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AI is both weapon and shield in today’s tech-driven conflicts. Join LRP author Nicholas Butts for “Weapon and Shield: AI in the Age of Tech Conflict” at UMass Amherst on April 1 to explore the geopolitics of emerging technologies:
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Weapon and Shield: AI in the Age of Tech Conflict : College of Social & Behavioral Sciences : UMass Amherst
In this talk, Nicholas Butts examines how AI is increasingly used both as an offensive tool and a defensive asset.
https://www.umass.edu/social-sciences/events/weapon-and-shield-ai-age-tech-conflict
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New at The Cipher Brief — "A New Focus on the Psychology of Betrayal": a review of William Costanza’s Treason, Terrorism, and Betrayal (Lynne Rienner Publishers). Insightful look at why insiders betray and what organizations can do. Read:
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A New Focus on the Psychology of Betrayal
BOOK REVIEW: Treason, Terrorism, and BetrayalBy William Costanza / Lynne Rienner PublishersReviewed by: Sean WiswesserThe Reviewer — Sean Wiswesser is a former senior operations officer with the CIA.…
https://www.thecipherbrief.com/a-new-focus-on-the-psychology-of-betrayal
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Academic freedom is under growing pressure—and publishers have a role to play. At Lynne Rienner Publishers, we’re committed to advancing open, equitable scholarship and supporting the exchange of ideas. A timely read from Scholarly Kit:
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Guest Post — Academic Freedom Under Pressure: What Academic Publishers Can Do - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today's post is an urgent call to push back against global trends in academic censorship and threats to free speech in scholarly communications.
https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/03/17/guest-post-academic-freedom-under-pressure-what-academic-publishers-can-do/
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New on War On The Rocks:
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examines whether Pakistan’s escalation along the Durand Line can force a Taliban recalculation—drawing on her deep expertise as author of The Islamic State in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Read:
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Open War at the Durand Line: Can Pakistan's Escalation Compel a Taliban Recalculation?
When Pakistan declared "open war" with Afghanistan in February 2026 and struck Taliban military installations in Kabul and Kandahar, it crossed a
https://warontherocks.com/2026/03/open-war-at-the-durand-line-can-pakistans-escalation-compel-a-taliban-recalculation/
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Have you stopped by the exhibit hall yet? Here's Jan Goldman (
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“Will benefit both newcomers and those already entrenched in the world of counterterrorism financing.” —Elizabeth Weakley, Parameters Illicit Money by Jessica Davis is out in paperback now!
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Day 2 of ISA: a success! Ready for day 3? Here's LRP author Ayesha Ray with her new book Female Militants in South Asia - stop by Booth 303 and pick up a copy if you're in Columbus!
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ISA Day One, and LRP contributors Stephen Bryant and Praveek Srivastava stopped by to say hello! If you're in Columbus, come see us at Booth 303 and make sure to check out the new edition of Introducing Global Issues!
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In Columbus for ISA? Don't miss Irene Wu's presentation on soft power, tomorrow at 4pm in Room SD-80. Then swing by the exhibition hall and pick up a copy of her book, Soft Power in International Relations!
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ISA is almost here! Come see us at Booth 303!
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What are the limits of U.S. power abroad? LRP author Luca Trenta weighs in on the long-running debate over assassinating foreign leaders in this timely NPR analysis following Khamenei’s killing:
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Khameni's killing raises old questions about U.S. assassinating foreign leaders
The killing of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei raises questions about whether the U.S. as a democracy should be in the business of assassinating foreign leaders.
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/12/nx-s1-5734362/khamenis-killing-raises-old-questions-about-u-s-assassinating-foreign-leaders
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"If you want to understand both legitimate and illegitimate uses of emergency powers, this is the book to read." —James Pfiffner, George Mason University Above the Law? from
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is available now!
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Out now from @mkcartwright.bsky.social! A deep dive into fifty years of copyright policy:
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15 days ago
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“A must read for anyone interested in the future of innovation and world politics.” —Abraham Newman, Georgetown University Tech Cold War is now in paperback! Order here:
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21 days ago
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New! "Sakwa's analysis advances the most articulated interpretation of the war through the lens of sovereign internationalism. A must-read." —Marlene Laruelle, George Washington University Order your copy now!
