“Meticulously researched and compellingly argued, Tracey German’s book could not be more timely and relevant… Examining the roots of the Russian understanding of the changing character of war, and how and why Moscow uses its armed forces, it is essential reading…offering us tools to reflect on what to expect as we look ahead.” —Andrew Monaghan, RUSI
“The thoroughness of Heidi Urben’s book should serve as an example for students and researchers far beyond the confines of military studies. This is true of both the way in which she presents methodological choices, and how she reflects upon the results. Moreover, in her conclusion Urben courageously lists five…
Winning Without Fighting: Irregular Warfare and Strategic Competition in the 21st Century by Rebecca Patterson, Susan Bryant, Ken Gleiman, and Mark Troutman examines the shifting role of irregular warfare in an era of global crises and competition. It defines irregular warfare as actions below the threshold of armed conflict, emphasizing…
France, the first European nation to proclaim universal rights, has faced chronic issues with religious minorities. This book examines the relationship between the French Republic, Jews, and Muslims, comparing their experiences since the French Revolution in both metropolitan France and its colonies. The 2022 elections highlighted tensions around immigration and Islam. However, historical and social factors, not French Muslims themselves, are often the root causes of integration issues. By exploring past and present tensions, this book offers insights into potential resolutions. Jews, Muslims, and the French Republic is essential for those interested in France, post-colonialism, and secular society.
In pre-contemporary China, folk epics performed at village level helped to construct a sense of regional as opposed to national identity. The following is an excerpt from the introduction of Memory Making in Folk Epics of China: The Intimate and the Local in Chinese Regional Culture by Anne E. McLaren….
Stereotypes of Caribbean “nature” as lush and its people as exotic Others abound. For those who call the islands home, the region evokes more somber images that reflect the history of colonization and the environmental devastation that ensues. Close ecocritical readings of literary texts illuminate aspects of an encompassing nature…
Considering the national security enterprise from the standpoint of strategic resourcing is neither simple nor straightforward. Anyone aspiring to have a career in national security must understand the system and the processes involved in order to be effective. Resourcing the National Security Enterprise: Connecting the Ends and Means of US National…
Books on Dance Studies
Watch this video for 2 new titles in the Sinophone Translation Series headed by Prof. Kyle Shernuk.
“Far from static or stale, these rites and rituals were intimately connected to the display of power and processes of empowerment.”
