Review – Martialling Peace
Nicole Wegner highlights the problematic acceptance of militarism that accompanies peacekeeping, but the Canadian case study raises questions about global applicability.
Review – Eurowhiteness
Hans Kundnani tackles the racial and colonial histories of the European Union, but fails to engage with the idea (or lack thereof) of European nationalism.
Review – The Last Politician
Franklin Foer does a deep dive into the first two years of the Biden Presidency, but questions arise over some conclusions in light of the impact of recent global events.
Review – The Justification of War and International Order
This edited collection explores the evolving justifications of war on the international stage, but does not engage with newer factors such as the use of social media.
Review – The Big Con
Mazzucato and Collington caution against today’s excessive government reliance on consulting firms, but fail to provide comparative examples of their potential benefits.
Review – Conflict and Peace in Western Sahara
This edited volume uses the case of MINURSO to shed light on the efficacy of United Nations peacekeeping missions, which could be improved with more first-hand accounts.
Review – Artificial Intelligence and International Relations Theories
Ndzendze and Marwala elucidate the impact of artificial intelligence on international relations theories, but fail to delve into AI’s unique features at key points.
Review – An Unwritten Future
Jonathan Kirshner highlights the persisting relevance of classical realism in world politics today, but his analysis would benefit from a wider range of case studies.
Review – Shock and War
Gordon Corera presents a comprehensive exploration of the dynamics that influenced Britain’s war in Iraq, but does not sufficiently address questions of its legality.
Review – Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan’s depiction of Oppenheimer and the atom bomb is a key tool for IR scholars, but only scratches the surface of nuclear weaponry in IR.
