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After seven decades of existence has the UN become obsolete? As Jussi Hanhimäki proves in the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, the answer is no. The UN remains an indispensable organization that continues to save lives and improve the world as its founders hoped. Since its...

What true statecraft consists of, and how to know a statesman when we see one In the modern world we yearn for great leaders but resist them when they come along. In this much-needed essay, Steven B. Smith tells us that a statesman is something far different from a demagogue or a technocrat; he...

How did a genteel Victorian parlor game become a secret weapon of Cold War diplomacy and thrilling sports history? Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this fascinating true story transports you from elegant 19th-century drawing rooms to intense international arenas. Feel the geopolitical...

Step into the gripping history of international relations, where strategic negotiation prevents global war. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking commute or deep intellectual focus, this immersive journey explores the secret deals, high-tension brinkmanship, and fragile treaties that...

Step inside the gripping world of backchannel statecraft where shadow negotiators secretly prevent global catastrophes. Perfect for an intellectual commute or a deep-focus learning session, this thought-provoking deep dive exposes the high-stakes reality of international relations. Forget the...

Discover how a rugged Himalayan kingdom defied expanding empires to remain fiercely independent and unconquered. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this epic historical journey explores the breathtaking landscapes and brilliant military strategies that protected a sovereign...

Explore how a vulnerable alpine settlement transformed into a global diplomatic haven shaping modern European history. Perfect for an educational morning commute or deep focus listening, this intellectual journey reveals how geographic weakness birthed unmatched political influence. Step inside...

Witness how a tiny lakeside town evolved into the epicenter of the Protestant Reformation and global diplomacy. Perfect for your morning commute, this sweeping history charts the extraordinary rise of a city that shaped the western world. From strategic Alpine trade routes to struggles against...

Discover how a modest medieval market town evolved into the geopolitical heart of European diplomacy and power. Whether you are prepping for a European getaway or seeking an intriguing commute listen, this captivating urban history delivers. Follow the fascinating transformation of a neutral...

Experience gripping European history and global diplomacy as a medieval town transforms into a sanctuary for peace. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking journey reveals how fierce struggles for independence forged a resilient civic identity out of the shadows of larger...

Witness the epic urban history of a highland camp transforming into an African diplomatic powerhouse. Perfect for a daily commute or immersive armchair travel, this fascinating narrative captures the fierce dynamics of colonial resistance and modernization. Experience the shock of foreign...

Master ethical leadership and high-stakes negotiation by applying ancient diplomatic strategies to modern conflicts. Whether you are navigating workplace politics during your commute or preparing to mediate a boardroom dispute, these tactics provide a distinct competitive advantage. Transform...

An unflinching exposé of Israel’s lobby, showing how its outsized influence works against our national interests and threatens our freedom. The greatest story in geopolitics and in American domestic affairs is how the far-right government of a small Middle Eastern country came to hold a...

Before commercial whaling was outlawed in the 1980s, diplomats, scientists, bureaucrats, environmentalists, and sometimes even whalers themselves had attempted to create an international regulatory framework that would allow for a sustainable whaling industry. In Whales and Nations, Kurkpatrick Dorsey tells the story of the international negotiation, scientific research, and industrial development behind these efforts and their ultimate failure.

An in-depth examination of how the United States can build more effective partner militaries Military assistance has a bad reputation. Large-scale attempts to build partner militaries in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Vietnam cost the United States billions of dollars and ended ignominiously, with the...

In The Ultimate Goal, Vikram Sood, former chief of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), explains 'the narrative' and how a country's ability to construct, sustain and control narratives, at home and abroad, enhances its strength and position. Intelligence...

War is not an aberration of civilization. It is civilization's shadow—cast in every direction, at every hour, by the very light that humanity imagines will guide it to peace.

A relationship takes work, compromise and trust in one another. But in order to make it a special relationship, a little more diplomacy may be required… When it came to Charles and Mary Bagot, the gossips of Regency England had more than their fill. The marriage, initially the toast of high...

A relationship takes work, compromise and trust in one another. But in order to make it a special relationship, a little more diplomacy may be required… When it came to Charles and Mary Bagot, the gossips of Regency England had more than their fill. The marriage, initially the toast of high...

Part memoir, part diplomatic and political treatise, and part love letter to a society he grew up in as a bicultural and bilingual American, Dr. Walker provides the tools needed to fully understand and appreciate what Japan represents to the United States and to the world today.