against Empathy My Capitulation They Are Human Beings Life as What It IsLampedusa, September 2008 Sunday Outing Ghosts Midnight The Previous Mayor The Camp The New Mayor Night Again With or Without ApprovalCairo, October 2012
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd State of Emergency: Travels in a Troubled World
Book SynopsisThis book ventures into the world beyond Lampedusa: the crisis belt that stretches from Kashmir across Pakistan and Afghanistan to the Arab world and beyond, to the borders and coasts of Europe. Celebrated author Navid Kermani reports from a region which is our immediate neighbour, despite all too often being depicted as remote and distant from our daily concerns. Kermani has visited the places where no CNN transmitter truck is parked and yet smouldering fires threaten world peace. In his widely praised, wonderfully agile and careful prose, he reports on NATO's war in Afghanistan and the underside of globalization in India, on the civil war in Syria and the struggle of Shiites and Kurds against the 'Islamic State' in Iraq. He was the only Western reporter present at the suppression of the mass protests in Tehran, travelled with Sufis through Pakistan, talked with Grand Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf, and observed the disastrous Mediterranean refugee route in Lampedusa. Kermani's gripping reports allow us to understand a world in turmoil, to share the suspense and the suffering of the people in it. As if by magic, he brings individual lives and situations to life so vividly that complex and seemingly distant problems of world politics suddenly appear crystal clear. Our world too lies beyond Lampedusa.Trade Review"Those who want to see the day-to-day lives of human beings in the crisis regions of the Middle East - lives that don't make the news - should read Navid Kermani's sensitive reporting. Reports you won't soon forget."—Deutschland-Radio "Kermani's well-researched and sensitive book reveals how violence is born. It also reminds us that far away victims and perpetrators have one thing in common: they're human beings, just like us."—Süddeutsche Zeitung "Intense, colourful, emotional, subjective."—Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung "Among the most thoughtful intellectual voices in Germany today."—The New York Review of Books "After reading this book, one puts it down glad to have been both touched and taught"—Neue Zürcher Zeitung am Sonntag "Kermani's style is nuanced and kindly, poetic and philosophical, he zooms in and out of perspectives like a novelist and is drawn to irresolvable tensions like a conceptual artist... State of Emergency is a humane and timely reminder that there is no one Islam, no one set of Islamic views, values and beliefs, just as there is no one Western creed."—GeographicalTable of ContentsEditorial Note Cairo, December 2006 Paradise in a State of EmergencyKashmir, October 2007 Houseboat 1 In the City Houseboat 2 Politicians 1-4 Night Houseboat 3 The Shrine Houseboat 4 In the Countryside Houseboat 5 The Mother Houseboat 6 Ahad Baba In Kashmir, Far Away from Kashmir LandlessBetween Agra and Delhi, September 2007 Lumpenproletariat in Formation Why Complain? They Want Land Expulsion as Industrial Development Policy The Sky and the Ground Ram Paydiri Doesn’t Understand The LaboratoryGujarat, October 2007 An Idol On the Rubbish Tip Into the Centre Social Praxis India’s Future Where Even the Atheists Pray The Pit A Visit to the SufisPakistan, February 2012 Rhythm of God War Against Themselves The Lovers' Tomb O Papa, Protect Me In the Mansion District The Poor People's Peace Quiet, Cleanliness and Order The Feast The Cosmic Order Bleak NormalityAfghanistan I, December 2006 People Don’t Change Much Really Crazy Two British Commanders Humanitarian Mission In Kabul Where Is the Progress? Master Tamim The New Motorway American Headquarters Visit to the Passport Office Cola in the Dark The Limits of ReportingAfghanistan II, September 11, 2011 Cemetery 1 Walls in Front of Walls Northward Mazar-e Sharif The Best Place in Town In the Countryside In the Panjshir Valley In the South Peace Conference Tribal Leaders 1 Kandahar Tribal Leaders 2 The Limits of Reporting Cemetery 2 The UprisingTehran, June 2009 Chance Companions Arrival Wednesday Thursday Friday Back to Saturday Sunday Early Monday When You See the Black FlagsIraq, September 2014 I. Najaf: In the Heart of the Shia Ubiquity of Death A Dangerous Topic A Different Shia With Swordlike Index Finger Grand Ayatollah Sistani's Message II. Baghdad: The Future Is Past A Thirty Years' War and More A Hookah with Goethe and Hölderlin Fog of Melancholy Right Out of Ali Baba The Last Christian A Warrior III. Kurdistan: The War for Our World Too Literally Overnight What For? To the Front The General The Entrance to HellSyria, September 2012 The Centre and the Margins Artists of the Revolution Two Views Outsourcing Terror The Feast of St Elian At the Tomb of Ibn Arabi Thinking without Gradations The Intensive Care Unit Those Who Can Read, Let Them Read We Too Love LifePalestine, April 2005 In Search of Palestine Without Hope The Wall Against Empathy My Capitulation They Are Human Beings Life as What It IsLampedusa, September 2008 Sunday Outing Ghosts Midnight The Previous Mayor The Camp The New Mayor Night Again With or Without ApprovalCairo, October 2012
