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Eight Days at Yalta
by Diana Preston • 2020
Three ailing men, eight days, and the secret deals that mapped the Cold War.
4.21
500
Eight Days at Yalta Summary
Eight Days at Yalta 89%
Three ailing men, eight days, and the secret deals that mapped the Cold War.
by Diana Preston 2020
4.21
500 ratings
International Organizations
by Margaret P. Karns • 2004
How global cooperation actually works: the UN, regional bodies, and the NGOs bridging state limits.
3.53
162
International Organizations Summary
International Organizations 89%
How global cooperation actually works: the UN, regional bodies, and the NGOs bridging state limits.
by Margaret P. Karns 2004
3.53
162 ratings
Diplomacy
by Joseph M. Siracusa • 2010
How a handful of treaties, a flawed peace, and a napkin deal carved up the map.
3.14
245
Diplomacy Summary
Diplomacy 88%
How a handful of treaties, a flawed peace, and a napkin deal carved up the map.
by Joseph M. Siracusa 2010
3.14
245 ratings
The One Percent Solution
by Gordon Lafer • 2017
Bureaucrats, not presidents, designed occupied Japan. Their blueprint was done before Hiroshima.
4.50
70
The One Percent Solution Summary
The One Percent Solution 87%
Bureaucrats, not presidents, designed occupied Japan. Their blueprint was done before Hiroshima.
by Gordon Lafer 2017
4.50
70 ratings
Supreme Commander
by Seymour Morris Jr. • 2014
Eleven million lives saved, a constitution written in nine days: the occupation that remade Japan.
4.12
224
Supreme Commander Summary
Supreme Commander 87%
Eleven million lives saved, a constitution written in nine days: the occupation that remade Japan.
by Seymour Morris Jr. 2014
4.12
224 ratings
Year Zero
by Ian Buruma • 2013
1945 meant liberation, hunger, and vengeance: a new world rose from ruins, already split.
3.92
2k+
Year Zero Summary
Year Zero 87%
1945 meant liberation, hunger, and vengeance: a new world rose from ruins, already split.
by Ian Buruma 2013
3.92
2k+ ratings
A World Safe for Democracy
by G. John Ikenberry • 2020
The liberal order cracked from success, not failure. A case for rebuilding, not abandoning it.
3.80
143
A World Safe for Democracy Summary
A World Safe for Democracy 87%
The liberal order cracked from success, not failure. A case for rebuilding, not abandoning it.
by G. John Ikenberry 2020
3.80
143 ratings
A New Foreign Policy
by Jeffrey D. Sachs • 2018
The world became multipolar. America didn't notice. Here is the cost and the way out.
3.88
337
A New Foreign Policy Summary
A New Foreign Policy 87%
The world became multipolar. America didn't notice. Here is the cost and the way out.
by Jeffrey D. Sachs 2018
3.88
337 ratings
International Relations
by Paul Wilkinson • 2007
States remain the main event, but the stage is crowded. Why nukes, NGOs, and identity matter.
3.32
766
International Relations Summary
International Relations 87%
States remain the main event, but the stage is crowded. Why nukes, NGOs, and identity matter.
by Paul Wilkinson 2007
3.32
766 ratings
The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy
by John J. Mearsheimer • 2006
How a single interest group has reshaped U.S. Middle East policy, often against American interests.
4.12
4k+
The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy Summary
The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy 87%
How a single interest group has reshaped U.S. Middle East policy, often against American interests.
by John J. Mearsheimer 2006
4.12
4k+ ratings
Paris, 1919
by Margaret MacMillan • 2001
Three men, six months, and the flawed peace that redrew the map of the modern world.
4.13
15k+
Paris, 1919 Summary
Paris, 1919 87%
Three men, six months, and the flawed peace that redrew the map of the modern world.
by Margaret MacMillan 2001
4.13
15k+ ratings
Power, Terror, Peace, and War
by Walter Russell Mead • 2004
America's soft power will not recover via Hollywood, but via microfinance in Khayelitsa.
3.67
108
Power, Terror, Peace, and War Summary
Power, Terror, Peace, and War 86%
America's soft power will not recover via Hollywood, but via microfinance in Khayelitsa.
by Walter Russell Mead 2004
3.67
108 ratings
The Girls of Atomic City
by Denise Kiernan • 2013
The young women of Oak Ridge built the atomic bomb. None of them knew it.
