Review – The Black Door: Spies, Secret Intelligence and British Prime Ministers
An authoritative account of the intelligence services often tumultuous interactions with Downing Street, which nonetheless lacks a degree of theoretical appreciation.
Review – The Global Trajectories of Queerness
A must read text for anyone teaching gender studies who is seeking to diversify their accounts of queer theory, gender and sexuality from cross-cultural perspectives.
Review – The Conspiracy of Free Trade
Although Palen misses minor details, he delivers an insightful account of globalisation and shows how it relates to domestic shockwaves like the recent the US election.
Review – Will Africa Feed China?
Drawing on a range of case studies, Brautigam delves into different aspects of China’s agricultural presence in Africa while also opening up avenues for further research.
Review – The Other Saudis: Shiism, Dissent and Sectarianism
Matthiesen provides a rich and nuanced reconstruction of Shia history through an impressive analysis of primary documents that have never been studied before.
Review – The New Power Politics: Networks and Transnational Security Governance
Through a balance of quantitative and qualitative methods this volume links formal network analysis with an innovative conception of power as a dynamic element.
Review – The Global Transformation
A well-researched and ground-breaking work that sets the pace for a new scholarly programme which finally takes the nineteenth century transition seriously within IR.
Review – The Right in Latin America
While its methodological shortcomings may raise the ire of some political scientists, this book is still ultimately a novel account of elite power in Latin America.
Review – Handbook on Gender and War
This book is valuable for the study of gender and violence. Not only academics but also those who deal with the issue in everyday life will find it a worthwhile read.
Review – Humane and Dignified?
Despite some missed opportunities, this is a relevant and illuminating book for anyone interested in the experiences of people on the hard end of the immigration regime.
