An important book on a sensitive subject: the opacity of Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme.
An accessible and entertainingly written primer to the most influential book in the history of Western warfare.
War today is far different from what we expected it to be. Counter-insurgency and protracted guerrilla warfare, not shock and awe, are the order of the day. This book surveys war as it is actually fought in the contemporary world.
For those studying Islamist movements, terrorism and the link between religion, Muslim philanthropy and politics in Pakistan, Yasmeen's scrupulously researched volume will be essential reading
This fascinating study explores the emergence of a significant Sunni community on the margins of Shia Iran and delineates a 'Sunni arc' stretching from Central Asia southwards through the Iranian provinces of Khorasan and Baluchistan
A pertinent analysis of the strategic competition between the two major powers of West Asia, and the emergence of a new 'Great Game'.
An important account of the vicissitudes of Egypt's Islamists, informed by first-hand interviews and deep historical scholarship.
A timely reconsideration of the life and times of one of the West's most prominent Muslim converts.
The biography of an influential scholar and lawyer who shaped Western knowledge of Islamic law and of reform within Islam.
Everything you need to know about how Islamic State attracts new followers, by a world-renowned sociologist of Islam.
The startling biography of a native Turkestani whose pursuit of self-determination for his country saw him serve the Nazis in World War II, the Red Army, and the CIA at the height of the Cold War.
Investigates how regimes in the Maghreb have kept dissent at bay, and the means by which their authority has been challenged.
A biting satire on corruption, Xala set the standard for the new wave of African cinema. This is a dazzlingly illustrated reflection on West African cultural practices -- literary, social and visual -- and one of a kind.
Poaching and trafficking in wildlife are rife, yet no consensus exists about how to combat them. This book provides a global perspective on these twin scourges, and draws out real policy-oriented solutions.
Egypt's democratic experiment has been derailed, but will her people remain committed to progressive change, and at what cost? Hellyer's first-hand knowledge of the country suggests the price will be high.
A subtle investigation of how fears of cultural dilution and violence have shaped Afrikaner identity historically and in the present day.
When states, charities and NGOs either ignore or are overwhelmed by movement of people on a vast scale, criminal networks step into the breach. This book explains what happens next.
'Refugee' is a commonplace term that obscures myriad personal stories, many contradictions and a more complex history than most people imagine, as William Maley demonstrates.
The Division of Heaven and Earth is one of the most influential and important books from Tibet in the modern era -- a passionate indictment of Chinese policies and an eloquent analysis of protests that swept Tibet from March 2008 as a re-awakening of Tibetan national consciousness and solidarity.
This book reveals how the illegal ivory trade is tied to corruption, conflicts, colonialism and local livelihoods.
A splendidly written portrait of Mozambique in the colonial and post-colonial eras, by the premier historian of the country.
A withering analysis of how ill-conceived, poorly-executed interventionist peace deals often precipitate greater long term hostility.
A lively and comprehensive guide to the fraught shared destinies of Sudan and South Sudan in the years after separation
Maps the significant yet often overlooked forces shaping Maghrebian society from below.
A measured investigation of the mutual dependency created by long term and large scale migration to Abu Dhabi.
An absorbing look at China's diplomatic and business outreach in pursuit of secure hydrocarbon reserves.
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