'We have no eternal allies and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow' -Lord Palmerston, 1848 This is a highly informed insider's account of some of the 'honest men' as they sought, by fair means or foul, to get Britain its way in the world.

The war on terror is being lost - but not just in Iraq. This book shows that the real crisis zone lies in central Asia.

This best-selling dictionary contains over 1,700 entries on all aspects of politics. Written by a leading team of political scientists, it embraces the whole multi-disciplinary specturm of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, and concepts, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. An appendix contains timelines listing the ...

Covers topics such as foreign policy, the world economy, and globalization, showing how many disciplines come together in the study of international events. This book explains the theories underlying the subject of International Relations and uses them to investigate issues of foreign policy, arms control, the environment, and world poverty.

Explores how the Russian authorities have systematically sought to undermine Western interests through sustained diplomatic campaigns, increasing control over energy supplies, escalating political subversion, and the military campaign in the Caucasus.

Presents an assessment of the Jewish state's chances for survival given the forces ranged against it. This book analyzes the discussions, about the future of the Jewish state, that are some of the most significant to engage Israelis since 1948, dominating the airwaves, newspapers, and cafe conversations.

Offers a look at one of the important trends in government and global politics: the privatization of American foreign policy and its consequences. This title shows how contractors became an integral part of American foreign policy, often in scandalous ways - but also maintains that contractors aren't the problem; the absence of good government is.

Leading experts present the latest research on the evolution of key issues in Asian security.

The right to individual and collective self-defense in international law and politics has always been a controversial issue. Using the example of how the US employs self-defense against Iraq, this book uncovers new dimensions, which lead to innovative and practical strategies and analysis.

Shows how the Middle East has emerged as the focus of American national interests, a battleground and occupation zone for 150,000 American troops, and a fount of global terrorism. This book examines the motivation behind US policy decisions, from attempts to limit Soviet expansion to the slippery compromises made in pursuit of oil.

A STATE BEYOND THE PALE looks at the roots of anti-Israeli sentiment in Europe.

The United States is in the process of staking out not just the globe, but the last unarmed spot in our neighbourhood - the skies - as a militarized sphere of influence. Our earth and its skies are, for the Bush administration, the final frontiers of imperial control. This title presents an analysis of America's pursuit of total domination.

The fully updated and revised fourth edition of this widely-used text provides a comprehensive survey of leading perspectives in the field including entirely new chapters on Historical Sociology by Andrew Linklater and International Political Theory by Terry Nardin.

Offers written entries on the important issues in the Middle East, combining original maps with their geopolitical background. Providing a context for analysis of key concerns, this title includes background topics, the position of the Middle East in the world and profiles of the constituent countries.

The invasion of Iraq, America's refusal to sign the Kyoto accords, detention without trial in Guantanamo - all have contributed to a feeling that the United States is abusing its position as the world's sole superpower. This book shows how critics of America take the best of it for granted and exaggerate the worst.

Recreates a time when World War III seemed imminent. This book explores a central dimension of American culture and politics - the postwar preoccupation with captivity. It reveals how 'menticide', the calculated destruction of individual autonomy, struck many Americans as a more immediate danger than nuclear annihilation.

Offers a theoretical and empirical analysis of the dynamics that characterise the relationship between the US and the EU when it comes to crucial issues such as democracy-promotion, political Islam and economic reforms.

The tallest buildings, biggest dams, largest-selling movies, and advanced cell phones are all being built outside the US. This economic growth is producing political confidence, national pride, and potentially international problems. This book shows us the growth of countries like China, India, Brazil, Russia, and many others - as the great story.

Analyses the external dimension of Justice and Home Affairs, which has become a permanent feature of the European Union's relations with the rest of the world.

The news-breaking book that has sent schockwaves through the White House, Ghost Wars is the most accurate and revealing account yet of the CIA's secret involvement in al-Qaeada's evolution.