Sten Rynning traces the political history of NATO from its inception in 1949, through to the ongoing Ukraine War and
Do preferential trade agreements truly help African economies, or do they keep them trapped in a cycle of dependency? In
A broad and timely introduction to the challenges of technology governance, Marcus Smith’s Techno: Humans and Technology invites readers into
Thomas Hale’s book Long Problems skilfully unpacks the issue of time that prevents humans to adequately formulate and implement responses.
Amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and tumult, Paul Tucker draws on International Relations theory, political economy, tangible examples, and his own
As a fragile peace deal risks splintering in Tigray, a catastrophic humanitarian crisis could get even worse. As Chair of
Based on in-depth analysis of opinion polls available for the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, the book
Evan Mawdsley’s Supremacy at Sea is an engaging and fast moving account of the opening moves of the U.S. Navy's
Examining the Chinese Communist Party’s century-long trajectory, this volume analyses its resilience, ideological governance, and modernisation strategies. While offering rich
Hansbury’s book examines Belarus’s 2020 uprising, Lukashenka’s survival strategies, and the West’s response. While insightful and engaging, it overlooks key
Ahead of the 2025 Filipino general election, political tensions surrounding President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. have captured global attention. In
Hawai‘i’s Chinese community has played a pivotal yet often overlooked role in the islands’ history, shaping its social and economic
Climate change is an existential threat for Pacific nations and Australia, according to the authors of Climate politics in Oceania:
The recently published memoirs of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel are fuelling the present-day criticism of her legacy. And it
Kushner’s The Geography of Injustice unravels the contested war crimes trials and lingering memory of Japanese wartime atrocities, offering critical
Capturing News, Capturing Democracy highlights how government capture of media, exemplified by the Voice of America under the Trump administration,
Australia is debating how best to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for economic growth, especially to boost its long-sluggish productivity. In
The world is entering a new Cold War between the United States and China, requiring a comprehensive, aggressive strategy to
Slick by Royce Kurmelovs is a compelling exploration of how the fossil fuel industry has managed to maintain its dominance
In Canada First, Not Canada Alone, Chapnick and McKercher make a renewed case for understanding Canada’s place in world politics
Geoff Raby's new book examines the evolving power dynamics in Core Eurasia, focusing on the competition between China and Russia,
“Repeat: A Warning From History” is Dennis Glover's new book that looks to the future as much as the past.
Harrison's groundbreaking study reveals how military conscription has been weaponised as a tool of genocide, with devastating case studies from
Kevin Rudd’s new book, “On Xi Jinping,” offers insightful analysis of the transformation of Chinese politics, economics, and foreign policy
In “South Sudan's Fateful Struggle,” Steven Roach presents the history and fundamental causes driving conflict in the world's youngest country.
“The Dragon Roars Back” is a deep-dive into the leadership and foreign policy of the People's Republic of China. With
Allan Behm's undertaking of the odd couple relationship that characterises the Australia-American relationship is refreshing and bold. Australia's foreign policy
In ”Smoke and Ashes,” Amitav Ghosh takes the reader through a broad, yet deeply personal exploration of opium's history, its
The US has stumbled into at least two “New Cold Wars,” according to David Sanger. And as he writes, this
I Will Show You How It Was is a personal Ukrainian perspective on the realities of the Russian invasion of
Gary Bass's new book takes the reader through a detailed account of the “Tokyo Trials”; court sessions held by the
Named after a particularly eventful year in German history, 1923 is a book that examines the economic and political context
Indonesia’s farming sector is shrinking, with modern challenges like urban migration, reliance on imports, and declining land availability threatening food
America in the World is a collection of key US diplomatic documents from the Spanish-American War to the Biden administration.
It’s an achievement for Adrian Karatnycky to analyse over three decades of Ukrainian independence and six presidents in 306 pages.
