Interventions: A Life in War and Peace

By Kofi Annan (2013) Pages: 416, Final verdict: Great-read Kofi Annan is one of the most renowned figures in diplomacy over the past 50 years. During his 45-year tenure at the UN, he led its peacekeeping operations, served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006, and... Read more

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The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present, and Future of the United Nations

By Paul Kennedy (2006) Pages: 384, Final verdict: Great-read Paul Kennedy, a British historian and author, is renowned for his work in international relations and economic history. He gained fame with his bestselling book "The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers," which sold over 1 million copies... Read more

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The Power of Geography: Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World

By Tim Marshall (2021) Pages: 360, Final verdict: Great-read If you've have ever asked me for a book recommendation, odds are that Prisoners of Geography was the one you got. In it - covered in this review - Tim Marshall does a remarkable jobs showing us how much,... Read more

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Prisoners of Geography

By Tim Marshall (2015) Pages: 288,Final verdict: Must-read How will the Western world react to North Korea's reckless nuclear tests? And why hasn't China imposed more sanctions? And what about Russia, is it still controlling Crimea? What was that all about? Foreign correspondent to Sky... Read more

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Easternization: War and Peace in the Asian Century

By Gideon Rachman (2016) Pages: 255, Final verdict: Great-read Which region will be the leading the world in the 21st century? In Easternization, Gideon Rachman provides convincing arguments that the 21st century will be dominated by countries in the far east, in particular China, India and the South-East Asia region.... Read more

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