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

👏 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 (shorturl.at/qMmg6) — and excited for his upcoming work on US foreign policy! 📚🎉

🙏 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”! shorturl.at/gaIP4 You can check it out here ➡️ shorturl.at/BMf0a 📚✨

Give the gift of books this season! 🎄📚 Get 30% OFF every title at Lynne Rienner Publishers with code HOLIDAY30 — now through Jan 5, 2026! www.rienner.com

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! shorturl.at/Afwwv

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! shorturl.at/8Hv39

📚 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 @esoubrier.bsky.social on November 17, 2025, 12:30–2:00 pm for an in-depth conversation: shorturl.at/dR4MO

📢 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: shorturl.at/bmTlM

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: shorturl.at/nnPaJ

My latest project!

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. shorturl.at/R1OeY

New! “A thoughtful, in-depth survey of the explosive popularity of nongovernmental organizations.” —Midwest Book Review Get your copy now! shorturl.at/u3ZQ8

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: shorturl.at/NMiW1 And don't forget to pre-order Thistlemarsh here: shorturl.at/kfFsI