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Beyond Gridlock
Book SynopsisIt is now conventional wisdom to see the great policy challenges of the 21st century as inherently transnational. It is equally common to note the failures of the international institutions the world relies on to address such challenges. As the acclaimed 2013 book Gridlock argued, the world increasingly needs effective international cooperation, but multilateralism appears unable to deliver it in the face of deepening interdependence, rising multipolarity, and the growing complexity and fragmentation that characterise the global order. The Gridlock authors have now partnered with a group of leading experts to offer a trenchant reassessment of elements of the argument. Comparing anomalies and exceptions to multilateral dysfunction across a number of spheres of world politics, Beyond Gridlock explores seven pathways through and beyond gridlock. While multilateralism continues to fall short, Beyond Gridlock identifies systematic means to avoid or resist these forces and turn them into collective solutions. This book offers a vital new perspective on world politics as well as a practical guide for positive change in global policy.Trade Review‘Beyond Gridlock is a powerful, authoritative, timely, and ultimately sobering sequel to Gridlock … Required reading for all scholars and practitioners aiming to strengthen the global cooperation that is vital for the world’s survival and sustainable development.’Jeffrey D. Sachs, Columbia University ‘Hale and Held's overarching vision, and their collaborators' deep-dive into specific challenges, provide the frontier, key statements on global gridlock. Everyone needs to read Hale and Held.’Danny Quah, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS ‘Getting us beyond current gridlock will require every good idea we can muster. This book shows the way forward.’John Gerard Ruggie, Harvard University ‘Hale and Held unfold a fascinating map of multiple pathways of change that are never prescribed, sometimes mutually reinforcing, always challenging.’Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary UNFCCC 2010-2016"As Hale and Held see it, the institutions of global governance are inadequate, but small innovations and experiments in cooperation—often pursued regionally, in coalition with civil society groups, or by transnational technical elites—show promise."Foreign Affairs Table of ContentsTable of contents Preface Abbreviations Tables and Figures Author biographies 1 Introduction: Pathways beyond Gridlock Thomas Hale and David Held 2 Finance: Risk and Progress Kevin Young 3 Monetary Policy: Making Fragmentation Work Camila Villard Duran 4 Trade: Gridlock and Resilience Andreas Klasen 5 Investment: Contestation and Transformation Taylor St John 6 Energy: A Fundamental Transition? Ann Florini 7 Humanitarianism: Stagnation, Fragmentation, and Possibilities Kyle McNally and James Orbinski 8 Human rights: Leveraging Compliance Tom Pegram 9 Health: New Leadership for Devastating Challenges Garrett Wallace Brown and David Held 10 Climate: From Gridlock to Catalyst Thomas Hale 11 Cyber security: Gridlock and Innovation Lucas Kello 12 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Incremental Steps Michael Clarke 13 Conclusion: Breaking the Cycle of Gridlock Thomas Hale and David Held
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Beyond Gridlock
Book SynopsisIt is now conventional wisdom to see the great policy challenges of the 21st century as inherently transnational. It is equally common to note the failures of the international institutions the world relies on to address such challenges. As the acclaimed 2013 book Gridlock argued, the world increasingly needs effective international cooperation, but multilateralism appears unable to deliver it in the face of deepening interdependence, rising multipolarity, and the growing complexity and fragmentation that characterise the global order. The Gridlock authors have now partnered with a group of leading experts to offer a trenchant reassessment of elements of the argument. Comparing anomalies and exceptions to multilateral