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Handbook of Middle East Politics

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:15:00 GMT

Shahram Akbarzadeh's edited book, Handbook of Middle East Politics, sheds light on the Middle East's dynamic social, political, and ideological transformations and provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the global dimensions of regional problems.

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

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:13:00 GMT

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 East.

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

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:09:00 GMT

The author introduces foundational geopolitical concepts, including the technopolar world and sovereignty 2.0, before advancing to specialized constructs such as digital autonomy and cognitive diplomacy. This progression establishes a clear, intuitive hierarchical structure.

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

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:08:00 GMT

By integrating postcolonial theory, campus practices, and cultural politics, the book presents a clear narrative that cautions against the risks of illiberalism in the name of anti-racism.

Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:06:00 GMT

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

Türkiye's Soft Power: Re-Imagined on its Centennial

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The book Türkiye's Soft Power: Re-Imagined on its Centennial offers a rigorous attempt to address the theoretical and conceptual gaps in current analyses of Türkiye's soft power.

The Political Football Stadium: Identity Discourses and Power Struggles

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:01:00 GMT

Football has always been closely linked to social struggle, identity formation, and power dynamics. The Political Football Stadium: Identity Discourses and Power Struggles, edited by Başak Alpan, Albrecht Sonntag, and Katarzyna Herd, contributes to the literature directly within the context of this natural relationship.

The Internationalists: The Fight to Restore American Foreign Policy after Trump

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:59:00 GMT

The book primarily discusses how the Biden Administration attempted to revive U.S. foreign policy after the first Trump Administration.

Migrations in the Mediterranean

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:55:00 GMT

Migrations in the Mediterranean, edited by Ricard Zapata-Barrero and Ibrahim Awad, is a significant study that aims to position the Mediterranean as an independent scale of analysis in migration literature.

The Global Politics of Forced Migration: An Australian Perspective

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:55:00 GMT

In "The Global Politics of Forced Migration," Fethi Mansouri uses Australia's asylum and refugee policy as a case study to critique deterrence-oriented approaches that are now prevalent across much of the Global North.