COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS

“Through original and compelling accounts of the political dynamics associated with major foreign policy debates, Pillar provides an in-depth historical account of ebbs and flows in the importance of partisan considerations as a shaper of foreign policy in the United States.”

—Jordan Tama, author of Terrorism and National Security Reform: How Commissions Can Drive Change During Crises

“Patrick Charles sheds light on the historical origins of the gun debate, drawing on painstaking archival research and challenging received wisdom about the historical role of the ‘gun lobby.’ ... essential reading.”

—Joseph Blocher, coauthor The Positive Second Amendment: Rights, Regulation, and the Future of Heller

“A unique historical account of Qatar’s energy industry. Tusiani and Johnson detail the country’s accomplishments as well as covering the challenges faced along the way. This book will be a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Qatar, global energy, and geopolitics.”

—Talal Abdulla Al-Emadi, dean, Qatar University College of Law

“Szekely’s fine book combines keen analytical insight with a wealth of empirical information on the Syrian civil war. She brilliantly exposes how a war of incompatible narratives—fight for dignity, against terrorism, for an Islamic state—had material consequences for the power balance on the ground by affecting recruitment, financing, and outside intervention.”

—Raymond Hinnebusch, codirector, Centre for Syrian Studies, University of St. Andrews

“This critical analysis offers fresh insight into the ways that the very structures we rely on to keep us safe from disasters are falling short. In exploring disincentives for readiness within and among sectors and the vulnerabilities they enable, the authors also provide a path forward.”

—Tom Daschle, commissioner, Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense and former Senate majority leader

“Leidig’s deep dive into the social media worlds of far-right women reveals how they weaponize mainstream influencer branding and marketing strategies to soften and package far-right content within relatable, everyday stories. Original, timely, and indispensable for understanding the modern far right.”

—Cynthia Miller-Idriss, author of Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right