Homelands – A personal history of Europe

Europe made great progress towards becoming a “whole and free” continent during the 35 years after the collapse of Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine offers another inflection point. In his new book, Timothy Garten Ash argues that a Ukraine victory would offer the opportunity to renew efforts to create a “whole and free” Europe.

Security in China’s shadow

Australia has implemented some effective responses to the challenges posed by China to its security. But Canberra still lacks an overarching China strategy, according to Euan Graham’s new book “Australia’s Security in China’s Shadow”.

China’s hidden hand

A new book by Clive Hamilton and Mareike Ohlberg explores how the Chinese Communist Party’s global influence operations strive to undermine Western democratic institutions.

The rise and fall of the neoliberal order

A new book by Gary Gerstle examines the development of American policy from the New Deal through neo-liberalism and explores the prospects for an uncertain future.

Welcome to the danger zone

In their book, Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China, Hal Brands and Michael Beckley argue that China is passing its economic peak but that this increases its temptation for aggression against its neighbours and the West.

The four ages of American foreign policy

Michael Mandelbaum’s latest book takes readers through America’s rise from settler-nation to superpower over the past 250 years.

The long march

A new book warns that Xi Jinping is determined to solidify his own power and further entrench communist rule at home while throwing China’s weight around abroad.

The age of the strongman

A new book explains how aggressive personality cults built by authoritarian leaders threaten democracy around the world.

Dancing before storms – Five revolutions that changed the world

Five political revolutions, from the American revolution to the Russian revolution, offer lessons on how to manage the forces of political, economic and social change, according to a new book by Robert T. Harris.

Putin’s people – How the KGB took back Russia then took on the West

Catherine Belton’s book “Putin’s People” explains how the Russian dictator and his KGB cronies snuffed out democracy in Russia and began to rebuild the Soviet Empire to entrench themselves in power.

Collision course

A new book, Collision Course, charts the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn and delves into the complexities of the business and political relations between three motor vehicle giants – Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi.

How China will lose the world

China seems to be on a path towards global leadership. However, according to Luke Patey’s new book How China Loses, with middle powers and developing countries pushing back against China’s overreach, China is unlikely command influence over global affairs.