Review – The Russo-Ukrainian War
Serhii Plokhy’s knowledge of Ukraine’s history is evident in this account of the current conflict, but lacks engagement with Western foreign policy stances on the war.
Review – The Language of Deception
Justin Hutchens explores the potential for artificial intelligence to be used for malicious ends, but focusses purely on the risks while ignoring the possible benefits.
Review – Bandwagoning in International Relations
Dylan Motin explores the idea of bandwagoning with great powers in contemporary Asia and Europe, but could do with more discussion of the accompanying theories.
Review – The New United Nations
This new edition provides a fresh look at the complexities of the UN and the challenges it faces, making it a welcome update to international relations scholarship.
Review – On Nationalism
This essay collection, edited by Sassoon, portrays Hobsbawm’s search to understand and evaluate nationalism through the ages, but could do with more contextual analysis.
Review – Joan Baez: I Am a Noise
This movie depicts the life of protest-singer Joan Baez, using a combination of modern and archival imagery to effectively highlight her long-standing political impact.
Review – The Frontline
Serhii Plokhy’s collection of essays details the history of Ukraine and its tumultuous relationship with Russia, but lacks sufficient discussion on contemporary tensions.
Review – The Undocumented Americans
Karla Villavícencío offers a powerful, personal and novel perspective that suceeds in capturing the complexities of undocumented migrant life in America.
Review – The Covert Colour Line
Kearns offers a cohesive account of how racialised thinking by Western intelligence organisations contributes to their failings, but could provide more focus on colonial links.
Review – Leadership
Henry Kissinger analyses the statecraft of six historic leaders, but his implications for future global governance ignores the potential of a unified European power.
