Review – Paramilitarism: Mass Violence in the Shadow of the State
Üngör’s book presents a comprehensive account of the history and organisation of paramilitarism, tackling many of the difficulties faced when studying the subject.
Review – Whiskey & International Relations Theory
The Whiskey & International Relations Theory podcast considers classical texts and recent debates in IR in an engaging and accessible way.
Review – US Strategy in the Asian Century: Empowering Allies and Partners
Denmark’s timely book includes a full assessment of US allies and partners and proposes logical strategic shifts necessary for the US in response to a rising China.
Review – 50 Years of US Study Abroad Students: Japan as the Gateway to Asia and Beyond
Asada provides an in-depth analysis, deepening our understanding of student exchanges as a tool of knowledge diplomacy.
Review – Rights as Weapons: Instruments of Conflict, Tools of Power
Clifford Bob presents the ways in which multiple actors use human rights to advance their agendas, both liberal and illiberal.
Review – Discordant Democracy: Noise, Affect, Populism and the Presidential Campaign
Justin Patch argues that sound (particularly noise) needs to be at the center of our understanding of democracy.
Review – Shields of the Republic: The Triumph and Peril of America’s Alliances
In her perceptive look at America’s alliance system since WWII, Rapp-Hooper argues that these defensive security guarantees were remarkably successful in deterring aggression.
Review – Erdoğan’s Empire: Turkey and the Politics of the Middle East
An insightful account of the rise and fall of Turkey’s efforts to become a ‘stand-alone power’ under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, ideal for a policy audience.
Review – James Ker-Lindsay’s YouTube Channel
James Ker-Lindsay’s accessible YouTube videos provide a wealth of factual information, examples and analysis on the state, self-determination and secession.
Review – Popular Culture, Geopolitics and Identity
This second edition presents fascinating demonstrations of popular culture in action and considers popular culture beyond the representational.
