Sounds of War: Aesthetics, Emotions and Chechnya
Sounds of War, by Susanna Hast, is a book on the aesthetics of war experience in Chechnya. It includes theory on, and stories of, compassion, dance, children’s agency and love. And, it is accompanied by a musical soundtrack.
Realism in Practice: An Appraisal
A diverse range of authors seek to define the conceptual aspects of realism and establish whether the tradition still provides the necessary conceptual tools to scholars. Edited by Davide Orsi, J.R. Avgustin & Max Nurnus.
International Relations Theory
A lively, readable and relevant foundational introduction to IR theory that will help students to see not only what theories are, but why they matter.
Meditations on Diplomacy: Comparative Cases in Diplomatic Practice and Foreign Policy
This book explores in brief, pungent case examples, the challenges diplomacy faces today as actors seek to change history and undermine interests. Written by Stephen Chan.
Reflections on the Posthuman in International Relations
In contrast to binary views, this book (re)entagles the complexities found within the world and brings forward a plurality of views on posthumanism. Edited by Clara Eroukhmanoff & Matt Harker.
Critical Epistemologies of Global Politics
This book offers an enriched vision of borders, both analytically and politically, that not only seeks to understand but also to reshape and expand the meanings and consequences of IR. Edited by Marc Woons & Sebastian Weier.
Ukraine in Conflict: An Analytical Chronicle
Through a series of articles written between 2013 and 2017, this book examines Ukraine during its period of conflict – from the Euromaidan protests, to the Russian annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of war in Ukraine’s eastern provinces. By David R. Marples.
Migration and the Ukraine Crisis: A Two-Country Perspective
Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, Eastern Europe has been facing a migration crisis that has the potential to change the region for many years to come. Edited by Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska & Greta Uehling.
Understanding Post-9/11 Afghanistan: A Critical Insight into Huntington’s Civilizational Approach
A post-Islamic humanist discourse has the potential to carve the way for peace in post-9/11 Afghanistan and vindicate Islam of its denigration in the contemporary world. By Deepshikha Shahi.
International Relations
A ‘Day 0’ introduction to IR for beginners, placing the reader inside crucial issues and debates so they can understand how things work and where they fit in the world. Edited by Stephen McGlinchey.
