Review – Faith-Based Organizations at the United Nations
Addressing a marked gap in IR literature, Haynes provides a timely account of how religious organizations play an increasingly important role in international affairs.
Review – Informal Ambassadors
Cooper makes a solid case for the mediating roles these cultural ambassadors played in elite circles, but at times her evaluation of their importance can seem stretched.
Review – Sexualities in World Politics
A timely collection that reflects the contemporary zeitgeist of LGBT politics, raises important disciplinary questions, and promises to open up new dialogue within IR.
Review – Christian Approaches to International Affairs
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
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.
Review – Democracy, Revolution and Geopolitics in Latin America
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
Lampton’s book provides fascinating new information and perspectives on modern China’s political system, but for existing scholars and students of Chinese politics.
Review – The End of Power
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.
Review – China’s Foreign Political and Economic Relations
Heilmann & Schmidt provide an objective and insightful account of China’s policy-making. Their book is therefore recommended for anyone interested in contemporary China.
Review – The Two-State Solution
This edited volume is an analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but could have done better drawing out the relevance of history to today’s facts and future visions
