Just Security Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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All Necessary Measures?: The United Nations and International Intervention in Libya
Ian Martin
As the US and its allies navigate #Russia’s war on #Ukraine, decade-old lessons from #Libya remain relevant, says @AmbGordonGray. He reflects on the book “All Necessary Measures?” by Ian Martin, former Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General: https://t.co/60gbOsxwxA
Hardcover, 2022
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UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss Resigns: What you need to know about Liz Truss
Michael Pierre
Top stories from today’s Early Edition: - Russia is planning "false flag" operation to blow up dam in south Ukraine, Zelenskyy warns - UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns - Sen. Lindsey Graham must appear before Georgia grand jury, appeals court rules. https://t.co/i4YHfD8CPM
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Ukraine: Stability and Instability: Institute for National Strategic Studies McNair Paper 42
National Defense University
China’s military leaders share a potential weakness that has undermined their Russian counterparts in Ukraine and could hamper their ability to wage a similar war, according to a new report from the U.S. National Defense University. That & more: https://t.co/wdMXnbL9i4
Paperback, 2012
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Civil Resource Manual: 2019
Department of Justice
The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel has just released an index of unclassified OLC opinions written between 1998 and 2019 @StephanieKrent (@knightcolumbia) explains its importance. cc: @charlie_savage @joshgerstein @johnson_carrie https://t.co/U00fl9NaEQ
Paperback, 2019
$44.98$22.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Afghanistan: identifying and addressing wasteful U.S. government spending
United States House of Representatives
Lots to catch up on • Leaked intelligence documents • Espionage Act investigations • Surveillance reform • Congress • Sudan Conflict • Russia-Ukraine: International Criminal Court • Iran-United States • Afghanistan • Haiti https://t.co/FRdlXWU6IU
Paperback, 2017
$22.99$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Formality: Life Beyond the Velvet Ropes
J. D. Stewart
“Formality, represented in suits and ties, reinforces the perception of distance and aristocracy in #diplomacy,” writes diplomat Pablo Arrocha Olabuenaga. Read his call for cultural #diversity and “a new era of tieless diplomacy”: #UnitedNations https://t.co/smTTJoJjJ4
Paperback, 2016
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Syria: implications for U.S. security and regional stability
United States House of Representatives
Our coverage of the events of the week and more. • Russia-Ukraine • United Nations reform • Civilian harm in U.S. wars • Still at War Symposium: Syria • Criminal contempt of Congress • Immigration law • Social media regulation • Tunisia https://t.co/nP14Hi7yXZ
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Lily: Heartache and joy that spanned two World Wars.
David S. Smith
With great thanks to our authors of the week. @aaronsfisher @ACharbord @alexandraekoch Ambassador David Scheffer Ashika Singh @claraapt25 @CorellHans @FlorianeLavaud @IsGlimcher @justin_cole005 Kristin Smith Lily Waldock @LizaGoitein @MilenaSterio https://t.co/cLzMgDMKj5… https://t.co/QSL0kE4exd
Paperback, 2014
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A View from the Back of the Candy Store: Stories
Ken White
Top stories from today’s Early Edition: - DOJ prepares to fight in court to force former White House officials to testify - Former DOJ staffer Ken Klukowski to cooperate with Jan. 6 criminal investigation - Jan. 6 committee to share transcripts with DOJ https://t.co/UwQ8XryeC2 https://t.co/Cq9VW4C8i3
Paperback, 2020
$14.95$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book