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
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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: shorturl.at/kC1Xy
Watch George Mason University professor and LRP author Michael Fauntroy on CTV discussing Jesse Jackson's legacy in D.C.:
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@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)
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✒️ 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.
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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: 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!
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Happy Holidays from Lynne Rienner Publishers! Don't forget to refresh your library before January 5th!
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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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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
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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 @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
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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 (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
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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 @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
