Few classical texts have been invoked as frequently in contemporary debates about great-power rivalry as Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War. References to the ancient
Why is Clausewitz still relevant today? This post explains common misunderstandings of On War and how Restoring Clausewitz helps readers interpret his ideas, plus details on meeting the author at ISA 2026.
What Is Irregular Warfare? Understanding Strategic Competition Below the Threshold of Armed Conflict Irregular warfare has become a central feature of contemporary strategic competition. Rather
Watch this brief video overview of the Cambria Rapid Communications in Conflict and Security series. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qE6eyOQVjE The series is headed by general
Watch this short video to see the books that will be showcased at the AAS 2026 conference. Parallel Journeys Eurasian History Through Travelers’ Eyes (400
Debates about nuclear deterrence and strategic stability have reemerged as central concerns in contemporary security studies. As great-power competition intensifies and nuclear modernization programs accelerate,
Wu Ming-Yi, the youngest ever recipient of Taiwan’s prestigious National Award for Arts for literature, has become one of the defining voices in global ecological
For those tasked with understanding or responding to the 2026 Venezuela crisis—from policy analysts and foreign affairs professionals to academic researchers—US Coercive Diplomacy and the Global Order offers more than historical analysis. It provides a structured way to evaluate the logic, limitations, and long-term consequences of America’s most consequential strategic choices.
Whether used to inform foreign policy debates, support classroom discussion in graduate-level courses, or guide strategic assessments, the clarity, insight, and real-world grounding in Richard Outzen’s book make it a valuable resource.
As global tensions escalate and strategic competition intensifies, scholars and practitioners alike must turn to timely, authoritative sources. The Cambria Rapid Communications in Conflict and
We spoke with Professor Anthony J. Barbieri-Low (University of California, Santa Barbara) about his new book Parallel Journeys: Eurasian History Through Travelers’ Eyes (400 BCE–1936