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30 days ago
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Now in paperback! China Moves West: The Evolving Strategies of the Belt & Road Initiative, edited by Anoushiravan Ehteshami, Benjamin Houghton, & Jia Liu:
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Watch George Mason University professor and LRP author Michael Fauntroy on CTV discussing Jesse Jackson's legacy in D.C.:
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Jesse Jackson's legacy in DC
George Mason University professor and political scientist Michael Fauntroy to discuss the impact Reverend Jackson had on DC and the country.
https://youtu.be/dfw3FAs-3VU?si=tWWgFBEWhIkTXYiY
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, author of Above the Law? The Evolution of Presidential Power (
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Chris Edelson, author of Above the Law? The Evolution of Presidential Power (https://shorturl.at/APSfk) appears on Al-Jazeera English to discuss the recent crucial Supreme Court Decision. Dive in: | Lynne Rienner Publishers
Chris Edelson, author of Above the Law? The Evolution of Presidential Power (https://shorturl.at/APSfk) appears on Al-Jazeera English to discuss the recent crucial Supreme Court Decision. Dive in:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7430664215352487937
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⚠️ New book review! 📗 Making Aid Work: Dueling with Dictators and Warlords in the Middle East and North Africa, G. Denoeux, R. Springborg & H. Alaoui (
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✒️ Antonia Ricciardiello
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Happy to see this in the world at a time when it’s so sorely needed.
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My copy has finally arrived. I'm told contributors' copies are on the way. Thanks again to
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Understanding any political leader is a challenging task, and this is perhaps especially true when it comes to Vladimir Putin. Donald Kelley meets the challenge as he traces the Russian president's evolution from cautious reformer to authoritarian leader. Out now!
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📚 Excited to share the virtual book launch of Egypt’s New Authoritarian Republic — a vital new volume exploring political power, legitimacy, and authoritarianism in Egypt. Join scholars Robert Springborg, Hossam el-Hamalawy & May Darwich on Feb 13 for the discussion! Register now:
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Book Launch: Egypt's New Authoritarian Republic
Virtual event | Feb. 13, 10:00 am PT
https://fsi.stanford.edu/events/book-launch-egypts-new-authoritarian-republic
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On November 5, 2025, Oxford University’s Emerging Threats Group (ETG) welcomed William Costanza, author of Treason, Terrorism, and Betrayal: Why Individuals Cross the Line, for an engaging fireside chat. Read more in our new monthly blog post here!
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2 months ago
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A snapshot of happy friend-of-author book buyers! Check out Virginia Beard's Housing: The Evolution of Beliefs, Politics, and Policies here:
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2 months ago
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Securing the US borders has become a focal point of public and political discourse. But how can that security best be achieved? Darren Tromblay addresses this question in his comprehensive analysis of the intricacies of US border management. Order now!
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3 months ago
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Why are some people in the United States securely housed, while others struggle to obtain and maintain stable homes? What beliefs, and their consequent policies, have led to these disparities? Virginia Beard's Housing is out now! Order here:
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3 months ago
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We’re proud to celebrate two Lynne Rienner titles named 2025 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Books! 🎉 📘 Prison Homicide: Killing and Dying in Prison Today:
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📕 Counterintelligence at Its Core: Assessing & Preventing Foreign Espionage:
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Thank you, Choice!
3 months ago
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🎙️ On ABC News Live: LRP Author Chris Edelson discusses the developing situation in Venezuela. Watch here:
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And be sure to check out Above the Law? The Evolution of Emergency Presidential Power:
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What is the legality of the US capturing a foreign leader
Constitutional scholar and lecturer at UMASS Amherst Chris Edelson joins ABC News Live to discuss the legality of capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. ---- Subscribe to ABC News on…
https://youtu.be/vIdA1qzkA7A
3 months ago
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Congratulations to Emma Soubrier! Her new book, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates: Diverging Paths to Regional and Global Power, was included in the The Middle East Journal's list of top ten books of 2025!
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10 books to expand your knowledge of the Middle East - 2025 edition
Recommended readings selected by MEI’s book review editor from reviews published in this year’s issues of The Middle East Journal. Subscribe to MEJ to read full reviews of these and other new…
https://www.mei.edu/blog/10-books-expand-your-knowledge-middle-east-2025-edition
3 months ago
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Happy Holidays from Lynne Rienner Publishers! Don't forget to refresh your library before January 5th!
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3 months ago
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So proud to see LRP title — Electoral Reform in the United States — on Hoover Institution’s 2025 recommended reads list. 🎉 Thank you!
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What Hoover Thinks You Should Read from 2025
Located on the campus of Stanford University and in Washington, DC, the Hoover Institution is the nation’s preeminent research center dedicated to generating policy ideas that promote economic…
https://www.hoover.org/news/what-hoover-thinks-you-should-read-2025
3 months ago
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New from
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and Anas Askar! "A comprehensive analysis that provides both historical context and contemporary understanding.... A perfect introduction to the various forms of Islamophobia."—Mobashra Tazamal, Georgetown University Get your copy today!
