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Nabi Sahak, "Anglo-Afghan Power and Politics, 1893–1947: The Durand Line Unmasked" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025)

this episode of New Books Network, I speak with Nabi Sahak about his

book, Anglo-Afghan Power and Politics, 1893–1947: The Durand Line Unmasked (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025).

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The Resurgence of War and the Collapse of Arms Control

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Anna Lively, "Revolutionary Connections: Russia and Ireland, 1905-1923" (Oxford UP, 2026)

Anna Lively is a historian of modern Ireland, Britain, and Russia. Awarded her PhD in History from the University of Edinburgh in 2022, she is currently a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in History at the University of Strathclyde. Prior to this she h... more

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Eamonn Gearon, "The Arab Bureau: The Story of Britain's Most Ingenious Intelligence Unit" (Hurst, 2026)

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Dan Altman, "Taking Territory: The Persistence of Conquest Since 1945" (Cornell UP, 2026)

Q: What are the main empirical findings about causation and consequences of these smaller conquests?

Pre-WWII there were frequent large-scale conquests and annexations; postwar there was a decline in whole-state seizures, but taking parts of states persists. The consequences depend on whether diplomacy can reverse such actions, and often, reversals occur only under force or are not achieved when dealing with partial seizures.

Dan Altman, "Taking Territory: The Persistence of Conquest Since 1945" (Cornell UP, 2026)

Q: Tell us more about your war expectations theory and how it reframes the conventional wisdom on conquest after 1945.

Conquest hasn't disappeared; it has become smaller and more strategic. States increasingly seek limited gains that avoid full-scale war, and the pursuit is driven by expectations of how others will respond, the perceived value of the land, and the incentives for leaders to pursue prestige and career advancement.

250 Years of Special Providence: On American Grand Strategy Since the Declaration with Walter Russell Mead

Q: Why does Mead advocate for a renewed Hamiltonian strategy today?

Mead suggests that in a complex, multipolar world, a focus on national strength, economic foundations, and disciplined engagement—embodied by Hamiltonian thought—offers a pragmatic path to maintaining American leadership while managing costs and political support.

250 Years of Special Providence: On American Grand Strategy Since the Declaration with Walter Russell Mead

Q: What role did the Jacksonians and Wilsonians play in modern policy, and how has that changed after 2015?

Jacksonians have driven power projection when necessary and favored a more assertive stance, while Wilsonians emphasized spreading democracy and rights, though post-2015 Wilsonian influence waned and Jacksonian and Hamiltonian approaches rose in prominence.

250 Years of Special Providence: On American Grand Strategy Since the Declaration with Walter Russell Mead

Q: How does Mead interpret the Declaration of Independence in relation to foreign policy?

Mead argues that the Declaration's ideals are invoked differently by each school; they all affirm independence but diverge on how aggressively to defend it internationally and whether to pursue global leadership or restraint.

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This show features scholarly interviews with authors and leading researchers who discuss recently published works on diplomacy, international relations, and historical policy. Episodes span a wide range of topics—from World War II civilian exchanges and Cold War diplomacy to the internal dynamics of international organizations, arms control design, and the use of film and media in statecraft. A throughline across episodes is a rigorous, archival approach: guests walk through methodologies, sources, and the broader implications of their work for understanding diplomacy, memory, and governance. The conversations tend to balance historical detail with contemporary relevance, often drawing out policy and ethics implications for diplomats, schol... more

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