A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
A History of Muslims, Christians, and Jews in the Middle East
A nation must think before it acts.
The World of James Bond: The Lives and Times of 007
This book presents an insightful and thoroughly entertaining exploration of the political context of the Bond books and films. Jeremy Black offers a historian’s interpretation from the perspective of... Read more »
False Dawn: Protest, Democracy, and Violence in the New Middle East
Half a decade after Arabs across the Middle East poured into the streets to demand change, hopes for democracy have disappeared in a maelstrom of violence and renewed state... Read more »
China’s Global Engagement Cooperation, Competition, and Influence in the 21st Century
China is again undergoing a period of significant transition. Internally, China’s leaders are addressing challenges to the economy and other domestic issues after three decades of dramatic growth and... Read more »
Nexus of Global Jihad: Understanding Cooperation Among Terrorists
Leading jihadist groups such as al-Qaeda and the Islamic State dominate through cooperation in the form of knowledge sharing, resource sharing, joint training exercises, and operational collaboration. They build... Read more »
Turning to Political Violence: The Emergence of Terrorism
What motivates those who commit violence in the name of political beliefs? Terrorism today is not solely the preserve of Islam, nor is it a new phenomenon. It emerges... Read more »