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4 months ago
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New! How do governments approach, understand, & even justify assassination? What methods have been used historically, and how do they differ from current practice? Dig into these questions and more with Killing in the Name of the State by
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and Kiril Avramov!
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New episode from the US–China Dialogue Podcast: “Assessing China’s Soft Power.” Irene S. Wu offers a data-driven analysis of China’s soft-power trajectory—highlighting mobility, cultural exchange, and global perception trends. 🎧
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Assessing China's Soft Power
Irene S. Wu discusses her conceptualization of how to measure soft power and the evolution of China’s soft power.
https://shorturl.at/Xpfhu
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👏 Huge thanks to The New Arab for spotlighting Making Aid Work: Dueling with Dictators and Warlords in the Middle East and North Africa! This powerful book offers a hard-hitting, field-driven rethink of Western aid in the MENA region. You can read the review here:
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Making Aid Work: Why Western assistance failed in MENA region
Book Club: ’Making Aid Work’ provides a sharp, field-driven look at how outdated Western aid models helped entrench authoritarianism in the Middle East
https://www.newarab.com/features/making-aid-work-why-western-assistance-failed-mena-region
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Now in paperback! "[A] thoughtful political history of a much-neglected country." —Nicolas van de Walle, Foreign Affairs Get your copy today!
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4 months ago
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👏 Big congratulations to Mietek Boduszynski, winner of Pomona College’s Wig Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching! We’re proud to have published his 2019 book US Democracy Promotion in the Arab World (
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Lynne Rienner Publishers | US Democracy Promotion in the Arab World Interests vs. Ideals
Lynne Rienner Publishers, celebrating 35 years of independent publishing, is known for its cutting-edge, high quality scholarly and academic books and journals in politics, social sciences, and the…
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🙏 Big thanks to Al-Monitor for selecting Qatar and the United Arab Emirates: Diverging Paths to Regional and Global Power as “Book of the Week”!
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You can check it out here ➡️
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Give the gift of books this season! 🎄📚 Get 30% OFF every title at Lynne Rienner Publishers with code HOLIDAY30 — now through Jan 5, 2026!
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4 months ago
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Now in paperback! Political Identity & African Foreign Policies (John F. Clark, editor) explores the relationship between the political identity of ruling elites and the nature of foreign policy in nine African countries. Get your copy now!
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4 months ago
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Now available—the fourth edition of International Law in World Politics, “the premier textbook on the politics of international law … an indispensable teaching tool.” —Ian Hurd, Northwestern University Get your copy now!
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4 months ago
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📚 The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington is hosting the launch of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates: Diverging Paths to Regional and Global Power by Emma Soubrier! Join
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on November 17, 2025, 12:30–2:00 pm for an in-depth conversation:
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Book Launch: Qatar and the United Arab Emirates: Diverging Paths to Regional and Global Power - AGSI
On November 17, AGSI will host a discussion on Qatar's and the United Arab Emirates' paths to prominence in the Middle East and beyond.
https://agsi.org/events/book-launch-qatar-and-the-united-arab-emirates-diverging-paths-to-regional-and-global-power/
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📢 Exciting news! Join us on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 16:00 GMT for the launch of Making Aid Work: Dueling with Dictators and Warlords in the Middle East and North Africa with Guilain Denoeux and Robert Springborg, hosted virtually by the LSE Middle East Centre. Register here:
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Making Aid Work: Dueling with Dictators and Warlords in the Middle East and North Africa
4.00pm Thursday 13 November | Guilain Denoeux, Robert Springborg | Zoom webinar at LSE
https://www.lse.ac.uk/middle-east-centre/events/2025/making-aid-work-dueling-with-dictators
5 months ago
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Explore the latest from HSRC Press! 📚 Their new catalog is out now—featuring groundbreaking research and must-read titles across the social sciences. Browse it here:
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HSRC 2025 Catalogue
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Big news for writers! ✨ Seven major foundations—led by @MellonFdn—are joining forces on a $50M Literary Arts Fund to uplift U.S. nonprofit literary orgs and celebrate contemporary voices. Headed by Jennifer Benka, the fund will give grants over 5 years.
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Coalition Launches Historic $50 Million Initiative to Bolster Nonprofit Literary Arts
New fund is dedicated to strengthening the field, advancing support for creative writers and ensuring their contributions to American literature for generations to come.
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New! “A thoughtful, in-depth survey of the explosive popularity of nongovernmental organizations.” —Midwest Book Review Get your copy now!
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5 months ago
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What a panel! 🪄 Author and LRP employee Moorea Corrigan joined the “Say the Magic Word” discussion at Library Journal’s Day of Dialog Fall 2025. It's free to register and the panel is still available to watch here:
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And don't forget to pre-order Thistlemarsh here:
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