Base Towns investigates the emergence of anti-US military movements across East Asia. The author's study highlights significant local differences, offering
Helen Fry's book sheds light on the untold stories of women who defied barriers to excel in intelligence roles during
The book deals with “The China-Australia Migration Corridor,” the largest and longest established of China-Australia flows. It provides valuable information
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s recent book gives readers insight into his Christian evangelical thinking. However, outside of AUKUS and
The Obama administration’s Pivot to Asia was the right idea at the right time, according to a new book by
The Iraqi Ba’ath regime’s murderous attacks on Kurdish populations in the 1970s and 1980s had ongoing impacts on Kurds in
As it is with all legends, the more distant the memory, the greater the reverence and the sketchier the details.
Nabila Ramdani's Fixing France explores the paradox of a nation that claims to be egalitarian yet is profoundly divided along
Russian imperialist governments and public agencies have for centuries promoted false narratives about Ukraine both to the domestic audience of
Eastern Europe's transformation since the fall of the Berlin Wall still highlights deep East-West divides. Till Hilmar's book explores how
It is not surprising that China's Xi Jinping should visit France, Europe’s second largest economy and one of the dominant
Freudenberg published “At What Cost” in 2021, documenting the exponential rise of corporate control of the health economy, and cataloguing
In the past decade, China has emerged as Australia’s biggest competitor for influence in both Papua New Guinea (PNG) and
On the fortieth anniversary of the ANZUS alliance, Coral Bell reflected on its significance for Australia in 1991 and the
In this volume, Miaad A. Hassan takes issue with “defined” political and social systems, and outlines how majorities and minorities
The subtitle of Chodor and Hameiri’s book is “Learning the Lessons from Australia’s COVID-19 Response.” There is one lesson in
Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's latest book, Why Bharat Matters, offers a deep look at the civilisational turn in India's
America’s foreign policy has always been a battleground between isolationist and internationalist forces, according to Charles Kupchan. The tussle continues
In the shadow of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East it is challenging to imagine a farewell to
How should the West view China’s rise on the global stage? Kerry Brown’s China Incorporated challenges common misconceptions of China’s
Nicholas J. Cull highlights the importance of proactively preserving a nation’s public image. Debunking negative propaganda in retrospect might not
O'Keefe’s book on Australian foreign policymaking provides an extensive overview, especially of Australia’s major diplomatic relationships. This work goes far
In this thought-provoking book Yasheng Huang seeks to explain the unique stability of the Chinese political system over 1500 years
Under Xi Jinping, China has returned to ideology-based policies and abandoned collective leadership, according to Steve Tsang and Olivia Cheung.
An interesting insight into insurgencies is that they rarely succeed. David H. Ucko’s Insurgent’s Dilemma: A Struggle to Prevail shows
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Philippine's President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr first official visit to Australia; statement on death
In his third edition of “India after Gandhi,” historian Ramachandra Guha argues that India is now in the middle of
In her book, Séverine Autesserre investigates the persistence of an “unlikely peace” in certain conflict-ridden areas like Idjwi in Congo
Australia is seemingly focused on the red centre and the wealth generated by its vast farms and mines. Ian Hoskins’
As a middle power in an increasingly volatile and contested region, Geoff Heriot argues that Australian Governments need to be
For a long time, India’s academic and foreign policy circles have suffered from a “blind spot” on Myanmar, despite the
Anthony Cooper, together with Thorsten Perl, provides a well-researched account of a British air raid on Berlin, in December 1943.
