Russia’s Muslims, numbering some 15 million, constitute far from a homogeneous sociopolitical group. So ..

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“An important and salutary memoir.” —Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs "A fascinating and clear-sighted book about the UN, the United States, and Iraq, and what happens behind the closed doors of power. "—Evin Ismail, Svenska Dagbladet [Swedish Daily News]"The quest to disarm Iraq took place between two wars—one justified and right, the other a dreadful mistake, a violation of international law that led to hundreds of thousands of deaths." With these unvarnished words, Rolf Ekéus begins his political-thrilleresque story of the disarmament of Iraq—and the machinations that ultimately led to the fall of Saddam Hussein and the rise of ISIS.After Saddam's invasion of Kuwait and the war that followed, the UN Security Council ruled that Iraq must rid itself of all weapons of mass destruction. The difficult, politically sensitive, and dangerous task of accomplishing this rested with the UN Special Commission (UNSCOM), led by Ekéus, one of Sweden's most seasoned diplomats. This was a radical experiment in UN governance—essentially conveying to one individual the power to conduct a disarmament program, with oversight only by the Security Council.What followed were a succession of tense conversations with the Iraqi leadership, often-dangerous inspections, complex destruction processes, negotiations with Security Council representatives, and diplomatic maneuvering by world leaders. The recounting of these events lies at the heart of Ekéus's personal narrative of disarmament history in the making, a narrative that adds substantially to the evidence that UNSCOM's mission was successful and the 2003 war clearly illegal.Crafted not in the interests of a political agenda, but rather for the sake of historical accuracy, Iraq Disarmed serves today as a sobering cautionary tale.

Continuing in the tradition of its acclaimed predecessors, the sixth edition of The World Food Problem reflects “a boldly multidisciplinary approach that captures all the complexity of the causes of, and solutions to, hunger ..

What constitutes Europe today? Is there an identifiable European culture that transcends state boundaries? How do the various national political, economic, and social structures and institutions work? To what extent does the European Union influence policy in the region for members and nonmembers alike? Stephen Wright’s comprehensive discussion of contemporary European politics addresses these fundamental questions in a book that notably encompasses all of Europe, from the UK to the Russian Federation.Both thematic and comparative, with numerous examples used to illustrate key points, Politics and Society in Contemporary Europe integrates political, economic, and social factors to provide a thorough—and accessible—text.

“A coherent, analytically innovative and original perspective on the institutional transformation of regimes in the Andean region and its relationship to democracy.” —Radek Buben and Karel Kouba, Journal of Politics in Latin America “This superb edited volume . .

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“Provides a long-term view that is crucial to understanding where Latin American police institutions come from, how they have changed over time, and how long those transformations may take.” —Hernán Flom, Journal of Latin American Studies “Presents well-reasoned and logical arguments to support its contentions.” —Paul Bleakley, International Criminal Justice Review“An insightful book that should find a wide audience among scholars of crime, policing, security, state violence, and subnational politics. ” —Eduardo Moncada, Perspectives on PoliticsThough police are supposed to serve and protect, they all too often rob and abuse. Why? And what can be done about it? That is the central puzzle addressed in this book.Drawing on the disparate cases of Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, Diego Esparza analyzes why some countries' police forces are more corrupt than others and considers what policy initiatives can turn an abusive police force into one that works for its citizens. His findings, perhaps most notably, fundamentally challenge assumptions about the virtues of local control.

"This well-constructed, thoughtful book is highly recommended.” —Choice "Edozie and Khisa illuminate the agency that Africa exercises in international politics, sharing evidence that the continent's states are collectively shaping international discourse and policy outcomes." —Peter Penar, Davidson College"An important, and persuasive, sustained argument about the role of Africa as both a product and a driver of a new global politics. " —Thomas Tieku, University of Western OntarioThe African Union's threat to lead African states' mass withdrawal from the International Criminal Court in 2008 marked just one of many encounters that demonstrate African leaders' growing confidence and activism in international relations. Rita Kiki Edozie and Moses Khisa explore the myriad ways in which the continent’s diplomatic engagement and influence in the global arena has been expanding in recent decades.Focusing in particular on collective action through the institutional platform of the AU—while acknowledging the internal challenges involved—the authors show how Africa's role as a dynamic world region is both shaping and being shaped by current trends in global development and geopolitics.

“Provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the numerous issues, barriers, and structural impasses [necessary] to truly understand corruption and its foundation.” —Jamie M. Pratt, Crime, Law and Social Change "In this sophisticated analysis, Morris offers a deep and sobering reflection on five complex dilemmas that contemporary societies face when tackling corruption. "—Matthew M. Taylor, American University"Morris's provocative discussion of the history and politics of corruption reminds us not only that the rule of law is under constant strain in the modern world, but also that the very concept and nature of corruption are necessarily political, and all too often politicized, by leaders and the citizens that support them."—James D. Long, University of WashingtonContinuing his deep study of the nature of political corruption, in his new book Stephen Morris confronts a fundamental dilemma: How can we control power, when power essentially determines what we can, and cannot, control? More specifically, how can we control the power of those actors who use that very power to influence our understanding of corruption and shape our efforts to fight it, all in accordance with their own interests?As he unpacks the inherent contradictions that handicap the critical quest to limit the power of the powerful, Morris highlights the challenges of fighting corruption and contributes significantly to our understanding of its politicization and persistence.

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“An important, interesting, well-researched, well-reasoned, and logically argued presentation of an increasingly important and often neglected geopolitical region.” —Lt Col. James M. Davitch, Air & Space Operations Review "Should be in any collection concerned with US strategic and military goals in the 21st century." —Choice “Makes a sophisticated and well-structured argument for the importance of the polar regions to the future national security of the United States.... The Polar Pivot [is] an important contribution to the strategic debate over how the United States and its allies might best prepare for a potentially lengthy period of great power suspicion and rivalry.” —C. Dale Walton, Comparative Strategy"Unique and comprehensive…. This thought-provoking book should be required reading for all those interested in Great Power competition in the polar regions." —Ben Gochman, University of Denver"Provides compelling information as to the significance of the Arctic and Antarctica as areas requiring a renewed security focus for the US and other key international actors. A must-read for anyone interested in the polar regions." —Cameron Carlson, University of Alaska FairbanksOnce impassable and inhospitable, both the Arctic region and Antarctica are rapidly emerging as geopolitically strategic hot spots. As Ryan Burke writes in The Polar Pivot, the ice is melting and the tensions rising.In this new environment, what are the stakes? Why are Russia and China racing to increase their military capabilities and infrastructures in the polar regions? What is the United States doing to safeguard its interests and influence in response? Arguing that both poles are becoming contested military domains in an arena of great power competition, Burke tackles these questions and outlines the shift necessary in US defense policy to face a potentially looming crisis.

“This work is highly readable and provides a comprehensive examination of a lesser-known area of World War II. It would be an excellent addition to the library of any historian or student with an interest [in] the subject.” —LTC (Retired) Jesse McIntyre III, Infantry“A masterful study of how militaries and nations prepare for large-scale conventional war by training their forces and allocating resources to meet what they envision as the future character of war. ” —Richard S. Faulkner, Army History"Lauer's mastery of his subject is unrivaled. His book should be required reading for anyone with an interest in the training and development of infantry soldiers.” —David J. Furness, US Marine Corps Lieutenant General"A landmark study.... Drawing on newly available sources, Stephen Lauer unpacks the factors that influenced the creation of World War II infantries and sustained them in the crucible of close combat."—Chris Marsh, Joint Special Operations UniversityIt has long been accepted wisdom that Germany's infantrymen possessed superior tactical ability relative to their Anglo-American adversaries in World War II. Now, drawing on newly available information, Stephen Lauer unpacks that assumption, exploring the conscription, classification, and training methods of the US, British, and German infantries from 1919 through 1945.How did conscripted citizens become foot soldiers willing to fight, and even die, for each other in the face of brutal physical and mental demands? How was it decided which men to assign to combat units? How did each nation engender the social bonds that were essential if soldiers were to succeed—and survive—in their small unit milieus? Addressing these questions of manpower quality, Forging the Anvil is a landmark study of the key factors that influenced the creation of World War II infantries and sustained them in the crucible of close combat.