3.73
32k+
The Girls of Atomic City Summary
The Girls of Atomic City 86%
The young women of Oak Ridge built the atomic bomb. None of them knew it.
by Denise Kiernan 2013
3.73
32k+ ratings
The Shadows of Power
by James Perloff • 1988
A single network picks presidents and plans depressions. The Constitution is their last obstacle.
4.04
162
The Shadows of Power Summary
The Shadows of Power 86%
A single network picks presidents and plans depressions. The Constitution is their last obstacle.
by James Perloff 1988
4.04
162 ratings
Contemporary Conflict Resolution
by Oliver Ramsbotham • 2005
The Cold War ended. Wars moved inside states. Conflict resolution rebuilt itself for what came next.
3.73
180
Contemporary Conflict Resolution Summary
Contemporary Conflict Resolution 86%
The Cold War ended. Wars moved inside states. Conflict resolution rebuilt itself for what came next.
by Oliver Ramsbotham 2005
3.73
180 ratings
Human Smoke
by Nicholson Baker • 2008
Before the Holocaust, the Allies closed doors, starved civilians, and firebombed cities.
4.06
2k+
Human Smoke Summary
Human Smoke 86%
Before the Holocaust, the Allies closed doors, starved civilians, and firebombed cities.
by Nicholson Baker 2008
4.06
2k+ ratings
International Law
by Jan Klabbers • 2013
International law: no sovereign, no police. How it works, and the imperial logic it still carries.
4.09
139
International Law Summary
International Law 86%
International law: no sovereign, no police. How it works, and the imperial logic it still carries.
by Jan Klabbers 2013
4.09
139 ratings
War on Peace
by Ronan Farrow • 2018
Before Trump, before forever war, Washington gutted the one tool that could prevent them: diplomacy.
4.14
9k+
War on Peace Summary
War on Peace 86%
Before Trump, before forever war, Washington gutted the one tool that could prevent them: diplomacy.
by Ronan Farrow 2018
4.14
9k+ ratings
The Trials of Harry S. Truman
by Jeffrey Frank • 2022
Kept in the dark by FDR, an ordinary Missourian inherited the bomb, Stalin, and Korea.
3.99
566
The Trials of Harry S. Truman Summary
The Trials of Harry S. Truman 86%
Kept in the dark by FDR, an ordinary Missourian inherited the bomb, Stalin, and Korea.
by Jeffrey Frank 2022
3.99
566 ratings
The Making of the Atomic Bomb
by Richard Rhodes • 1986
Physics made the bomb inevitable long before any general asked for it.
4.40
25k+
The Making of the Atomic Bomb Summary
The Making of the Atomic Bomb 86%
Physics made the bomb inevitable long before any general asked for it.
by Richard Rhodes 1986
4.40
25k+ ratings
Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World
by Fareed Zakaria • 2020
COVID-19 hit fast-forward. Ten lessons for a digital, unequal, and bipolar world.
3.96
6k+
Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World Summary
Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World 86%
COVID-19 hit fast-forward. Ten lessons for a digital, unequal, and bipolar world.
by Fareed Zakaria 2020
3.96
6k+ ratings
The Jungle Grows Back
by Robert Kagan • 2018
The global peace is a fluke. American power built it; without constant effort, it collapses.
4.09
1k+
The Jungle Grows Back Summary
The Jungle Grows Back 86%
The global peace is a fluke. American power built it; without constant effort, it collapses.
by Robert Kagan 2018
4.09
1k+ ratings
Our Declaration
by Danielle S. Allen • 2014
The Declaration's forgotten argument: equality is the only real shield against domination.
3.83
888
Our Declaration Summary
Our Declaration 86%
The Declaration's forgotten argument: equality is the only real shield against domination.
by Danielle S. Allen 2014
3.83
888 ratings
The Envoy
by Zalmay Khalilzad • 2016
An Afghan immigrant becomes America's envoy in the Muslim world, finding a crisis wars cannot solve.
3.64
163
The Envoy Summary
The Envoy 86%
An Afghan immigrant becomes America's envoy in the Muslim world, finding a crisis wars cannot solve.
by Zalmay Khalilzad 2016
3.64
163 ratings
The Least of All Possible Evils
by Eyal Weizman • 2012
When humanitarian law calculates acceptable civilian deaths, it also makes them thinkable.
4.19
224
The Least of All Possible Evils Summary
The Least of All Possible Evils 86%
When humanitarian law calculates acceptable civilian deaths, it also makes them thinkable.
by Eyal Weizman 2012
4.19
224 ratings
The Miracle of the Kurds
by Stephen Mansfield • 2014
After surviving genocide, a forgotten people built the freest, most hopeful society in Iraq.