dysfunction across a number of spheres of world politics, Beyond Gridlock explores seven pathways through and beyond gridlock. While multilateralism continues to fall short, Beyond Gridlock identifies systematic means to avoid or resist these forces and turn them into collective solutions. This book offers a vital new perspective on world politics as well as a practical guide for positive change in global policy.Trade Review‘Beyond Gridlock is a powerful, authoritative, timely, and ultimately sobering sequel to Gridlock … Required reading for all scholars and practitioners aiming to strengthen the global cooperation that is vital for the world’s survival and sustainable development.’Jeffrey D. Sachs, Columbia University ‘Hale and Held's overarching vision, and their collaborators' deep-dive into specific challenges, provide the frontier, key statements on global gridlock. Everyone needs to read Hale and Held.’Danny Quah, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS ‘Getting us beyond current gridlock will require every good idea we can muster. This book shows the way forward.’John Gerard Ruggie, Harvard University ‘Hale and Held unfold a fascinating map of multiple pathways of change that are never prescribed, sometimes mutually reinforcing, always challenging.’Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary UNFCCC 2010-2016"As Hale and Held see it, the institutions of global governance are inadequate, but small innovations and experiments in cooperation—often pursued regionally, in coalition with civil society groups, or by transnational technical elites—show promise."Foreign AffairsTable of ContentsTable of contents Preface Abbreviations Tables and Figures Author biographies 1 Introduction: Pathways beyond Gridlock Thomas Hale and David Held 2 Finance: Risk and Progress Kevin Young 3 Monetary Policy: Making Fragmentation Work Camila Villard Duran 4 Trade: Gridlock and Resilience Andreas Klasen 5 Investment: Contestation and Transformation Taylor St John 6 Energy: A Fundamental Transition? Ann Florini 7 Humanitarianism: Stagnation, Fragmentation, and Possibilities Kyle McNally and James Orbinski 8 Human rights: Leveraging Compliance Tom Pegram 9 Health: New Leadership for Devastating Challenges Garrett Wallace Brown and David Held 10 Climate: From Gridlock to Catalyst Thomas Hale 11 Cyber security: Gridlock and Innovation Lucas Kello 12 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Incremental Steps Michael Clarke 13 Conclusion: Breaking the Cycle of Gridlock Thomas Hale and David Held
£18.04
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Russia's Military Revival
Book SynopsisRussian annexation of Crimea and the subsequent air campaign over Syria took the world by surprise. The capabilities and efficiency of Moscow’s armed forces during both operations signalled to the world that Russia was back in business as a significant military actor on the international stage. In this cutting-edge study, Bettina Renz provides an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of Russia’s military revival under Putin’s leadership. Whilst the West must adjust to the reality of a modernised and increasingly powerful Russian military, she argues that the renaissance of Russian military might and its implications for the balance of global power can only be fully understood within a wider historical context. Assessing developments in Russian Great Power thinking, military capabilities, Russian strategic thought and views on the use of force throughout the post-Soviet era, the book shows that, rather than signifying a sudden Russian military resurgence, recent developments are consistent with longstanding trends in Russian military strategy and foreign policy.Trade Review"Putin's determination to restore Russian military prowess and his use of force cannot be understood just as a challenge to Western states. Renz's multi-layered scholarly analysis provides the strategic context to soberly assess the changing role and prospects for Russia’s new military forces."Roy Allison, St. Antony's College, Oxford.