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  • Review: Why Taiwan Matters

    Review

    By Yunping Chen, May 18, 2012

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    A new book looks at a small island's outsized influence.

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  • Review: The Islamists Are Coming

    Review

    By Giorgio Cafiero, May 10, 2012

    islam

    A new book looks at the implications of the rise of political Islam in the Middle East and North Africa.

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  • Review: Learning from the Octopus

    Review

    By Yunping Chen, April 30, 2012

    Learning from the Octopus

    Nature is the best model for human security, according to a new book by a marine ecologist.

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  • Review: The Dissent Papers

    Commentary

    By Heath Mitchell, April 23, 2012

    dissent-papers

    The Dissent Papers is a fascinating exploration of the role strategic writing plays in formulating comprehensive diplomatic dissent and its ability to shape the future of U.S. foreign policy.

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  • Review: The New Protectorates

    Review

    By Melissa Moskowitz, April 12, 2012

    protect

    A new book explores the tensions between liberal state-building and outside manipulation.

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  • Review: Noam Chomsky's "Occupy"

    Commentary

    By John Feffer, April 6, 2012

    noam-chomsky-occupy

    Veteran writer and activist Noam Chomsky is not one to watch the Occupy movement from the sidelines.

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  • Review: We Meant Well

    Review

    By Christopher Bartlo, March 28, 2012

    We Meant Well

    A long-time foreign service officer describes the farces and frustrations of the Iraq occupation.

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