4.09
335
The Miracle of the Kurds Summary
The Miracle of the Kurds 86%
After surviving genocide, a forgotten people built the freest, most hopeful society in Iraq.
by Stephen Mansfield 2014
4.09
335 ratings
The Future of Geography
by Tim Marshall • 2023
Space is the new geography of power: every conflict below is replicating in orbit.
3.91
8k+
The Future of Geography Summary
The Future of Geography 86%
Space is the new geography of power: every conflict below is replicating in orbit.
by Tim Marshall 2023
3.91
8k+ ratings
The Triangle of Power
by Alexander Stubb • 2026
The old East-West binary is dead. A third bloc, the Global South, holds the balance.
4.12
471
The Triangle of Power Summary
The Triangle of Power 86%
The old East-West binary is dead. A third bloc, the Global South, holds the balance.
by Alexander Stubb 2026
4.12
471 ratings
A More Perfect Constitution
by Larry J. Sabato • 2007
Twenty-three fixes for a rusty Constitution: bigger Congress, term limits, a state convention.
3.66
335
A More Perfect Constitution Summary
A More Perfect Constitution 86%
Twenty-three fixes for a rusty Constitution: bigger Congress, term limits, a state convention.
by Larry J. Sabato 2007
3.66
335 ratings
The Original Compromise
by David Brian Robertson • 2012
Shared ideals didn't build it. Raw bargains, evasions, and a tragic deal on slavery did.
3.86
35
The Original Compromise Summary
The Original Compromise 86%
Shared ideals didn't build it. Raw bargains, evasions, and a tragic deal on slavery did.
by David Brian Robertson 2012
3.86
35 ratings
Palestine
by Jimmy Carter • 2006
The peace treaty Carter brokered was honored. The promises to Palestinians inside it were not.
3.92
5k+
Palestine Summary
Palestine 86%
The peace treaty Carter brokered was honored. The promises to Palestinians inside it were not.
by Jimmy Carter 2006
3.92
5k+ ratings
The Situation Room
by George Stephanopoulos • 2024
Twelve presidents. One basement room. The crises that revealed who they really were.
4.33
11k+
The Situation Room Summary
The Situation Room 86%
Twelve presidents. One basement room. The crises that revealed who they really were.
by George Stephanopoulos 2024
4.33
11k+ ratings
The Hell of Good Intentions
by Stephen M. Walt • 2018
After the Cold War, America tried to lead the world. It overreached, failed, and learned nothing.
4.01
735
The Hell of Good Intentions Summary
The Hell of Good Intentions 86%
After the Cold War, America tried to lead the world. It overreached, failed, and learned nothing.
by Stephen M. Walt 2018
4.01
735 ratings
The Longest Line on the Map
by Eric Rutkow • 2019
A century-long quest to link the Americas by road was stopped cold by a 250-mile jungle.
3.04
258
The Longest Line on the Map Summary
The Longest Line on the Map 86%
A century-long quest to link the Americas by road was stopped cold by a 250-mile jungle.
by Eric Rutkow 2019
3.04
258 ratings
Zbig
by Edward Luce • 2025
A Polish immigrant who taught a president, outsmarted Kissinger, and foresaw the Soviet collapse.
4.58
544
Zbig Summary
Zbig 86%
A Polish immigrant who taught a president, outsmarted Kissinger, and foresaw the Soviet collapse.
by Edward Luce 2025
4.58
544 ratings
The Great Delusion
by John J. Mearsheimer • 2018
Liberal dreams of peace ignore two immovable forces: the nation and the anarchy between states.
4.10
1k+
The Great Delusion Summary
The Great Delusion 86%
Liberal dreams of peace ignore two immovable forces: the nation and the anarchy between states.
by John J. Mearsheimer 2018
4.10
1k+ ratings
Gaza in Crisis
by Ilan Pappé • 2010
Five hundred villages erased, seventy years before October 7: the history the peace process buries.
4.15
2k+
Gaza in Crisis Summary
Gaza in Crisis 86%
Five hundred villages erased, seventy years before October 7: the history the peace process buries.
by Ilan Pappé 2010
4.15
2k+ ratings
World Order
by Henry Kissinger • 2014
Europe invented the state system; now every civilization advances a rival blueprint for world order.
