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For fresh perspectives on the most pressing issues in the complex world of international relations, security studies, & military strategy, check out the book series headed by Dr. Thomas G. Mahnken, President & CEO
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OUT SOON! "The War for Karabakh: Strategy, Technology, and Victory" by Liam Collins and John Spencer

“This book is a must-read for political and military leaders. The War for Karabakh is an extraordinary study that explains the conduct of the war, its outcome, and its implications for future armed conflict. Liam Collins and John Spencer reveal the essential elements of success in war, including clear strategic aims and the ability to marshal all elements of national power in pursuit of those aims. This book explains how the war demonstrated the dramatic effect of new technologies such as unmanned aerial systems while placing those technologies in the context of combined arms tactics, operational planning, geography, training, leadership, and force design.” —Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster, US Army (ret.), 25th United States National Security Advisor https://t.co/hsGvxBKuG2

*This book is in the Rapid Communications in Conflict and Security (RCCS) Series (General Editor: Thomas G. Mahnken; Founding Editor: Geoffrey R.H. Burn) https://t.co/toZ7YbvtaU

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OUT SOON! "Refuge, Resilience, and Reinvention: A Memoir of Identity, Belonging, and Becoming" by Kang-i Sun Chang; translated by Kang-i Sun Chang and Linda Chu

"Both personally moving and historically significant, this memoir traces Kang-i Sun Chang’s life after immigrating from Taiwan in 1968, from graduate studies to a distinguished career at Yale. It offers vivid portraits of renowned scholars across Asia, Europe, and the US, and deeply personal reflections on Taiwan’s White Terror, including her interview with her father’s arresting officer, who confessed he had always known her father was innocent. After decades of silence, Chang’s father finally spoke with her about his imprisonment in a moving exchange she recounts in the book. This is just one example of the intertwining of personal memory and political history that makes this book a vital account of the émigré Chinese experience and a landmark contribution to the intellectual history of Chinese studies." —Ronald Egan, Stanford University https://t.co/s5omm5ghLO

This book is part of the Cambria Sinophone World Series (General Editor: Wendy Larson, University of Oregon) https://t.co/qthxXXTaJ8 and the Cambria Sinophone Translation Series (General Editor: Kyle Shernuk, Georgetown University; Advisor: Christopher Lupke, University of Alberta) https://t.co/alusOoRnMf

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Taipei Times Notable Book!
"Revolutionary Taiwan: Making Nationhood in a Changing World Order" by Catherine Lila Chou and Mark Harrison

"Books that attempt to explain Taiwan in an accessible manner have proliferated in recent years…but none are close to what Catherine Lila Chou and Mark Harrison have achieved in Revolutionary Taiwan. Not only does this book convey Taiwan in the 'readably academic' way that the authors intended, it uses a novel yet practical approach…Packed with elegant analogies, deftly illustrated examples, and subtle but clear, compelling arguments, this book is both educational and immensely enjoyable." —Taipei Times https://t.co/B5yq0ca35B

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OUT SOON! "Ferocious Enforcers: Nezha and Erlang in Ming Plays" by translated and introduced by Stephen H. West and Wilt L. Idema

"This book offers the first English-language (and possibly the first Western-language) translation of four Ming-period plays in which the divine warrior deities Nezha and Erlang subdue demonic adversaries. The lively plays are significant from both literary and religious perspectives: they illuminate a relatively neglected dimension of traditional Chinese drama while celebrating prominent deities in the Chinese pantheon. Ferocious Enforcers will make a valuable contribution to Chinese literary and religious studies alike, and it will benefit students and scholars in both fields." —Meir Shahar, Tel Aviv University https://t.co/JiFP1tZBU8

This book is part of the Cambria Sinophone World Series (General Editor: Wendy Larson, University of Oregon) https://t.co/qthxXXTaJ8 and the Cambria Sinophone Translation Series (General Editor: Kyle Shernuk, Georgetown University; Advisor: Christopher Lupke, University of Alberta) https://t.co/alusOoRnMf

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Thriving local food systems depend on more than what we grow. This World Food Day, explore what helps farmers’ markets thrive with Garry Stephenson’s "Farmers’ Markets: Success, Failure, and Management Ecology," an established study of the organization and community relationships that help farmers’ markets succeed.

