Features

Edited Collection – Caliphates and Islamic Global Politics

E-International Relations • Apr 5 2015 • Features

This collection addresses common questions about Political Islam, Islamic State/ISIS, and challenges common understandings on the issue of Islam and democracy.

Review – Christian Approaches to International Affairs

Tanya Schwarz • Apr 1 2015 • Features

Despite its faults, Troy’s book is still an important intervention into debates focusing on how religion should be integrated into IR.

Review – North Korea and Northeast Asian Regional Security

Benjamin Habib • Mar 24 2015 • Features

Shen’s edited book presents a good collection of regional perspectives on the security problems posed by a nuclear North Korea during the late-Kim Jong Il period.

Interview – Santiago Zabala

E-International Relations • Mar 23 2015 • Features

Professor Zabala shares his insights on the irrelevance of nationality, the continuing relevance of Marx, and explains how Hugo Chávez bears similarities to Barack Obama.

Review – Democracy, Revolution and Geopolitics in Latin America

Thomas Muhr • Mar 18 2015 • Features

This outstanding volume is a crucial contribution to the ongoing paradigmatic struggle over how to make sense of the revolutionary transformations of Latin America.

Review – Following the Leader

Francis Grice • Mar 13 2015 • Features

Lampton’s book provides fascinating new information and perspectives on modern China’s political system, but for existing scholars and students of Chinese politics.

Interview – Marina Ottaway

E-International Relations • Mar 8 2015 • Features

Marina Ottaway, senior scholar at Woodrow Wilson Center, talks about the fight against ISIS, US democracy promotion, prospects for Egypt, and secular parties in the Middle East.

Review – The End of Power

Tristan Abbott • Mar 7 2015 • Features

Naím’s book is a worthwhile read providing sharp analyses of the history and processes of international power dynamics and takes a fresh look at the evolution of power.

Edited Collection – Ukraine and Russia: People, Politics, Propaganda and Perspectives

E-International Relations • Mar 6 2015 • Features

The authors of this volume each present a facet of the dangerous turmoil provoked by the breakdown in Russo-Ukrainian relations, and thus contribute to a deeper understanding of the ongoing crisis.

Review – China’s Foreign Political and Economic Relations

Angela Stanzel • Mar 1 2015 • Features

Heilmann & Schmidt provide an objective and insightful account of China’s policy-making. Their book is therefore recommended for anyone interested in contemporary China.

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