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The Democratic Republic of Congo: Economic Dimensions of War and PeaceMichael Nest, with François Grignon and Emizet F. Kisangani Despite the prominent role that competition over natural resources has played in some of Africa's most intractable conflicts, little research has been devoted to what the economic dimensions of armed conflict mean for peace operations and efforts to reconstruct war-torn states. Redressing this gap, this volume analyzes the challenges that the war economy posed, and continues to pose, for More > | ![]() |
Writing Disability: A Critical HistorySara Newman What accounts for the differing ways that individuals and cultures have tried to make sense of mental and physical disabilities? Can we see a pattern of change over time? Sara Newman examines personal narratives across a broad sweep of history—from ancient Greece to the present day—to reveal the interplay of dynamics that have shaped both personal and societal conceptions of mental and More > | ![]() |
Surprising News: How the Media Affect—and Do Not Affect—PoliticsKenneth Newton What role do the media play in influencing political life and shaping public opinion and behavior? Do they support—or undermine—our democratic beliefs and institutions? Claims about the media’s powerful influence are frequently made, but where is the evidence?
Kenneth Newton scrutinizes these complex questions. Recognizing that differing forms of political communication have More > | ![]() |
African Literature and Intellectual Histories: Reflecting on Ntongela Masilela’s WorkBusani Ngcaweni, editor Ntongela Masilela (1948–2020) is perhaps best known for collecting, archiving, and expounding on the works of South African and other African intellectuals—most notably members of the New African Movement—who historically had been overlooked or forgotten. Busani Ngcaweni presents a selection of Masilela's most important essays, prefacing each with an illuminating introduction More > | ![]() |
"Pariah States" and Sanctions in the Middle East: Iraq, Libya, SudanTim Niblock Now Available in Paperback!
UN sanctions have become an increasingly popular weapon in the political armory of the international community—a supposedly effective means, short of war, of bringing a transgressor state- back in line. Tim Niblock challenges this view in a dispassionate analysis of the political, economic, and psychological impact of sanctions on the Middle East's More > | ![]() |
Race, Class, and the State in Contemporary Sociology: The William Julius Wilson DebatesJack Niemonen A comprehensive guide to the current race-class debate in sociology, Race,Class, and the State traces the evolution of the controversy and analyzes current trends in the field.
Focusing on the work legacy of William Julius Wilson and the arguments of his longstanding critics, Niemonen deftly illustrates the strengths, weaknesses, and influence of Wilson's work. His fair-minded but critical More > | ![]() |
Baltic Security Strategy Report: What the Baltics Can Offer for a Stronger AllianceOlevs Nikers and Otto Tabuns, editors This in-depth security review of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania assesses current challenges pertaining to defense and deterrence, societal security and resilience, economic security, and cybersecurity. The authors also explore potential avenues for subregional cooperation, offering detailed recommendations on how best to proceed with a more coherent, goal-oriented, and efficient cooperation More > | ![]() |
Baltic Sea Security: Regional and Sectoral PerspectivesOlevs Nikers and Otto Tabuns, editors Baltic Sea Security offers a multifaceted discussion of the complex security issues affecting the Baltic region—with important implications for the cohesion of the wider transatlantic alliance.
Regional and international experts provide in-depth analysis of the current levels of defense and security cooperation among the Western countries in the Baltic basin, focusing on military More > | ![]() |
Between Brussels and Beijing: The Transatlantic Response to China’s Presence in the Baltic Sea RegionOlevs Nikers and Otto Tabuns, editors China's growing presence in the strategically important Nordic-Baltic region has implications not only for the region itself, but also for general transatlantic relations. Within that context, the authors of Between Brussels and Beijing present in-depth country studies that highlight current challenges and point to opportunities for improved regional and transatlantic security.
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Asia-Pacific Small States: Political Economies of ResilienceStephen Noakes and Alexander C. Tan, editors Both the spread of Covid-19 and the intense US-China rivalry have been sources of stress for national economies throughout Asia Pacific. The authors of Asia-Pacific Small States, eschewing the usual focus on the region's powerhouses, turn their attention instead to the coping strategies of the smaller economies. Showing how these smaller states have been navigating the current turbulent times, More > | ![]() |