A Poisonous Affair
America, Iraq, and the Gassing of Halabja
Joost R. Hiltermann

£20.99

How America stood by and allowed Saddam’s Iraq to amass chemical weapons during the Iran-Iraq war.

'… comprehensive and powerful delineation not only of what happened that day but of all those who helped bring it about.' Andrew Cockburn, The Nation

Published August 2007 | Hardback | ISBN-13:9780521876865 | In stock

The American Era
Power and Strategy for the 21st Century
Robert J. Lieber

£16.99

This controversial book addresses America’s role in light of recent terrorist events.

'[The American Era is] a wonderful, elegant and compelling analysis in every respect … It will become compulsory reading on my Masters US Foreign Policy course next year and, I believe, should be read - and hopefully understood! - by anyone interested in American foreign policy. It really represents a magnificent achievement and is a work of exemplary scholarship. I hope and trust it receives the positive impact, reviews and sales that it thoroughly deserves.' Robert Singh, Birbeck College, University of London

Published March 2007 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521697385 | In stock

Deadly Connections
States that Sponsor Terrorism
Daniel Byman

£14.99

This book examines state sponsorship of terrorism in the Middle East and South Asia.

' … effectively and persuasively shows the links between states and the terrorist groups they support … Daniel Byman has made a significant contribution to our understanding of the nature of modern terrorism. Deadly Connections belongs on the shelf of all those committed to fighting terrorism.' Democratiya

Published March 2007 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521548687 | In stock

Force and Legitimacy in World Politics
Edited by David Armstrong, Theo Farrell, Bice Maiguashca

£23.99

A leading group of international authorities consider the issues surrounding the legitimation of force.

Published June 2006 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521691642 (ISBN-10:0521691648) | In stock

Deterring America
Rogue States and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Derek D. Smith

£17.99

Examines US foreign policy toward rogue states armed with weapons of mass destruction.

'This is an important and major reassessment of deterrence in the age of WMDs. Smith’s analysis of the challenges posed by rogue states to America’s deterrence and counter-proliferation strategies is excellent, as is his teasing out of a more nuanced strategy for America. Of particular interest is his analysis of Iraq and North Korea, and the lessons they portend for the United States and other ‘states of concern’.' Yuen Foong Khong, University of Oxford

Published May 2006 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521683135 (ISBN-10:0521683130) | In stock

The Psychology of Nuclear Proliferation
Identity, Emotions and Foreign Policy
Jacques E. C. Hymans

£21.99

This book analyzes the psychological factors that push state leaders to go, or not to go, nuclear.

'A novel, compelling challenge to the conventional wisdom on why some states obtain nuclear weapons. This systematic study provides important ideas regarding nuclear proliferation that will receive serious consideration.' Alexander George, Stanford University

Published February 2006 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521616256 (ISBN-10:0521616255) | In stock

Al Qaeda Now
Understanding Today's Terrorists
Edited by Karen J. Greenberg

£14.99

This volume constitutes a valuable synopsis of current knowledge on Al Qaeda.

Published November 2005 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521676274 (ISBN-10:0521676274) | In stock

The Killing Trap
Genocide in the Twentieth Century
Manus I. Midlarsky

£20.99

Offers a comparative analysis of the genocides, politicides and ethnic cleansings of the twentieth century.

'Manus Midlarsky, a leading scholar of war, has written a book of monumental significance. He emerges here as the pioneering thinker who has produced the first truly rigorous and comparative theory of genocide. As must be true of any ground-breaking effort to understand such a fundamental and horrific phenomenon, his book will elicit much deserved praise and will provoke counter arguments and intelligent debate. However the field of genocide studies will evolve, this book will be the benchmark against which all future work will be compared. Not only is his theory highly original and compelling, but it is also written with a depth of feeling and beauty of language that recommends it to any reader concerned to improve the world and to save even one human life.' Bruce Bueno de Mesquita. Silver Professor and Chair, Department of Politics, New York University, and Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University

Published October 2005 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521894692 (ISBN-10:0521894697) | In stock

The Humanitarians
The International Committee of the Red Cross
David P. Forsythe

£21.99

Provides a comprehensive overview of the International Committee of the Red Cross from its origins up to the present day.

'David Forsythe's study unlocks many of the mysteries about the International Committee of the Red Cross. Based on previously unexploited sources, he provides a critical yet respectful analysis of this most important humanitarian organisation.' William A. Schabas, Director, Irish Centre for Human Rights, National University of Ireland, Galway

Published August 2005 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521612814 (ISBN-10:0521612810) | In stock