Charles Dunst, current foreign policy advisor to Colorado Democratic Senator Michael F. Bennet, offers a perspective on how democracies can
Professors John Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato contest the view that states frequently act irrationally. In response, they propose their own
In just two years, Javier Milei, a political outsider and best known for his YouTube and TikTok virals, managed to
Krishnan Nayar’s big history exemplifies our general willingness to take positions on national histories and political arrangements without bothering to
The current approach of the Arab League to Israel-Palestine issues serves more as a diplomatic veneer rather than a catalyst
In absence of a plan B for the 2024 presidential elections, support for Maria Corina Machado in the primary elections
Donald Trump is an endlessly fascinating political figure for Australians, not just because of the experience of his 2017-2021 presidency,
The American government is taking advantage of its central position in many global networks to pursue its security interests through
Western societies have shown a great deal of solidarity with Ukraine. 20 months after the invasion, however, there are some
Sam Roggeveen takes issue with assumptions concerning the staying power of the United States in East Asia, while also arguing
Türkiye has firmly opposed any harm to civilians and innocents in Gaza and Israel. Despite keeping with his unwavering support
It is no secret that the UN needs reform. Nearly eight decades on, and with great power competition having returned,
The Member of Parliament from Parramatta, home to the largest number of Indian diaspora residents, Andrew Charlton provides an engaging
Victor D. Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo’s Korea, a New History of South & North is a highly engaging essay
Semiconductors moved to the heart of geopolitics during the postwar period, from the Cold War to the 1990/91 Gulf War.
Isaac Saney offers an authoritative account of Cuba’s role in liberating Namibia and South Africa that is centred on the
The authors of this timely edition provide the reader with new and engaging perspectives on the Kim Jung-un regime. Neither
Ajay Gudavarthy unpacks the success of the political right in India. In addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime
Europe made great progress towards a “whole and free” continent during the 35 years until 2007/08, when a cascade of
Given the continued relevance of neoliberal economic policy in India, it becomes imperative to investigate the domestic roots of such
Martin Wolf’s new book dissects in great depth the threat of a “crisis of democratic capitalism.” He leaves this reader
The contested history of the partition of India, and ultimately Pakistan's formation, is divulged in this book. Issues arise from
This book traces US diplomacy, relations, and activity in Southeast Asia through recent history, highlighting both the strengths and flaws
The challenge of creating and breaking coded messages has been a crucial part of intelligence work for centuries. From cracking
Professor Raina MacIntyre proposes that we are entirely too complacent about the risks of pandemics. According to the author, pandemics
Violence and crime contribute to one of Latin America’s most pressing social problems. This book provides an overview of this
Despite increasing awareness of the need for reform, police abuse and violence remain a major problem in the United States.
Following the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, it was recognised that international controls were essential
Elizabeth Buchanan notes that publishing a book just as the central character invades a neighbouring country presents an array of
Relations between Russia and the West have deteriorated drastically since the optimistic days of the 1980s and 90s. This is
Did the Forever Wars borne out of the War on Terror produce the administration of Donald Trump? According to the
In this telling of Australia's long-term assistance mission to the Solomon Islands, author Michael Wesley dives deep into Australia's foreign
In the discussion of British antislavery activity, Raphaël Cheriau posits that English international diplomacy may have shaped a new theory
Dr Bob Bowker is a former Australian diplomat, intelligence analyst, and academic who has followed affairs in the Middle East
In his new book, Pacific Power Paradox, Van Jackson seeks to correct our vision of the past through his argument
In Enemies Near and Far, Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Thomas Joscelyn provide a theoretical framework for how terrorist groups innovate their
This volume offers a compelling analysis of how neoliberalism has impacted conservative, nationalistic movements and the gendered and racialised violence
In their book, Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China, Hal Brands and Michael Beckley argue that China is passing
This important book returns the rich and contextually valuable perspectives of different peoples to the policy forefront. The broad divisiveness
The latest book by Richard Hanania examines American historic and contemporary foreign policy decisions through the lens of public choice
It has recently become fashionable in Washington and other defence and foreign policy establishments to view China as eternally devious.
Julia Margaret Zulver’s High-Risk Feminism in Colombia comes at just the right moment. Over the last decade, Latin America’s bottom-up
The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) safeguards system defends human civilisation. Trevor Findlay’s book casts new light on one of
Michael Mandelbaum’s latest book takes readers through America’s rise from weak, settler-nation to hyper-power hegemon over the past 250 years.