‘This is a rare book whose author seeks to genuinely understand where Russia is coming from as it rebuilds its military power. It should be read by anyone wanting to get beyond the black-and-white picture of the West’s relations with Russia.’Dmitri Trenin, Carnegie Moscow Center. "[A] well-written and cogently argued book." Changing Character of War Centre “An important book for anyone interested in or concerned with Russia as a military adversary, or indeed as a counterpart. Analysts and journalists will find something new, and for any military officer who might have to deal with Russia on a more adversarial basis, this must be seen as essential reading.”Frank Ledwidge, The RUSI Journal ‘Renz’s work is readable, useful, and thought-provoking. She has done us a favor by deflating a bit the idea that Russians are ten feet tall again. This book is a solid, practical work on recent Russian military history and well worth the reading.’The Journal of Military History ‘an ideal introduction to the modern Russian military, written by an expert in Russian military reform, Bettina Renz… Renz is no apologist for Russia’s behavior, yet she does an admirable job demonstrating the strategic problems Russia seeks to solve and how the Russian military addresses the country’s problems.’Air University Press ‘concise but thorough and wide-ranging…it is recommended reading for those coming to terms with Moscow’s role on the international stage.’ Parameters “well-researched and clearly articulated… The military academies of the West would do well to put this book in their libraries.”Political Science Quarterly "This book presents a fascinating exploration of Russia’s military revival through an expert analysis of Russia’s deep‐rooted perceptions of power, sovereignty, and security."Journal of Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and SocietyTable of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Russian foreign policy and military power Chapter 2: Reforming the military Chapter 3: Russia’s ‘other’ armed forces: the force structures Chapter 4: Russian uses of military power since 1991 Chapter 5: Russian military thinking and ‘hybrid warfare’ Conclusion Bibliography
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Shadows of Empire: The Anglosphere in British
Book SynopsisThe idea of an alliance between Britain and its old Commonwealth colonies has recently made a remarkable comeback in the context of Brexit. Based on belief in a special bond between the English-speaking peoples of the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, it has been dubbed the 'Anglosphere' by supporters and 'Empire 2.0' by critics. In this book, leading commentators Michael Kenny and Nick Pearce trace the historical origins of this idea back to the shadow cast by the British Empire in the late Victorian era. They show how leading British political figures, from Churchill to Thatcher, consistently reworked it and how it was revived by a group of right-wing politicians, historians and pamphleteers to support the case for Brexit. They argue that, while the contemporary idea of the Anglosphere as an alternative to European Union membership is seriously flawed, it nonetheless represents an enduring account of Britain’s role in the world that runs through the heart of political life over the last century. Shadows of Empire will be essential reading for everyone interested in British politics and post-Brexit foreign policy.Trade Review"This is an important book for anyone interested in the intellectual roots of Euroscepticism and the Brexit referendum and is particularly interesting on the role played by Enoch Powell in this history. A great read."Gordon Brown, former British Prime Minister "In this important and wide-ranging study Kenny and Pearce show how the conception of an Anglosphere has shaped many different political projects over the last hundred years, from Greater Britain to Brexit. Essential reading for understanding the Brexit debate."Andrew Gamble, SPERI, University of Sheffield"Concise and well-written, Kenny and Pearce’s book will be of great value to students interested in the history of Britain’s international relations from the heyday of empire to the present."Times Higher Education'The message go global may not have animated the daily Leave campaign, but in the words of Michael Kenny and Nick Pearce in their book Shadows of Empire, it “supplied a horizon of possibility, and a way of thinking about British history”.'The Guardian'The chequered story Kenny and Pearce tell is rich in ironies and surprises. Their book serves, moreover, as a salutary warning that our customary preoccupation with domestic political economy ignores its necessary foundation in international networks and alignments; an insight obvious to the earlier generations who navigated the transitions from the British empire to the Commonwealth to the European Community.' New Statesman'[A] fascinating account of the influence of the idea of the "Anglosphere" on British politics.' Financial Times"a rich and interesting book"Open Democracy ‘timely and enlightening’The EconomistTable of Contents Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 The Origins of the Anglosphere Chapter 2 After Empire: The Rise of the “English-Speaking Peoples” Chapter 3 A Parting of the Ways: Britain & the Commonwealth in the Post-War World Chapter 4 The Powellite Interlude: Sovereignty, Decline and the Return to England Chapter 5 The Anglosphere in the Late Twentieth Century: Retreat and Thatcherite Reinvention Chapter 6 The Eurosceptic Anglosphere Emerges Chapter 7 Brexit: the Anglosphere Triumphant? Conclusion
