Review – Religions of the Silk Road
Foltz’s Religions of the Silk Road uniquely considers the histories of Central Asia, globalization, trans-Eurasian trade, and religion through a broad interdisciplinary lens.
Linkage – April 2012
e-IR’s Linkages feature the most original and interesting IR journal articles. This edition discusses research on decision-making, critical theory, negotiation, China’s potential annexation of the moon, and more.
Review – The End of Certainty
Distinguished Professor of International Relations Stephen Chan criticizes current analyses of international developments as being based primarily on western systemic models that steadily impose a cultural monopoly on the field.
Review – Talking to the Enemy
In this remarkably astute book based on field work and interviews, Scott Atran offers an intricate and nuanced glimpse into the world of terrorists.
Linkage – Simulating History to Understand International Politics
IR students may one day thank Weir and Baranowski for making the discipline more fun via their latest journal article.
Review – Strategic Vision
In this book, Zbigniew Brzezinski surveys the forces today that will shape the geo-political landscape of the near- and medium-term future.
Review – Unanswered Threats
Some states fail to recognize, respond to, and counteract rising states that pose a danger. What accounts for this underbalancing? This is the question Schweller attempts to answer.
Review – Unanswered Threats
In Unanswered Threats, Randall Schweller challenges preconceptions about the prevalence of balancing behavior in international relations.
Student Book Features: Two Global Politics Textbooks
Global political studies is a multi-faceted discipline encompassing IR, foreign policy, and domestic policy. To new students, it can be bewildering.
Review – God’s Century
God’s Century is not the first book to make a case for the importance of religion in global affairs. Yet, Toft, Philpott, and Shah’s book is a valuable addition to the literature.
