The Road to Tahrir Square chronicles the complex and often turbulent relationship between Egypt and the United States from the 1950s to the early 2010s. Lloyd C. Gardner traces how successive American administrations engaged with Egyptian leaders—from Gamal Abdel Nasser through Anwar Sadat to Hosni Mubarak—shaping the political trajectory of the Middle East’s most influential nation. The …
The War on Our Freedoms is a collection of essays examining the impact of U.S. government policies on civil liberties following the attacks of September 11, 2001. Edited by Richard C. Leone and Greg Anrig, Jr., the book presents analyses by legal experts, journalists, and academics on major changes in law enforcement, national security, and privacy protections. The authors critique the expansio…
This volume examines how political leaders and institutions in the United States and the Soviet Union learn from past experiences in shaping their foreign policy decisions. Through comparative case studies, the contributors analyze the cognitive, organizational, and political factors that influence learning in both superpowers during the Cold War era. The book explores how successes and failure…
This book presents Harry S. Dent Jr.’s predictions of a looming major economic downturn based on demographic, financial, and market-cycle analysis. Dent argues that structural shifts in consumer spending, aging populations, and excessive debt will trigger a global economic crash and reshape financial markets. The book provides strategic guidance for investors and individuals seeking to naviga…
In this book, Noam Chomsky argues that the United States increasingly exhibits the characteristics of a “failed state”—one that disregards international law, undermines democratic principles, and relies on military force to pursue global dominance. Chomsky examines U.S. foreign policy after 2001, focusing on unilateral actions, the Iraq War, counterterrorism strategies, and the erosion of…
This book examines the challenges and strategic choices facing United States foreign policy as the nation entered the 1960s. Finletter discusses the political, military, and economic factors shaping America’s role in the postwar world, emphasizing the need for new approaches to emerging Cold War realities. The work analyzes key issues including nuclear strategy, international alliances, and t…
Nationalism by Elie Kedourie is a seminal study examining the origins, philosophical foundations, and historical development of nationalism as a modern political doctrine. Kedourie argues that nationalism is not an ancient sentiment but a product of modern European intellectual history, emerging from the decline of traditional political orders. Through critical analysis, the book explores how n…
Leadership in an Interdependent World by Ghiță Ionescu examines the political leadership of five major world statesmen—Konrad Adenauer, Charles de Gaulle, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, and Mikhail Gorbachev—within the context of an increasingly interdependent international system. Through comparative analysis, Ionescu explores how each leader navigated global challenges, shaped forei…
This volume explores the declining public trust in government within the United States, analyzing its causes, consequences, and implications for democratic governance. Edited by Joseph S. Nye Jr., Philip D. Zelikow, and David C. King, the book brings together leading scholars who examine political participation, public opinion, political culture, and the growing sense of alienation among citize…
This book explores the defining early-life moments of great leaders before they rose to worldwide prominence. Through engaging narrative profiles, Edwin Kiester Jr. highlights pivotal events, personal challenges, and transformative experiences that shaped their character and future achievements. The work offers insightful biographical sketches that reveal how extraordinary individuals were mold…