Review – Practicing Peace
Aarie Glas describes practices of conflict management in Southeast Asia and South America but questions arise about the applicability of such practices in other regions.
Review – The Tragic Mind
Robert Kaplan compellingly describes the need to study good foreign policy making through the lens of tragedy, but is occasionally over-rationalistic in his approach.
Review – World Ordering
Emanuel Adler provides a comprehensive account of the development of the world social order, but questions arise regarding the value of globalisation in this process.
Review – Getting China Wrong
Aaron Friedberg depicts how US engagement policies with China did not comprehend the true nature of the CCP, but fails to evaluate the nature of the policies themselves.
Review – Chip War
This timely and articulate account of the semiconductor industry brings to life the historical, geopolitical, and economic significance of the rise of the chip.
Review – People Forced to Flee
This comprehensive account of forced displacement highlights the potential for change, advocates more judicial action, and tackles the organisation’s own failings.
Review – Profit over Peace in Western Sahara
Hagen and Pfeifer’s persuasive edited volume delves into the dilemma faced by Western Sahara and argues that its resource abundance has led to its colonisation.
Review – Scripts of Terror
Wilkinson demonstrates that stories matter to terrorists via detailed case studies, but could do more to consider where the scripts come from and the power of narrative.
Review – The Negotiators
Jennifer Williams interviews negotiators to provide in-depth accounts of global and domestic crisis management, but the podcast lacks a cohesive takeaway on negotiations.
Review – The Prince
Sue-Lin Wong, along with multiple guests on the podcast, sheds light on how Xi Jinping gained and consolidated power, but does not reflect on the role played by the CPC.
