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Why America Gets Africa Wrong

U.S. Policy Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better

By Zachariah Mampilly

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Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, From Revolution to Autocracy

In this impassioned history of Soviet and post-Soviet Russia, Ioffe weaves together historical sources, her Jewish family memories, and her experience as an American reporter in Russia.

Reviewed by Maria Lipman

Liberalism in Time: A History

As this fascinating book shows, liberal ideas in each era have reflected understandings of history, society, and progress unique to their time.

Reviewed by G. John Ikenberry

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Understanding Tax Systems Across the MENA Region

Tax policy in MENA is evolving rapidly shaped by diversification priorities, fiscal pressures, and global forces. The IMF’s new regional analysis examines all major taxes across countries in comprehensive detail. Essential reading for researchers tracking policy trends.

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The Hour of the Predator: Encounters With the Autocrats and Tech Billionaires Taking Over the World

Da Empoli recounts the Machiavellian machinations of some of today’s autocrats, oligarchs, and tech billionaires.

Reviewed by G. John Ikenberry