Geopolitics

Loch Johnson's new book explores the subject of covert action, often referred to as a "e;Third Option"e; between America's use of diplomacy and warfare---a shadowy approach to international affairs based on the controversial use of secret propaganda, political activities, economic sabotage, and paramilitary operations (whether clandestine warfare or assassinations).

Concerns over the rise of fascism have been preoccupied with the Trump presidency and the Brexit vote in the UK, yet, globally, we are witnessing a turn towards anti-democratic and illiberal forces.

East Asia is a powerhouse of automobile production.

A impassioned defense of the European Union and a concise analysis of its present challenges and futureIn this provocative book, renowned public intellectual Ivan Krastev reflects on the future of the European Unionand its potential lack of a future.

The 1973 'Oil Shock' is considered a turning point in the history of the twentieth century.

Born into a Christian minority in Lebanon and since settled in France, acclaimed writer Amin Maalouf claims a unique position in global conversation.

This publication offers the most wide-ranging examination to date of an intriguing country, one that is often misunderstood.

A strategic outpost in the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus was vital to British imperial ambitions in the East as the Ottoman Empire grew increasingly fragile in the nineteenth century.

Developed out of the author's own substantial teaching experience, this introduction to political geography approaches its subject matter from the standpoint of political economy and the politics of difference.

Throughout the post-Mao reform era, China has championed the principle of sovereign state control, which holds that states should not intervene in the affairs of other states.

Anthems are symbolic means through which nations present themselves to the world.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE MARK LYNTON HISTORY PRIZE 2020A DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019A revelatory new biography of Adolf Hitler from the acclaimed historian Brendan SimmsAdolf Hitler is one of the most studied men in history, and yet the most important things we think we know about him are wrong.

Security assistance has become the largest component of international peacebuilding and stabilization efforts, and a primary tool for responding to civil war and insurgency.

This Element studies six areas of research in neuroscience and moral psychology asking questions surrounding international norms in IR.

This region - which marks the meeting of China and post-Soviet Central Asia - is increasingly important militarily, economically and geographically.

Bitterly contested memories of war, colonisation, and empire among Japan, China, and Korea have increasingly threatened regional order and security over the past three decades.

Violence against women has been a focus of transnational advocacy networks since the early 1980s, and the United Nations has, in intervening years, passed a series of resolutions to condemn, prevent, investigate, and punish this violence.

In this provocative book, renowned public intellectual Ivan Krastev reflects on the future of the European Unionand its potential lack of a future.

Taking a long view of the three-party relationship, and its future prospectsIn this Asian century, scholars, officials and journalists are increasingly focused on the fate of the rivalry between China and India.

How globalized information networks can be used for strategic advantageUntil recently, globalization was viewed, on balance, as an inherently good thing that would benefit people and societies nearly everywhere.

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Truth to Power, the first-ever history of the U.

This book examines the European Union's response to the Arab spring, from late 2010 to the beginning of 2014.

Future War and the Defence of Europe offers a major new analysis of how peace and security can be maintained in Europe: a continent that has suffered two cataclysmic conflicts since 1914.

Facing threats ranging from Islamist insurgencies to the Ebola pandemic, African regional actors are playing an increasingly vital role in safeguarding peace and stability across the continent.

This report evaluates the energy and geopolitical shifts that have arisen from the production of shale gas and light tight oil in the United States.

The Palestine Exploration Fund, established in 1865, is the oldest organization created specifically for the study of the Levant.

Life is complicated, comparisons are easy.

From the Great Game to the present, an international cultural and political biography of one of our most evocative, compelling, and poorly understood narratives of history.

This book examines the strategic implications of fragmented global governance by institutions for African states and their coalitions.

After the Cold War, the 'Hot War' has made its comeback in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Introduces the idea of modes of governance to compare the causes and consequences of changes in global institutions.

A comprehensive analysis of how globalization has altered political conflict, giving a fresh perspective on the contemporary rise of populism.

Ancient, medieval and modern, this book is a critical account of the historical, political and cultural roots of Zionism.

In this synthetic, interdisciplinary work, Neil Brenner develops a new interpretation of the transformation of statehood under contemporary globalizing capitalism.

'So much of the reporting of the Middle East at the moment reflects war and human misery; it's inspiring to find, in this thoughtful and engaging book, a message of hope from what Fr Nadim calls "e;that region of the world that God chose to live in when he took human form"e;' Edward Stourton'The ultimate question of this book is, why does it matter to me, a human being, to know the culture of God, and what impact should that have on my own life and existence?

Greenland is becoming a critically important territory in terms of tourism, climate change and competition for resource access, yet it has been poorly represented in academic literature.

Economic liberalization has failed in the Arab world.

The accidental shooting of Kathryn Steinle in July of 2015 by an undocumented immigrant ignited a firestorm of controversy around sanctuary cities, which are municipalities where officials are prohibited from inquiring into the immigration status of residents.

With 29 contributors from across Europe and beyond, this work represents a unique and important resource that examines the many relationships between tourism and geopolitics, with a focus on experiences drawn from Central and Eastern Europe.

Since the 1990s, private military and security companies (PMSCs) have intervened in civil wars around the globe.

Explores the primary modes by which rulers have exercised power and shaped political relations in Timor-Leste.

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An innovative and provocative study tackling the main assumptions surrounding Israel''s claim to Jewish identity.

For years economists have spoken of 'Africa rising', and despite the global financial crisis, Africa continues to host some of the fastest growing economies in the world.