Reading room

It is sometimes difficult to know what books to read on international issues; thankfully the AIIA has Reading Room: the online book review section of the Australian Journal of International Affairs. Literature reviewed includes international relations, security or history, among other topics.
To suggest a title for review or to offer to review, contact australianoutlook@internationalaffairs.org.au.

19 Jan 2023
Michael Mandelbaum’s latest book takes readers through America’s rise from weak, settler-nation to hyper-power hegemon over the past 250 years.
09 Jan 2023
The United States is going through a profound transition to which there are only difficult and costly choices. In this
14 Dec 2022
Under the leadership of Abe Shinzo, Japan devised a grand strategy for managing China’s rising economic and military power. In
13 Dec 2022
Julia Gillard’s sexism and misogyny speech is now regarded as a defining moment in Australian political history. This book documents
08 Dec 2022
What explains the diversity in policy responses, actions, and narratives of great powers? In this timely analysis, the author examines
25 Nov 2022
James Cotton’s selection of key documents from Australia’s diplomatic history in the 1930s extensively details Australia’s historical commitment to principled
23 Nov 2022
Australia today is ideally positioned – geographically and civilizationally – to work between Asian-region societies and Western states in “updating”
18 Nov 2022
Following the recent 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), China will likely accelerate efforts to transform the
14 Oct 2022
As Australia’s new government attempts to reset the country’s troubled relationship with China, James Curran’s new book reminds us that
26 Sep 2022
Nicholas Mulder explores the historical use of economic sanctions. He uncovers how this coercive wartime tool was turned into a
21 Sep 2022
Terrorist organisations need money to carry out their activities. Jessica Davis uncovers the many ways terrorist organisations procure and protect
15 Sep 2022
The CCP now has both the capability and intent to compete in and win geostrategic contests. The more contested strategic