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Shadows of Empire: The Anglosphere in British
Book SynopsisThe idea of an alliance between Britain and its old Commonwealth colonies has recently made a remarkable comeback in the context of Brexit. Based on belief in a special bond between the English-speaking peoples of the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, it has been dubbed the 'Anglosphere' by supporters and 'Empire 2.0' by critics. In this book, leading commentators Michael Kenny and Nick Pearce trace the historical origins of this idea back to the shadow cast by the British Empire in the late Victorian era. They show how leading British political figures, from Churchill to Thatcher, consistently reworked it and how it was revived by a group of right-wing politicians, historians and pamphleteers to support the case for Brexit. They argue that, while the contemporary idea of the Anglosphere as an alternative to European Union membership is seriously flawed, it nonetheless represents an enduring account of Britain’s role in the world that runs through the heart of political life over the last century. Shadows of Empire will be essential reading for everyone interested in British politics and post-Brexit foreign policy.Trade Review"This is an important book for anyone interested in the intellectual roots of Euroscepticism and the Brexit referendum and is particularly interesting on the role played by Enoch Powell in this history. A great read."Gordon Brown, former British Prime Minister "In this important and wide-ranging study Kenny and Pearce show how the conception of an Anglosphere has shaped many different political projects over the last hundred years, from Greater Britain to Brexit. Essential reading for understanding the Brexit debate."Andrew Gamble, SPERI, University of Sheffield"Concise and well-written, Kenny and Pearce’s book will be of great value to students interested in the history of Britain’s international relations from the heyday of empire to the present."Times Higher Education 'The message go global may not have animated the daily Leave campaign, but in the words of Michael Kenny and Nick Pearce in their book Shadows of Empire, it “supplied a horizon of possibility, and a way of thinking about British history”.'The Guardian"a rich and interesting book"Open Democracy‘timely and enlightening’The EconomistTable of Contents Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 The Origins of the Anglosphere Chapter 2 After Empire: The Rise of the “English-Speaking Peoples” Chapter 3 A Parting of the Ways: Britain & the Commonwealth in the Post-War World Chapter 4 The Powellite Interlude: Sovereignty, Decline and the Return to England Chapter 5 The Anglosphere in the Late Twentieth Century: Retreat and Thatcherite Reinvention Chapter 6 The Eurosceptic Anglosphere Emerges Chapter 7 Brexit: the Anglosphere Triumphant? Conclusion
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The End of American World Order
Book SynopsisThe age of Western hegemony is over. Whether or not America itself declines or thrives under President Trump's leadership, the post-war liberal international order underpinned by US military, economic and ideological primacy and supported by global institutions serving its power and purpose, is coming to an end. But what will take its place? A Chinese world order? A re-constituted form of American hegemony? A regionalized system of global cooperation, including major and emerging powers? In this updated and extended edition of his widely acclaimed book, Amitav Acharya offers an incisive answer to this fundamental question. While the US will remain a major force in world affairs, he argues that it has lost the ability to shape world order after its own interests and image. As a result, the US will be one of a number of anchors including emerging powers, regional forces, and a concert of the old and new powers shaping a new world order. Rejecting labels such as multipolar, apolar, or G-Zero, Acharya likens the emerging system to a multiplex theatre, offering a choice of plots (ideas), directors (power), and action (leadership) under one roof. Finally, he reflects on the policies that the US, emerging powers and regional actors must pursue to promote stability in this decentred but interdependent, multiplex world. Written by a leading scholar of the international relations of the non-Western world, and rising above partisan punditry, this book represents a major contribution to debates over the post-American era.Trade Review"Amitav Acharya is one of the first academics to grapple with the implications of the decline of US power. His work is essential to understanding the emerging new world order."