The United States is going through a profound transition to which there are only difficult and costly choices. In this
Under the leadership of Abe Shinzo, Japan devised a grand strategy for managing China’s rising economic and military power. In
Julia Gillard’s sexism and misogyny speech is now regarded as a defining moment in Australian political history. This book documents
James Cotton’s selection of key documents from Australia’s diplomatic history in the 1930s extensively details Australia’s historical commitment to principled
History seems to be accelerating with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, following in the footsteps of COVID-19 and the rise of
Australian Institute of International Affairs National President Allan Gyngell starts his history of Australian foreign policy with the observation that
Book Review: Europe in an Era of Growing Sino-American Competition: Coping with an Unstable Triangle
Geopolitical competition between the US and China can provoke dangerous status conflicts for which Europe seems ill-prepared. This edited collection
Tharoor provides a scathing criticism of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While Tharoor is a member of the opposition,
In The Invisibility Bargain: Governance, Networks and Human Security, Jeffrey Pugh focuses on Ecuador's immigration policies from 2000 to 2017.
The world is still in a state of shock as it seeks to analyse and understand Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
“Good international citizenship” (GIC) was a major theme in Gareth Evans’s role as Australia’s foreign minister and has also featured
The global ruptures brought by the COVID-19 pandemic have created a profound moment of political transformation, teeming with possibilities for
Public Intellectual seeks to reveal how Richard Falk became prominent in America and internationally as a public intellectual and citizen
Abe Shinzō was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister. But his legacy will be mixed at best, according to a recent volume
In the age of neoliberal globalisation, regional integration is conceptualised predominantly in economic terms. Power Relations and Comparative Regionalism argues
The origins of COVID-19 are rather murky, as Jasper Becker argues in “Made in China.” We need an independent inquiry
Through this collection of interviews, Chomsky highlights many issues facing contemporary society. The book discusses the pandemic and the rise
Adolescents in Humanitarian Crisis offers an insight into issues facing adolescents in crisis situations. It spans multiple regions and issues,
Christopher Bickerton and Carlo Invernizzi Accetti describe, define, and diagnose what they consider to be a new logic of democratic
Feargal Cochrane’s new book, Northern Ireland: The Fragile Peace, offers an insightful account of the long struggle to achieve peace
China seems to be on a path towards global leadership. However, according to Luke Patey, with middle powers and developing
Recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, acknowledges the mental distress suffered by veterans of war. Tine Molendjik argues that
The Tiananmen Square Massacre offered a violent glimpse into the nature of Chinese politics under a communist government. In his
Joko Widodo’s victory in the presidential race in 2014 challenged the previously elitist political establishment. His victory represented change, however
One part of China's Belt and Road Initiative is a high-speed train project from Kunming, China through Southeast Asia to
A missing or lost life impacts others, the effects of which can be far reaching and last lifetimes. Acknowledging this, the International Committee
According to Bill Hayton, the modern Chinese state was constructed, or “invented,” at the end of the Qing Dynasty, based
The 20th century saw unprecedented social changes which heightened women’s inclusion in public life. Jacqui True’s new book depicts the
International relations are more than just government. With relations between Canberra and Beijing at a stalemate, the story of AFL
The dominant narrative in Southeast Asia is that China is drawing all the region’s states into its sphere of influence.
Increasingly politicians are realising climate change is quickly spiralling out of control, with limited time left to dispel the threat.
