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
Restoring Clausewitz: A Critical Companion to On War by J. Furman Daniel, III, addresses a persistent problem in the study of war and strategy: Carl
What does it really mean to “speak Chinese”? Many equate Chinese with Standard Mandarin, an assumption that conceals the vast complexity of the Sinitic language
As environmental crises continue to transform global culture, Ecological and Environmental Turns: (Re)mapping China’s Sociocultural Landscape through Ecocinema by Professor Shuqin Cui, the Bowdoin Professor
Irregular warfare and strategic competition define much of today’s global security environment. Professors teaching in security studies, political science, and international relations are looking for