—Gideon Rachman, Financial Times "Since the first edition of this was book published in 2014, events have only confirmed Acharya’s thesis. Along with Kishore Mahbubani and Fareed Zakaria, he is one of those rare writers on international affairs whose perspective is truly global. Acharya knows both the West's weaknesses and the strengths of the 'global South.' He has few equals as a guide to the new (in his phrase) 'multiplex world.'"—Niall Ferguson, Milbank Senior Fellow, the Hoover Institution, Stanford "Pragmatic and timely. This book is essential reading given the seemingly growing fragility of contemporary international institutions. It's a lucid and hard-nosed look at the reality of the American World Order."—Air University ReviewTable of ContentsContents Preface to the Second Edition 1 A Multiplex World 2. The Rise and Fall of the Unipolar Moment 3 The Myths of Liberal Hegemony 4 Emerging Powers: The Hype of the Rest? 5 Regional Worlds 6 The Decline and Fall of the American World Order
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Libya
Book SynopsisLibya is teetering on the edge of collapse, having become a new haven for terrorist organizations and an epicenter of the refugee crisis. Few could have imagined that the uprising against the longstanding regime of Mu'ammar Al-Gaddafi would expose a polity deeply fractured by internal divisions. Fewer still could have predicted the intractability of the conflicts that emerged in the wake of this revolution. Jacob Mundy's Libya is the first book to explain the political, security, and humanitarian crises that have engulfed Libya – Africa's largest oil-exporting country – since the Arab Spring of 2011. Examining the roots of the anti-Gaddafi revolution and the failures that resulted in the country's descent into chaos, Mundy identifies new centers of power that coalesced in the wake of the regime's collapse. The more these rival coalitions vied for political authority and control over Libya's vast oil wealth, the more they reached out to external actors who were playing their own "great game" in Libya and across the region. In the face of such a multifaceted crisis, the future looks grim as the international community seems unable to bring peace to this divided and conflict-ridden nation.Trade Review"Libya's tragic disintegration into a bloody civil war has been poorly understood by both scholars and students. Mundy's clear-eyed and deeply informed book provides the kind of complex analysis and empathetic perspective hitherto absent from the study of the Libyan quagmire."—John P. Entelis, Fordham University "While Western military intervention achieved its objective of regime change, it has failed to bring peace and stability to Libya. In this timely and superbly well-written book, Mundy explains why the post-conflict reconstruction has been more daunting than anticipated. Indispensable reading for non-specialists and experts alike."—Yahia Zoubir, Kedge Business SchoolTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Figures Introduction: the making and unmaking of modern Libya Chapter 1. State of the Masses Chapter 2. Uprising and intervention: Libya in revolt Chapter 3. State of the Martyrs Chapter 4. Hegemony or anarchy? Chapter 5. Libya on the brink Conclusion Chronology References
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Libya
Book SynopsisLibya is teetering on the edge of collapse, having become a new haven for terrorist organizations and an epicenter of the refugee crisis. Few could have imagined that the uprising against the longstanding regime of Mu'ammar Al-Gaddafi would expose a polity deeply fractured by internal divisions. Fewer still could have predicted the intractability of the conflicts that emerged in the wake of this revolution. Jacob Mundy's Libya is the first book to explain the political, security, and humanitarian crises that have engulfed Libya – Africa's largest oil-exporting country – since the Arab Spring of 2011. Examining the roots of the anti-Gaddafi revolution and the failures that resulted in the country's descent into chaos, Mundy identifies new centers of power that coalesced in the wake of the regime's collapse. The more these rival coalitions vied for political authority and control over Libya's vast oil wealth, the more they reached out to external actors who were playing their own "great game" in Libya and across the region. In the face of such a multifaceted crisis, the future looks grim as the international community seems unable to bring peace to this divided and conflict-ridden nation.Trade Review"Libya's tragic disintegration into a bloody civil war has been poorly understood by both scholars and students. Mundy's clear-eyed and deeply informed book provides the kind of complex analysis and empathetic perspective hitherto absent from the study of the Libyan quagmire."