The United States is a country that has lost its way in the emerging Asian Century. The new administration will
Proximity matters, and so too do acute political and socioeconomic inequalities. These are the twin premises of this fascinating collection
By most accounts, China has behaved badly through the COVID-19 pandemic. Fascinating insights can be derived about China’s present behaviour
The Australian Treasury’s initial purpose was to be a bookkeeper and budget manager for the new commonwealth government. A couple
Trump’s “America First” policies have paved the way for regional powers to assert their own local agendas. Sreeram Chaulia examines
A close examination of ports and other infrastructure projects in Indonesia and Australia brings to light a paradox of success
Srinivasan, Mayall, and Pulipaka offer a thorough insight into how cultural values, supranational institutions, and ideology influence foreign policymaking. This
David Cameron’s memoir appropriately highlights the successes of his Conservative government but is marred by his twisted justifications of the
Hugh White’s new book, How to Defend Australia, recommends Australia double defence spending and consider nuclear weapons. Both are highly
Tim Bowden takes a compassionate yet irreverent look at the experiences of Australian diggers in World War II. Even today,
The National President of the AIIA, Allan Gyngell, launched a new book, Meeting Saddam’s Men: Looking for Iraq’s Weapons of
Partition Voices accounts for the survivors of mass atrocities that took place during India’s partition. Their voices are not just
“The Solidarity Challenge” is the story of John Burgess, who was the former Australian Ambassador to Poland from 1980-81. His
Brian Toohey's book, "Secret," offers an scathing assessment of Australia's decision making in defence and foreign policy. “We the Government
Hugh White should be praised for getting Australians to think the unthinkable and alerting them to our deteriorating strategic situation,
In Eric Drummond and his Legacies: The League of Nations and the Beginnings of Global Governance, David Macfadyen, Michael DV
Benjamin Isakhan, Shamiran Mako and Fadi Dawood’s edited collection State and Society in Iraq: Citizenship Under Occupation, Dictatorship and Democratisation
Alyssa Ayres’ Our Time Has Come: How India is Making its Place in the World is an ambitious, evidence-packed and
Eileen Chanin’s Capital Designs: Australia House and Visions of an Imperial London is a meticulously researched and illustrated account of
In Bapak Angkatan Udara: Suryadi Suryadarma, Adityawarman Suryadarma gives a biographical account of his father’s life and career as the
Brendan Taylor’s The Four Flashpoints: How Asia Goes to War is a model of policy-engaged scholarship that should be required
In Rise and Resist, Clare Press takes a look at the developments in 21st-century democracy. She explores the new counterculture
The United States has lost its political and moral primacy and is now confronting an increasingly assertive China. As power
The rise of populists, a growing number of authoritarian regimes and an apparent loss of confidence in democratic politicians have
Despite the coming demise of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, the volume is a timely reminder of the limited
A transnational textbook illustrates the complexity of current-day diplomacy at a time of unprecedented disruption. University textbooks that highlight the
This book makes for an excellent primer on issues of Asia-Pacific security, with 12 chapters exploring both traditional and non-traditional
Understanding political processes in a country of Indonesia’s geography and population size—not to mention ethnic, religious and socio-economic heterogeneity—is a
Although it joins a growing list of jeremiads about the possible end of Western civilisation, Edward Luce’s book usefully puts
Asia is commonly depicted as the most rapidly growing and economically dynamic region in the world. John West's book offers
Nostalgia paints 1948-1958 as a golden era of economic growth and modernisation in Venezuela. Lisa Blackmore challenges these views by
The political, economic and security power play between China and India, arguably the two most critical Asian powers today, is
This is a fascinating book by a pioneer of international relations scholarship in Australia. Tony Palfreeman founded the study of
In the post-World War II period, significant shifts have occurred in the place of Indigenous servicemen and servicewomen in the
In Cold War and Decolonisation, Andrea Benvenuti has written a careful analysis of Australian policy towards the decolonisation of Malaya,
One of the key lessons of Kautilya’s great manual of statecraft, the Arthashastra, is that the effective management of an
What will an Asia-Pacific without America look like? In this topical and critically important essay, Hugh White discusses the scenario
Transitional justice has emerged, over the last three decades, as a globally recognised approach to addressing one of the greatest
International Relations has long been dominated by classical and often Anglo-American theorists. This book seeks to address this issue by exploring
The Anarchical Society, undoubtedly Hedley Bull’s most famous work, turned 40 in 2017. The Anarchical Society at 40: Contemporary Challenges and
This is a powerful narrative, providing an insider’s perspective to events of relevance in Pakistan’s history and politics as well
The need to understand the intersection between international relations and technology theory is more important than ever. While one book
Challenging orthodox views is not an easy matter and the contributors to The Honest History Book have done significant thinking