“Dr. Stephenson’s contribution with this book allows us, whether we are managers, researchers, farmers or eaters, to understand how all community members can work in concert, to make this institution a healthy and vibrant part of a sustainable food system.” —Gail Feenstra, University of California, Davis

Learn more https://t.co/SofFYQfYdX

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*@AtlanticCouncil's Director of the Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Dr. Andrew L. Peek's new book "War Without Footprints: Plausible Deniability and the Future of Proxy Warfare" examines how states use proxy forces to pursue strategic objectives while avoiding the visible costs of direct intervention.

At the center of the book is plausible deniability: the ability to act without clear attribution. Drawing on cases involving Russia in Georgia and Ukraine, Iran and Hezbollah, Pakistan and the Haqqani network, and Saudi Arabia in Chechnya, Peek develops a new model of proxy warfare emphasizing distance, deniability, and indirect control.

“Andrew L. Peek has written an extraordinary book that provides nonpareil comparative insights into the different levels of plausible deniability of state sponsors of proxy forces. Well-researched and persuasive, the book advances a unique model and examination of Russia, Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and their distinct sponsorships.” —Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs

📚 📚 Learn more about "War Without Footprints" https://t.co/HdSa4Rimk8 and other titles in the Cambria Rapid Communications in Conflict and Security (RCCS) series https://t.co/toZ7YbvtaU

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"Required reading for anyone who is, or hopes to be, a national security expert. McGiffin and Lowther have produced an essential examination of the current global nuclear posture and the dynamics of modern deterrence. Their analysis of US capabilities, requirements, and policy choices, as well as what must be done to counter the growing nuclear threats posed by our adversaries, is both authoritative and urgent." —Major General Garrett Harencak, former Commander, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and former Assistant Chief of Staff, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration https://t.co/ZEuhPZrp5f

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In celebration of Italian American Heritage and Culture Month, Cambria Press invites you to discover "The Italian Americans (3rd edition)" by Luciano J. Iorizzo and Salvatore Mondello. From immigrant communities and family networks to contributions in the arts, politics, religion, and economic life, this book illuminates how Italian Americans helped shape the United States, examines the prejudice they confronted, and celebrates the communities they built.

Explore this enduring classic, available in paperback and digital editions: https://t.co/cN4baXNDlk

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October 12 invites reflection on the enduring legacies of colonialism and the stories through which nations define themselves. In "The Creole Invention of Peru: Ethnic Nation and Epic Poetry in Colonial Lima," José Antonio Mazzotti explores how Creole elites constructed their identity and how the hierarchies they helped establish continued to influence Peruvian society. This book offers a critical perspective on the relationship between literature, power, and national identity.

“No other study has attempted what this book has done.” —Rolena Adorno, Yale University

Explore the book: https://t.co/tARogTsLc4

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Stories create space for recognition, belonging, and understanding. This National Coming Out Day, we celebrate LGBTQ+ voices with "Queer Taiwanese Literature: A Reader," edited by Howard Chiang. Bringing Taiwanese stories to English-language readers, this anthology explores the richness and diversity of queer lives across generations. Everyone deserves dignity and belonging, wherever they are in their journey and whether or when they choose to come out.

Explore the collection: https://t.co/R01sA5Z4gf

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Happy National Day, Taiwan! 雙十國慶快樂！

Today, we celebrate Taiwan through its literature.
From historical fiction and poetry to women’s writing, queer narratives, and environmental thought, Taiwan’s literary world reveals a remarkable richness of perspectives and imagination.

At Cambria Press, we are honored to help bring Taiwanese literature—and the scholarship that deepens our understanding of it—to readers around the world.

Each of these six books opens a different window onto Taiwan’s literary world and invites readers to explore further. See more titles at https://t.co/depqis9y1P

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Literature can shape how we understand the natural world.

Wu Ming-Yi's fiction challenges readers to rethink the relationship between humans and the environment.

How can novels influence environmental thinking?

Explore new perspectives in "The Wu Ming-Yi Companion" https://t.co/Q8wWuFwxa5

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"'Lionhead Flower' vividly recounts one of the most volatile moments in the making of modern Taiwanese history. Based on the true story of the 1875 battle waged by Indigenous peoples against Qing imperial expeditionary forces, the novel portrays the harsh conditions under which Taiwan struggled to define its identity—and foreshadows the fate that would shape the island in the turbulent years to come." —David Der-wei Wang, Harvard University https://t.co/71ZqtIayLB

