American Policy Discourses on China
This book’s compelling analysis examines the narratives surrounding US-China relations from early American perspectives to the present, revealing enduring perceptions of China that continue to significantly influence policy in the world’s most important bilateral relationship.
In this collection, Nigeria’s most notable scholars offer insights into the pitfalls of governance and institutional dysfunctions that threaten the vitality of the Fourth Republic—the nation’s longest stretch of democratic rule since the end of military regimes.
The American Lobby
To understand American lobbying today, look to the Gilded Age—a time with no rules, when a lobbyist’s only limit was their imagination. This work examines the controversial and scandalous tools that became the foundation of modern lobbying practice.
The Access to Public Information
Information is a fundamental right and the pillar for exercising all others. It is the path to holding authorities accountable. This book explores how individuals can participate in public decision-making and reclaim their rightful ownership of public data.
Interdisciplinarity in International Relations
This collection provides a unique, in-depth view of modern society’s problems using an interdisciplinary approach. It addresses issues in international relations, economics, law, and business, providing a better understanding and showcasing the potential of this method.
The London Underground Public Private Partnership 1997-2010
Confidential files reveal the bitter feud between Blair, Brown, and Livingstone for the London Underground. Uncover the political spin behind the spectacular collapse of the UK’s largest public-private deal—a staggering £450 million failure.
Political Breakdown
Why has civility vanished from American politics? While many blame extremists, this book shows that unresolved social differences are to blame. Deep divisions over race, poverty, and immigration have left both sides believing the very nature of the country is at stake.
Challenging traditional theories, this book views institutions not as static constructs but as dynamic, adaptive systems. It introduces path emergence theory to show how small, decentralized actions can ripple through societies, fostering global and regional change.
African Democratic Montage
African states have the tools for democracy, but their varied application leads to fragile outcomes, rights violations, and military coups. This book explores why, using case studies to reveal the path to true democratic consolidation and good governance.
Emerging African Geopolitics
This book explores the intricate tapestry of African geopolitics, examining the continent’s socio-economic challenges and prospects. It navigates Africa’s complex interactions with global powers, the lingering shadows of colonialism, and the quest for a promising future.
While China’s engagement across Africa has grown, there has been a dearth of attention on its relationship with Eritrea. Based on field research and robust data, this book fills that gap, providing a clear-eyed, comprehensive examination of China-Eritrea relations.
Uniting traditional and technological sustainability, this book explores the India-Japan partnership’s potential. It delves into new tech, international relations, and climate change, offering a forward-looking perspective on sustainable development for policymakers and industry.
Presidents, Religions, and Nuclear Decisions
This book explores how four Cold War presidents made pivotal nuclear decisions, significantly influenced by their religious heritage. It offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between religion, politics, and executive decisions in the nuclear arena.
Anatomy of a Terrorist Organisation
Leading experts examine the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), tracing its evolution from a Cold War entity to a global network. This book analyzes the PKK’s ideology, propaganda, and operational dynamics, and its profound impact on regional geopolitics and global security.
Politics and Left Politics
This unapologetically political study of the Left outlines the core ideas of Socialism, Humanism, and Emancipation. It argues for a better Left, one that can change the world.
This book is a socialist study of radicals and revolutionaries since the French Revolution. It argues for their vital role in creating modern society, showing how their struggles for democracy, freedom, and socialism have changed the world for the better.
This book examines the tension between democratic governance and the aspirations of a developmental state in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. It unveils the contradictions where democratic ideals clash with the realities of economic progress, highlighting the challenges Nigeria faces.
South Africa’s Foreign Policy Since 1994
This book discusses South Africa’s foreign policy before and after 1994. Once a pariah state, South Africa emerged as a pivotal power in Africa and an important player in global governance, seeking to reform the international order.
One Republic, Multiple Fiefdoms
This book argues that public administration reform is not a purely technical process. It highlights the socio-political and cultural barriers that must be surmounted to sustain gains. It reveals a ‘hard’ environment of informal fiefdoms gripping the formal, ‘soft’ state.
Iran, Turkey and the Levant
The endless wars in the Levant have allowed Iran and Turkey to shift toward militarized nationalism and reshape their authoritarian rule. This book offers new perspectives on the resilience of authoritarianism, highlighting its connection to the region’s protracted conflicts.