—John P. Entelis, Fordham University "While Western military intervention achieved its objective of regime change, it has failed to bring peace and stability to Libya. In this timely and superbly well-written book, Mundy explains why the post-conflict reconstruction has been more daunting than anticipated. Indispensable reading for non-specialists and experts alike."—Yahia Zoubir, Kedge Business SchoolTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Figures Introduction: the making and unmaking of modern Libya Chapter 1. State of the Masses Chapter 2. Uprising and intervention: Libya in revolt Chapter 3. State of the Martyrs Chapter 4. Hegemony or anarchy? Chapter 5. Libya on the brink Conclusion Chronology References
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Future of Intelligence
Book Synopsis Intelligence is, by definition, a shadowy business. Yet many aspects of this secret world are now more openly analyzed and discussed, a trend which has inevitably prompted lively debate about intelligence gathering and analysis: what should be allowed? What boundaries, if any, should be drawn? And what changes and challenges lie ahead for intelligence activities and agencies? In this compelling book, leading intelligence scholar Mark Lowenthal explores the future of intelligence. There are, he argues, three broad areas – information technology and intelligence collection; analysis; and governance – that indicate the potential for rather dramatic change in the world of intelligence. But whether these important vectors for change will improve how intelligence works or make it more difficult remains to be seen. The only certainty is that intelligence will remain an essential feature of statecraft in our increasingly dangerous world. Drawing on the author's forty years' experience in U.S. intelligence, The Future of Intelligence offers a broad and authoritative starting point for the ongoing debate about what intelligence could be and how it may function in the years ahead. Trade Review"The Future of Intelligence brings together a timely and pressing question with an extraordinarily well qualified author. Mark Lowenthal combines personal experience and careful thought to give an account that will be of great value to both experts and interested members of the general public." Robert Jervis, Columbia University and author of Why Intelligence Fails: Lessons from the Iranian Revolution and the Iraq War "Even as a former director of CIA, I rely on Mark Lowenthal's work as the textbook in my intelligence class. So little wonder than I eagerly anticipated Mark's take on whither the American intelligence community. I wasn't disappointed. With appropriate humility, The Future of Intelligence deftly outlines the likely course of our still critical intelligence enterprise." Gen. Michael V. Hayden, USAF (ret.), former Director of NSA and of CIATable of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Chapter 1: What this book is about Chapter 2: Technology Vectors Chapter 3: Analysis Vectors Chapter 4: Governance Vectors Chapter 5: Looking Ahead Summing Up Looking Ahead
£42.75
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Future of Intelligence
Book Synopsis Intelligence is, by definition, a shadowy business. Yet many aspects of this secret world are now more openly analyzed and discussed, a trend which has inevitably prompted lively debate about intelligence gathering and analysis: what should be allowed? What boundaries, if any, should be drawn? And what changes and challenges lie ahead for intelligence activities and agencies? In this compelling book, leading intelligence scholar Mark Lowenthal explores the future of intelligence. There are, he argues, three broad areas – information technology and intelligence collection; analysis; and governance – that indicate the potential for rather dramatic change in the world of intelligence. But whether these important vectors for change will improve how intelligence works or make it more difficult remains to be seen. The only certainty is that intelligence will remain an essential feature of statecraft in our increasingly dangerous world. Drawing on the author's forty years' experience in U.S. intelligence, The Future of Intelligence offers a broad and authoritative starting point for the ongoing debate about what intelligence could be and how it may function in the years ahead. Trade Review"The Future of Intelligence brings together a timely and pressing question with an extraordinarily well qualified author. Mark Lowenthal