Nationalism: A World History
Nationalism: A World History is an intellectually adventurous, scholarly, and very much needed intervention to the nationalism research field. ...
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The Idea of Pakistan
The Idea of Pakistan is a historical retrospection and a prognostic message. It forces readers to contend with paradoxes of a state based on an idea which has yet to find in the plus side of the balance a stable synthesis of ideology and government, of selfhood and safety. ...
Shared Bonds, Strategic Interests: India-Nepal Relationship in a Turbulent World
The edited book, packs a lot, and has been compiled with great intent to “repriotise” and mend the India-Nepal relationship. ...
The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism
Jin’s book is well-written with loaded, insights and is full of consciously selected tales and incidents. On the contrary, it also seems like a landscape full of secret rabbit holes, where we happily amble around before abruptly finding ourselves in a deserted location. ...
China’s Rising Foreign Ministry: Practices and Representations of Assertive Diplomacy
This book seeks to extend the knowledge of the “practice turn in IR to examine Chinese diplomacy, particularly its assertive diplomatic shift from 2009 to 2020” ...
Contest for the Indo-Pacific: Why China Won’t Map the Future
Medcalf’s Contest for the Indo-Pacific: Why China Won’t Map the Future is a significant addition to the scholarship of the Indo-Pacific. ...
The Art of War: A New Translation by Michael Nylan
The insights shared by Sun Tzu are always applicable regardless of whether one is making a decision about his/her personal problems or taking decisions in boardrooms or even on the battlefield. ...
My Life with the Taliban
The book intertwines Zaeef’s personal journey with an insider’s perspective on the Taliban’s rise, ideology, and struggles., Zaeef provides a window into Afghanistan’s complex socio-political landscape, challenging dominant Western portrayals of the Taliban. ...
A World of Insecurity: Democratic Disenchantment in Rich and Poor Countries
This book can be regarded as a thoughtful and timely intervention in the global debate on democracy, security, and development. ...
Modernising the People’s Liberation Army: Aspiring to Be a Global Military Power
Modernising the People’s Liberation Army ultimately serves as a sober reminder of the unpredictable journey ahead for the PLA and its impact on international security. ...
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