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"Filled with examples of how the multifaceted nature of civil affairs, and addressing the complex challenges of conflict zones, requires a broad and nuanced approach. Nothing in the book suggests there are simple solutions, but it rejects the fallacy that because counter-insurgency operations are difficult, that we should give up in our attempts. ... 'Warrior Diplomats' is both a practical guide to the theory and practice of integrating civil affairs into operations, and a reminder of the importance of this to all types of operations, including conventional combat." —The British Army Review https://t.co/pgMMzapRv6

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"The scope of the study is impressive, examining 122 ‘coercive episodes’ across the world. … The findings are conclusive: the United States has failed to remake (or even manage) the international system using coercive diplomacy. … Overall, this book stands as a major contribution to the study of coercive diplomacy, offering a sharp critique of prevailing US policy practices." —Parameters https://t.co/CPxS7xHNRH

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“Carl von Clausewitz—history’s most overquoted and underread Prussian—warned against ‘those who never rise above the anecdote…starting always with the most striking feature and digging only as deep as suits them.’ In Restoring Clausewitz , J. Furman Daniel offers a clear, engaging, and necessary correction to decades of misreadings and misuses—a much-needed antidote to the anecdotes from those who misquote and misread Clausewitz’s classic text. Rather than cherry-picking sound bites, Daniel takes Clausewitz seriously, tracing his arguments, unpacking his historical context, and restoring the coherence and complexity of his most famous work. The result is an indispensable guide for readers who want to move beyond cliché and finally understand On War on its own terms.” —Jay M. Parker, Georgetown University, and coauthor, "Restoring Thucydides" https://t.co/ZQ6c2zu6vV

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NOW AVAILABLE! "Learning to Love the Bomb: Understanding the American Nuclear Arsenal" by Curtis McGiffin and Adam Lowther, eds.

"Required reading for anyone who is, or hopes to be, a national security expert. McGiffin and Lowther have produced an essential examination of the current global nuclear posture and the dynamics of modern deterrence. Their analysis of US capabilities, requirements, and policy choices, as well as what must be done to counter the growing nuclear threats posed by our adversaries, is both authoritative and urgent." —Major General Garrett Harencak, former Commander, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and former Assistant Chief of Staff, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration https://t.co/ZEuhPZrp5f

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NOW AVAILABLE!

"War Without Footprints: Plausible Deniability and the Future of Proxy Warfare" by Dr. Andrew L. Peek, Director of the Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative at the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security.

"Andrew Peek has served his country with distinction as an army officer, diplomat, and senior NSC official ... His book takes you behind the scenes of the most critical negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. It also exposes Putin's strategy of using proxy forces to reclaim the Russian Empire. This book is a must-read for any student of war and diplomacy." —Robert C. O'Brien, 27th United States National Security Advisor

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What does it take to compete without going to war?

🏆 Winner of the 2025 Army Strategist Association Book Award, "Winning Without Fighting: Irregular Warfare and Strategic Competition in the 21st Century" examines irregular warfare below the threshold of armed conflict and the roles of resilience, influence, legitimacy, and national power in strategic competition.

Drawing on historical and theoretical perspectives as well as examples from China and Russia, the book explores how irregular warfare operates in practice and the need for a more comprehensive approach to navigating competition and crises.

“Now more than ever, security practitioners require a framework to consider irregular warfare. This book challenges conventional thinking that draws hard distinctions between war and peace and encourages a deeper examination of the implications of strategic competition. A must-read for national security professionals.” —Heidi A. Urben, Georgetown University

📚 Visit the Cambria Press booth (#522) at #APSA2026 to see "Winning Without Fighting" https://t.co/bljMFKmsYD and other titles in the Cambria Rapid Communications in Conflict and Security (RCCS) series (General Editor: Thomas G. Mahnken; Founding Editor: Geoffrey R.H. Burn) https://t.co/toZ7YbvtaU

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How should the United States plan for a war it hopes never to fight? In a potential conflict with China, US leaders could face a consequential decision: whether to authorize conventional strikes against military targets on the Chinese mainland, with important implications for military operations and the risk of escalation.

In "Planning War with a Nuclear China: US Military Strategy and Mainland Strikes," John Speed Meyers examines the assumptions behind competing US military strategies and the conditions that could make mainland strikes more or less likely—providing military and civilian decision-makers with a deeper understanding of the choices that could shape a future US-China conflict.

“An indispensable reference for anyone thinking seriously about how the United States can best deter or, if necessary, fight a war with China.” —Elbridge A. Colby, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development https://t.co/QWD277wbzB