More than a decade ago, Xi Jinping heralded a new era for China when he outlined his “Chinese Dream.” Has that dream become a reality? Did Xi’s transformative vision lead to national rejuvenation? Ming Xia digs into these questions in Interpreting the China Dream - available now! shorturl.at/036XZ

Today! Join authors Robert Springborg and Guilian Denoeux for their online book launch, hosted by the University of Edinburgh, for Making Aid Work: Dueling With Dictators and Warlords in the Middle East & North Africa. More details here! llc.ed.ac.uk/islamic-and-...

Thursday! Join authors Robert Springborg and Guilian Denoeux in a conversation hosted online by the University of Edinburgh about their new book, Making Aid Work: Dueling With Dictators and Warlords in the Middle East & North Africa. More details here! llc.ed.ac.uk/islamic-and-...

New from the NYT on Moorea Corrigan's new novel, Thistlemarsh! "Readers who’ve loved the fairy-adjacent historical romances of Robin McKinley or Mercedes Lackey will find themselves right at home." shorturl.at/6BaM8

New! “Ku eloquently explains the geopolitical elements that have driven North Korea’s nuclear program.” —Gregory Moore, Notre Dame College Get your copy now! shorturl.at/XaMHN

Big congrats to our favorite fiction author (not that we're biased... we totally are) @mooreacorrrigan.bsky.social on the publication of her debut novel, Thistlemarsh! Here she is at her book launch last night in Boulder. Get your copy now - don't wait until they run out! shorturl.at/Hqsel

🔍📚 How can political aid across the Middle East and North Africa be made more effective? Aprils #ABIBookofMonth is "Making Aid Work" by Guilain Denoeux, Robert Springborg, and Hicham Alaoui at @lynneriennerpub.bsky.social. Browse through the ABI library: www.arnold-bergstraesser.de/en/library

What, asks Heraldo Muñoz, is behind the current phenomenon of democratic backsliding—globally and, particularly, in Latin America? What clues can we find to answer that question? Most crucially, can the current trajectory be changed? New and available now! shorturl.at/6Vzbg

Thanks to Hidden Brain on NPR for spotlighting the power of nonviolent movements — and for including Recovering Nonviolent History, edited by Maciej J. Bartkowski. A vital reminder that transformative change often happens without violence. 🎧📚 Listen here: www.hiddenbrain.org/podcast/how-...

New in paperback! “Superb.... This amazing resource fills a critical gap in the literature on North Africa and criminal enterprises.”—Kimberley L. Thachuk, Johns Hopkins University The Mediterranean Connection is available now! shorturl.at/RkBxV

New! An innovative approach to determining when and why governments commit mass atrocities during times of civil war. Get your copy of State-Committed Mass Atrocities in Civil Wars by Gary Uzonyi here: shorturl.at/FiGou

How has China’s BRI diplomacy affected its image across Asia? What does the BRI mean for Sino-US competition? These questions and more are addressed in China Moves West, now in paperback! shorturl.at/Maj5L

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: www.umass.edu/social-scien...

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: shorturl.at/4zdIx Get your copy here: shorturl.at/nApCd

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: scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/03/17/g...

New on War On The Rocks: @amirajadoon.bsky.social 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: warontherocks.com/2026/03/open...

Have you stopped by the exhibit hall yet? Here's Jan Goldman (shorturl.at/jXr7b) and Robert Farley (shorturl.at/kOEzD) with their books! Come say hi!

“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! shorturl.at/jumP2

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! shorturl.at/S65qY

Learn more about @lynneriennerpub.bsky.social here: https://paradigm.foleon.com/university-press-library/complete-proposal/lynne-rienner-publishers And request a quote for your institution at the link below: marketing.paradigmpublishingservices.com/l/1090872/2026-01-26/2cjk78m

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! shorturl.at/qWYEz

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!

ISA is almost here! Come see us at Booth 303!

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: www.npr.org/2026/03/12/n...

"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 @chrisedelson.bsky.social is available now! shorturl.at/jOgWO

Out now from @mkcartwright.bsky.social! A deep dive into fifty years of copyright policy: shorturl.at/dwu8S

“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: shorturl.at/pWP7k

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! shorturl.at/J8qvd

Now in paperback! China Moves West: The Evolving Strategies of the Belt & Road Initiative, edited by Anoushiravan Ehteshami, Benjamin Houghton, & Jia Liu: shorturl.at/kC1Xy

Watch George Mason University professor and LRP author Michael Fauntroy on CTV discussing Jesse Jackson's legacy in D.C.: youtu.be/dfw3FAs-3VU?...

@chrisedelson.bsky.social, author of Above the Law? The Evolution of Presidential Power (shorturl.at/APSfk) appears on Al-Jazeera English to discuss the recent crucial Supreme Court Decision. Dive in here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

⚠️ New book review! 📗 Making Aid Work: Dueling with Dictators and Warlords in the Middle East and North Africa, G. Denoeux, R. Springborg & H. Alaoui (@lynneriennerpub.bsky.social) 🔗 shorturl.at/SwxGI ✒️ Antonia Ricciardiello

Happy to see this in the world at a time when it’s so sorely needed.

My copy has finally arrived. I'm told contributors' copies are on the way. Thanks again to @avramovok.bsky.social, all the contributors, and @lynneriennerpub.bsky.social.

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! shorturl.at/WW4Te

📚 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: shorturl.at/P6HdO

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! www.rienner.com/blog

A snapshot of happy friend-of-author book buyers! Check out Virginia Beard's Housing: The Evolution of Beliefs, Politics, and Policies here: shorturl.at/CPwnf

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! shorturl.at/FhbMQ

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: shorturl.at/b7LTn

We’re proud to celebrate two Lynne Rienner titles named 2025 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Books! 🎉 📘 Prison Homicide: Killing and Dying in Prison Today: shorturl.at/zzGnJ 📕 Counterintelligence at Its Core: Assessing & Preventing Foreign Espionage: shorturl.at/HYbWo Thank you, Choice!

🎙️ On ABC News Live: LRP Author Chris Edelson discusses the developing situation in Venezuela. Watch here: youtu.be/vIdA1qzkA7A And be sure to check out Above the Law? The Evolution of Emergency Presidential Power: shorturl.at/GeXkF

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! www.mei.edu/blog/10-book...

Happy Holidays from Lynne Rienner Publishers! Don't forget to refresh your library before January 5th! www.rienner.com

So proud to see LRP title — Electoral Reform in the United States — on Hoover Institution’s 2025 recommended reads list. 🎉 Thank you! www.hoover.org/news/what-ho...

New from @aminasfari.bsky.social 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! shorturl.at/qhG9d

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 @lucatrenta.bsky.social and Kiril Avramov! shorturl.at/Ma0N8

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. 🎧 shorturl.at/Xpfhu

👏 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: shorturl.at/WVwlP

Now in paperback! "[A] thoughtful political history of a much-neglected country." —Nicolas van de Walle, Foreign Affairs Get your copy today! shorturl.at/pOeYr