Review – Lagos to Mombasa
This podcast from the Center for Global Development is a much needed addition to the African policy field, but questions arise regarding its lack of focus on political economy.
Review – Nationalisms in International Politics
Kathleen Powers provides a timely overview of the different types of nationalism and their impact, but the theoretical framework and proposed binaries remain problematic.
Review – Crunch Time
Sreeram Chaulia’s book adds to neo-realist discourses of Indian strategic thought and provides directions for future research in international relations and strategic studies.
Review – Reflections on a United Nations’ Career
This book is an in-depth account of a UN official’s experiences in the global aid sector, and is an ideal read for aspirants in this field.
Review – Watermelon Democracy
This book explores the overpromised and underdelivered nature of democracy in Egypt, and questions the contribution of various factors.
Review – Saving the News
This book provides a compelling account of why government action is required in the US to protect media freedoms under the First Amendment.
Review – Never-Ending War on Terror
This book focusses on the American military and cultural response to 9/11, and questions whether the campaign will ever have an end in sight.
Review – The Misinformation Age
A useful account of how to identify factors driving the spread of false beliefs in society, but it remains to be seen whether the warnings come too late.
Review – Beyond the Steppe Frontier
This book is a well-collated collection of biographical accounts and empirical studies that gives life to the Sino-Russian border.
Review – Time Is A Mother
This poetry collection includes themes of personal loss and mortality that also provide insights into broader political struggles and conflicts in IR.
