Features

Review – Democratic Civil-Military Relations

Paul Chambers • Jul 28 2012 • Features

The demands placed on European democracies have re-prioritized values for the armed forces. This book offers a pioneering study of the challenges in democratic civil-military relations.

Review – Confront and Conceal

Andrew J. Gawthorpe • Jul 26 2012 • Features

Those wishing to understand the limitations of American power and how difficult the foreign policy-making process will be in an age of austerity should consult this first draft of history.

Review – Tiger Trap: America’s Secret Spy War with China

Shiran Shen • Jul 19 2012 • Features

The stakes of Chinese espionage against the US are higher than ever. Tiger Trap is a timely book which enriches understanding of the issue.

Review – Muslims in Indian Cities

Reece Jones • Jul 12 2012 • Features

As the authors of this volume demonstrate, India’s 170 million Muslim population have been the losers in a legacy of establishing separate territories for non-territorial religious categories.

Review – Can Intervention Work?

Chris McCarthy • Jul 9 2012 • Features

Stewart and Knaus argue that the international community is capable of stopping mass atrocities. Yet, it must adopt an incremental approach burnished by local knowledge and expertise.

Just Graduated? Why Not Try a Masters in IR?

E-International Relations • Jun 29 2012 • Features

For a lot of students, it’s that time of the year – graduation! It can be daunting figuring out what to do next. If you do fancy a shot at a graduate program, read on for some handy resources.

Review – Theorising Medieval Geopolitics

Andrew Linklater • Jun 27 2012 • Features

The medieval era is largely-neglected in IR. Latham’s innovative study stimulates large questions about the relationship between the medieval and modern international orders.

Review – Global Warming Gridlock

Nick Chan • Jun 25 2012 • Features

Global Warming Gridlock has in its crosshairs the conventional wisdom that has straitjacketed both national and international efforts at dealing with climate change

Review – Justifying Ballistic Missile Defence

Bleddyn E. Bowen • Jun 24 2012 • Features

Columba Peoples considers why it is that successive US administrations have pursued missile defence and calls for a critical approach to understand the role of technology in security.

Student Book Features: Human Rights and International Law

Peter Brett • Jun 21 2012 • Features

The realist view of law and human rights is rapidly going out of fashion. In its place liberal, constructivist and critical theories have come to the fore.

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