combines personal experience and careful thought to give an account that will be of great value to both experts and interested members of the general public." Robert Jervis, Columbia University and author of Why Intelligence Fails: Lessons from the Iranian Revolution and the Iraq War "Even as a former director of CIA, I rely on Mark Lowenthal's work as the textbook in my intelligence class. So little wonder than I eagerly anticipated Mark's take on whither the American intelligence community. I wasn't disappointed. With appropriate humility, The Future of Intelligence deftly outlines the likely course of our still critical intelligence enterprise." Gen. Michael V. Hayden, USAF (ret.), former Director of NSA and of CIATable of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Chapter 1: What this book is about Chapter 2: Technology Vectors Chapter 3: Analysis Vectors Chapter 4: Governance Vectors Chapter 5: Looking Ahead Summing Up Looking Ahead
£14.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Egypt
Book SynopsisEgypt is one of the few great empires of antiquity that exists today as a nation state. Despite its extraordinary record of national endurance, the pressures to which Egypt currently is subjected and which are bound to intensify are already straining the ties that hold its political community together, while rendering ever more difficult the task of governing it. In this timely book, leading expert on Egyptian affairs Robert Springborg explains how a country with such a long and impressive history has now arrived at this parlous condition. As Egyptians become steadily more divided by class, religion, region, ethnicity, gender and contrasting views of how, by whom and for what purposes they should be governed, so their rulers become ever more fearful, repressive and unrepresentative. Caught in a downward spiral in which poor governance is both cause and consequence, Egypt is facing a future so uncertain that it could end up resembling neighboring countries that have collapsed under similar loads. The Egyptian "hot spot", Springborg argues, is destined to become steadily hotter, with ominous implications for its peoples, the Middle East and North Africa, and the wider world.Trade Review"This is a superbly clear and thoughtful reflection on Egypt's current predicaments, with lessons applicable to many of the failing regimes of the region. The most comprehensive account yet published. Highly readable, and packed with fresh insights."—Hazem Kandil, University of Cambridge "In Egypt, Robert Springborg has produced a sober and devastating overview of the issues that face the country in the wake of the Arab Spring. Unlike many other commentators who focus too narrowly on today's political actors, Springborg explores the historical, demographic, and economic forces that have created the current situation. Anybody who hopes to understand where the Egyptian state has come from, and where it is likely to go, should read this book."—Peter Hessler, staff writer at the New Yorker "Egypt, Robert Springborg's latest release, is a fascinating exploration of the deep state that established the republic, and that continues to rule the country with an iron fist."—The New Arab "A powerful book by a respected scholar who has studied the country for many decades, Egypt traces in great detail and much clarity the traditions and mechanics of the 'deep state' that has defined modern Egypt, including chapters on the presidency, the armed forces and security agencies, the parliament, civil society, and the 'rocky road ahead.' I recommend it strongly to any reader who wants to understand the autocratic trends that continue to proliferate across our region."—Rami G. Khouri, American University of Beirut "Springborg's latest work, Egypt, stands out from the spate of books published after the 2011 uprising. In clear and engaging prose, Prof. Springborg provides a compelling argument about the challenges facing the Egyptian society and polity. Packed with telling details and insightful observations, this book provides ample food for thought for specialists and the public alike."—Middle East Policy "A well-researched and thought-provoking work…combines a compelling, albeit sobering, analysis of the deeply troubling crisis in present-day Egypt with a thorough examination of its past."—The Middle East JournalTable of ContentsPreface Chapter One - Eroding Historical Legacies Chapter Two - The Deep State Presides: Military, Presidency, and Intelligence Services Chapter Three - Under the Thumb: Bureaucrats, Judges and Parliamentarians Chapter Four - Political and Civil Society: Little Room to Breathe Chapter Five - Reaping What is Sown Chapter Six - The Rocky Road Ahead
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