4.04
14k+
World Order Summary
World Order 86%
Europe invented the state system; now every civilization advances a rival blueprint for world order.
by Henry Kissinger 2014
4.04
14k+ ratings
Truman by David McCullough
by David McCullough • 1992
A failed haberdasher from Missouri inherits the presidency, the atomic bomb, and the Cold War.
4.17
92k+
Truman by David McCullough Summary
Truman by David McCullough 86%
A failed haberdasher from Missouri inherits the presidency, the atomic bomb, and the Cold War.
by David McCullough 1992
4.17
92k+ ratings
The Ages of Globalization
by Jeffrey D. Sachs • 2020
What if globalization began with the first human migration? Its latest chapter could be its last.
3.89
404
The Ages of Globalization Summary
The Ages of Globalization 86%
What if globalization began with the first human migration? Its latest chapter could be its last.
by Jeffrey D. Sachs 2020
3.89
404 ratings
The Yom Kippur War
by 50Minutes • 2016
How a Yom Kippur ambush shattered Israel's myth, drew in superpowers, and led to Camp David.
3.00
3
The Yom Kippur War Summary
The Yom Kippur War 86%
How a Yom Kippur ambush shattered Israel's myth, drew in superpowers, and led to Camp David.
by 50Minutes 2016
3.00
3 ratings
To End All Wars
by Adam Hochschild • 2011
A general led Britain's army. His sister led its pacifists. The Great War as family feud.
4.14
9k+
To End All Wars Summary
To End All Wars 86%
A general led Britain's army. His sister led its pacifists. The Great War as family feud.
by Adam Hochschild 2011
4.14
9k+ ratings
Except for Palestine
by Marc Lamont Hill • 2021
Why American progressives, fierce on injustice everywhere, stay quiet when it comes to Palestine.
4.19
4k+
Except for Palestine Summary
Except for Palestine 86%
Why American progressives, fierce on injustice everywhere, stay quiet when it comes to Palestine.
by Marc Lamont Hill 2021
4.19
4k+ ratings
Peace Pact
by David C. Hendrickson • 2003
Before it was a nation, America was a powder keg. The Constitution was the peace treaty.
3.36
25
Peace Pact Summary
Peace Pact 86%
Before it was a nation, America was a powder keg. The Constitution was the peace treaty.
by David C. Hendrickson 2003
3.36
25 ratings
Hard Choices
by Hillary Rodham Clinton • 2013
Deciding which American principle to sacrifice today: the memoir of a Secretary of State.
3.61
15k+
Hard Choices Summary
Hard Choices 86%
Deciding which American principle to sacrifice today: the memoir of a Secretary of State.
by Hillary Rodham Clinton 2013
3.61
15k+ ratings
The Inevitability of Tragedy
by Barry Gewen • 2020
Kissinger fled the Nazis and learned a lesson America still ignores: tragedy shapes world affairs.
4.00
490
The Inevitability of Tragedy Summary
The Inevitability of Tragedy 86%
Kissinger fled the Nazis and learned a lesson America still ignores: tragedy shapes world affairs.
by Barry Gewen 2020
4.00
490 ratings
The Next 100 Years
by George Friedman • 2008
America doesn't need to win wars, just prevent rivals from rising. The next battlefield is orbital.
3.67
11k+
The Next 100 Years Summary
The Next 100 Years 86%
America doesn't need to win wars, just prevent rivals from rising. The next battlefield is orbital.
by George Friedman 2008
3.67
11k+ ratings
Diplomacy
by Henry Kissinger • 1994
Europe balanced power; America chases ideals. Three centuries of diplomatic collision.
4.25
10k+
Diplomacy Summary
Diplomacy 86%
Europe balanced power; America chases ideals. Three centuries of diplomatic collision.
by Henry Kissinger 1994
4.25
10k+ ratings
Churchill
by Winston S. Churchill • 2012
His speeches held Britain together when the bombs fell, then drew the Cold War's battle lines.
4.28
548
Churchill Summary
Churchill 86%
His speeches held Britain together when the bombs fell, then drew the Cold War's battle lines.
by Winston S. Churchill 2012
4.28
548 ratings
These Truths
by Jill Lepore • 2018
American politics is a 500-year argument over who counts as a person and whose truth prevails.
4.40
14k+
These Truths Summary
These Truths 86%
American politics is a 500-year argument over who counts as a person and whose truth prevails.
by Jill Lepore 2018
4.40
14k+ ratings
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