International relations of Asia are evolving rapidly due to economic growth, diverse political systems, vibrant societies, modernizing militaries, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic competition among major powers. In this fully updated volume, leading scholars offer the most current analysis available of Asias regional relationships.
Presents a systematic critique of Edward Saids work "Orientalism". This book looks at the destructive influence of Saids study on the history of Western painting, especially of the 19th century, and shows how the epigones of Said have succeeded in relegating thousands of first-class paintings to the lofts and storage rooms of major museums.
Tracing the history of American conservatism from the concerns and ideas of the Old Right, through the Cold War, the Gingrich revolution, and into the present, this book gathers a range of conservative writings and documents showcasing the development of the modern conservative movement.
Kurdish men and women, aged between 23 to 103 - including freedom fighters and soldiers, mothers and musicians, doctors, teachers, and scholars, villagers and city people - describe their ancient and modern history, culture and life experiences: their religions, literature, legends, music, village and family life, genocide, and armed struggles.
This short but accessible book provides an argument that the Lockean revolution in Christianity--which reconciled faith with freedom--is both desperately necessary and also promisingly possible in Islam.
Authoritative yet accessible, the definitive undergraduate text on Russian geography and culture has now been thoroughly revised with the latest data and hot topics, such as the political crisis in Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol.
Israel's Long War with Hezbollah is both the first complete military history of the decades-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and an analysis of military innovation and adaptation. The book is based on unique fieldwork in Israel and Lebanon, extensive research into Hebrew and Arabic primary sources, and dozens of original interviews.
Three main themes are intertwined throughout the book: Russian Arctic interests; Putin's vision to regain great power status; and the emerging narrative of a new cold war in the Arctic. Weaved together, they dovetail nicely to present a qualitative assessment of Russian Arctic strategy devoid of ideological biases.
