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Handbook of Middle East Politics

Shahram Akbarzadeh's edited book, Handbook of Middle East Politics, sheds light on the Middle East's dynamic social, political, and ideological...

West Asia: A New American Grand Strategy in the Middle East

The book aims to develop a new grand strategy proposal for the U.S. while discussing the historical origins and boundaries of the concept of Middle...

Cognitive Diplomacy and Digital Autonomy: Statecraft in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

The author introduces foundational geopolitical concepts, including the technopolar world and sovereignty 2.0, before advancing to specialized...

Against Decolonisation: Campus Culture Wars and the Decline of the West

By integrating postcolonial theory, campus practices, and cultural politics, the book presents a clear narrative that cautions against the risks of...

Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order

Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order by Paul Tucker portends a dichotomy between legitimate (democratic) states and...

Cultural Change in Post-Migrant Societies: Re-Imagining Communities through Arts and Cultural Activities

The book’s focus is on migrants enacting within structures that emerged from nation-building, and on how people socialized in these structures are...

Until We Have Won Our Liberty: South Africa after Apartheid

Post-apartheid South Africa’s political transformation has been studied in a broad spectrum. Though often credited as a miracle, the course and...

Islam in Global Modernity: Sociological Theory and the Diversity of Islamic Modernities

Islamic Modernities presents an intellectual attempt to rethink the entangled relationship between Islam and modernity from a sociological...

Sector-Based Action against Corruption: A Guide for Organisations and Professionals

Unlike many anti-corruption works that focus on national or transnational reforms, this book emphasizes sector-specific and organizational efforts.

I’m Here to Ask for Your Vote: How Presidential Campaign Visits Influence Voters

Drawing on U.S. elections from 2008 to 2020, Christopher Devine, an associate professor of political science at the University of Dayton, explores...

A Climate of Truth: Why We Need It and How to Get It

In A Climate of Truth: The Science, the Solutions, and the Road to a Better Future, Mike Berners-Lee offers a timely and accessible reflection on...

Power of Bonding and Non-Western Soft Power Strategy in Iran: Comparing China and India’s Engagement

In an era where Western-centric soft power strategies dominate global politics, the soft power practices of non-Western countries are often...

Algeria Politics and Society from the Dark Decade to the Hirak

Willis’s study fills a crucial gap in the literature with its comprehensive examination of the postcolonial period. His extensive use of primary...

Hidden Hate: The Resilience of Xenophobia

Hidden Hate: The Resilience of Xenophobia by Mathew Creighton revalues xenophobia as a dynamic and multidimensional phenomenon rather than simply...

Understanding the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Turkey: Perspective from Actors

The book Understanding the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Turkey: Perspective from Actors by Emrah Atar, a scholar with expertise in migration and urban...

Batı Dışı Dünya: Hindistan, Güney Afrika ve Türkiye’de Dış Politika Ufku

Many states seek to play roles that exceed their material capabilities. Therefore, comprehending the complexities of foreign policymaking...

The Politics of Policy Analysis

The book offers a broader perspective on the policy analysis process and critiques the classical five-step policy analysis method. According to the...

The Rise and Fall of the Eagle: An Assessment of the Liberal World Order

U.S. hegemony was steadily established over the years through security alliances, international financial institutions, and democratic rhetoric,...

Changing Security Paradigm in West Asia: Regional and International Responses

Although discussions on the regional policies of the European Union are addressed in the context of internal dynamics, more concrete policy...

Dış Politikada Türkiye Doktrini

Debates surrounding the orientation of Turkish foreign policy, particularly discussions on its strategic anchor and claims of an axis shift, remain...

Mapping the Lines in Turkey-U.S. Relations: Making the Vulnerable Partnership

Interestingly, Mapping the Fault Lines in Turkey-U.S. Relations goes beyond its direct focus and resonates with international relations themes at a...

Arming the Sultan: German Arms Trade and Personal Diplomacy in the Ottoman Empire before World War I

The book argues that arms trade agreements in the last century of the Ottoman Empire were products of a complex network of influential figures,...

Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back

The book challenges the dominant mindset that historical colonialism is long gone, instead asserting that today’s data grab is a continuation of...

Deterrence under Uncertainty: Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Warfare

Once based on the bilateral symmetry of the Cold War, the logic of deterrence now faces layered ambiguity, cognitive manipulation, and pervasive...

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