A critical examination of the United Kingdom’s interventions in Africa. Drawing on political analysis and historical context, this work interrogates the motivations and consequences of British policy, examining diplomacy, sovereignty, and post-colonial legacy.
A comprehensive examination of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Leading scholars from Africa and China move beyond simplistic narratives to explore the evolution, achievements, and challenges of one of the 21st century’s most consequential partnerships.
Identity, Power, and Ethics in the Post-Pandemic World Order
This book examines the fractures shaping our century, confronting accelerating crises of disinformation and the erosion of truth. It is not just a diagnosis—it is a call to imagine new frameworks of resilience. Essential reading to navigate the shifting architecture of power.
Plastic Power
This book offers an interdisciplinary framework for understanding global transformation. It reveals how human consciousness and global structures co-evolve, forging new forms of power through symbolic-material struggles over meaning, legitimacy, and resources.
Philippines-China Relations
Amid territorial disputes in the South China Sea, growing US-China rivalry strains Philippines-China relations. This book offers critical reflections on these geopolitical challenges and explores multilateral options for peace in the region and beyond.
The Metawar Code
Warfare has evolved beyond the battlefield. With global powers targeting minds instead of territories, this book explains how conflict is being redefined by cognitive warfare, information, and AI—and how nations and societies can respond to these 21st-century threats.
A historic tension defines American governance: the clash between presidents and the permanent, apolitical civil service. This book traces this power struggle from its origins to its explosive crisis during the Trump administration, exploring the future of the state.
Different Paths, the Past and Outlook
Challenging Fukuyama’s model of political order, this book presents a compelling new narrative. It argues Western countries followed a “covenant” model while China adopted a “force” model, explaining their divergent historical paths and analyzing their future competition.
Globalized Injustice
This volume unearths the pervasive injustices shaping our world. It highlights the lived experiences and resistance of marginalized groups while challenging readers to recognize oppression, foster solidarity, and embrace the possibility of transformation.
Civil Disobedience in Contemporary Turkey
This book examines civil disobedience in Turkey, from the Saturday Mothers’ silent protests to environmental sit-ins. Drawing on eyewitness accounts, it explores the power of peaceful resistance, linking local struggles to the philosophies of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.
Bureaucratic Reforms in Bangladesh
This book examines the complex journey of reforming Bangladesh’s bureaucracy, delving into deep-seated issues like political interference and resistance to change. A must-read for anyone interested in a more efficient and accountable, citizen-friendly system.
Whistleblowing and Whistleblowers in Africa
This book examines whistleblowing’s crucial role in combating corruption in Africa. Drawing on case studies and lived experiences from across the continent, it provides deep insights into the challenges whistleblowers face and the mechanisms for promoting accountability.
When economics isn’t a science, democracy suffers. This book introduces a rigorous new method to reform both economics and education, offering a clear lens through which to understand the geopolitical and economic chaos of our time.
12 Pipelines Across North America
This book is about why oil and gas pipelines in North America succeed or fail politically. Widespread acts of de-legitimation and incompetence explain why these projects are so difficult to complete, making their story an intriguing account for any observer.
Dialogue Across Divides
This is the untold story of the Pugwash Conferences, Nobel Peace Prize winners who played a behind-the-scenes role in the world’s most intractable conflicts, from the Iran nuclear issue to talking to the Taliban, carving out a niche as contributors to diplomatic breakthroughs.
This book offers 180 actionable principles to empower new school leaders and inspire experienced ones. Drawing from the author’s extensive career, this guide is grounded in real-world challenges and equips you with practical strategies to drive meaningful, sustainable change.
Events, Issues, and Actions
This collection of contemporary essays mixes personal reflection and analysis to understand our troubled times. Exploring modern politics and recent events, the essays argue that by examining the world around us, we can build a better society—a Democratic Socialist world.
Coevolution of Mutualistic Species Assemblages
While new evidence suggests complex human societies preceded agriculture, little attention has been given to how humans extended cooperation to animals. This book provides a novel framework, offering insight into our coevolution with nonhuman animals.
The New Cold War
We are entering Cold War II. This time the fraught relationship is between China and America. With military build-ups, constant cyber attacks, and militarization of the South China Sea, what are the risks of this new Cold War descending into a hot war?
The Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Economic Diplomacy
Explore the pivotal role of the UAE’s sovereign wealth funds in its economic diplomacy. Discover how these powerful state investors shape international relations and soft power, with captivating case studies and insights from leading experts.
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