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Books by FPRI Scholars
Maps of War: Mapping conflict through the centuries
Purchase Maps of War: Mapping conflict through the centuries There is little documented mapping of conflict prior to the Renaissance period, but, from the 17th century onward, military commanders and... Read more »
The Big Stick: The Limits of Soft Power and the Necessity of Military Force
Purchase The Big Stick: The Limits of Soft Power and the Necessity of Military Force “Speak softly and carry a big stick” Theodore Roosevelt famously said in 1901, when the... Read more »
The Evolution of Modern Grand Strategic Thought
In strategic studies and international relations, grand strategy is a frequently-invoked concept. Yet, despite its popularity, it is not well understood and it has many definitions, some of which... Read more »
Democratic Transformation and Obstruction: EU, US, and Russia in the South Caucasus
Although “democracy promotion” has become a popular term for policy makers and scholars, democratization is rarely a smooth or linear transition. While some countries quickly democratize, others lag behind... Read more »
Democracy Promotion and the Challenges of Illiberal Regional Powers
This book examines Western efforts at democracy promotion, reactions by illiberal challengers and regional powers, and political and societal conditions in target states. It is argued that Western powers... Read more »