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Out from the shadows You need an active subscription to read this article

Two interesting, but flawed, books on Kosovo's recent history.
Thursday, 17 January 2013

Learning from history how to save the euro You need an active subscription to read this article

Two expert accounts of the creation of the euro and its birth defects
Thursday, 22 November 2012

Kofi: challenges and conundrums

Kofi Annan's memoirs are more concerned with shaping his legacy than tackling the hard questions faced by the UN
Thursday, 22 November 2012

A highly seasoned critique

Law professor Kenneth Anderson's zesty account of the UN and its failings
Thursday, 22 November 2012

A gamble too far? You need an active subscription to read this article

A fine account of how sanctions became more important than diplomacy in the international community's efforts to rein in Iran's nuclear programme
Wednesday, 31 October 2012

Flawed search for the truth

David Lesch claims to have had exceptional insight into the workings of the Syrian regime and of Bashar Assad.
Thursday, 27 September 2012

A long, bloody, tragic struggle


Thursday, 27 September 2012

End of an era

Why did some Arab dictators fall while others are clinging to power? This sweeping account is also rich in detail...
Thursday, 27 September 2012

Not-so-innocent bystanders You need an active subscription to read this article

Toby Vogel looks at three books that analyse the western involvement in Yugoslavia's iddolution, in the reconstruction of its successor states and in [...]
Thursday, 26 July 2012

Avanti, (some of) Europe! You need an active subscription to read this article

Jean-Claude Piris, the former head of the Council of Ministers' legal service, has ideas for Europe that will divide many, intrigue everyone and [...]
Thursday, 12 January 2012

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On the edge You need an active subscription to read this article

The troubles and triumphs of Romania's president are only part of a book that examines a crucial period in the country's history.
Thursday, 26 July 2012

Plenty of questions, too little exploration You need an active subscription to read this article

An Oxford professor struggles to get to grips with the uprisings in the Arab world.
Thursday, 26 July 2012

Urban diversity and belonging You need an active subscription to read this article

Two books that examine cities' experiences with ethnic diversity.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

An all-consuming enemy? You need an active subscription to read this article

If François Hollande really believes finance is an enemy of society, he should read Robert J. Shiller.
Thursday, 10 May 2012

The rise and rise of a superpower You need an active subscription to read this article

China's changing role in the world.
Thursday, 10 May 2012

An insight into a leader of paramount importance

A fascinating look at the life of Deng Xiaoping.
Thursday, 10 May 2012

Two sides, miles apart

There is a huge gap between thinking in China and the EU.
Thursday, 10 May 2012

Russia's hard man You need an active subscription to read this article

This account of Vladimir Putin's first 12 years in power captures key episodes, but not quite the man or his regime.
Thursday, 15 March 2012

Not so long ago You need an active subscription to read this article

A fine exploration of how – and why – Russia has failed to come to terms with Soviet crimes.
Thursday, 15 March 2012

Batka or godfather? You need an active subscription to read this article

Will Belarusia's 'hick' outlast Russia's strongman? Quite possibly.
Thursday, 15 March 2012

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