Islamist, Scholar, Bomb-maker... Spy  Meer

When the US assassinated Qassem Soleimani, he was one of the most powerful men in Iran.  Meer

Fascinating study of Operation Banner, the British Army's campaign in Northern Ireland. Drawing upon interviews with former soldiers, unpublished diaries and unit log-books, this book examines soldiers' behaviour at the small infantry-unit level, including the leadership and cohesion that sustained, restrained and occasionally misdirected soldiers in Northern Ireland.  Meer

This is the first in-depth, English-language history of modern Serbia in nearly half a century.  Meer

Despite attracting headlines and hype, insurgents rarely win. Even when they claim territory and threaten governmental writ, they typically face a military backlash too powerful to withstand.  Meer

The Russian government's deniable use of rogues, businessmen, enthusiasts, mercenaries and political technologists confounded policymakers as Moscow waged a covert invasion of Ukraine in 2014.  Meer

The untold tale of heroic battles for freedom in the Baltic states, during and after World War II.  Meer

A comprehensive account of the history, politics and growing strategic significance of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania since independence in 1991.  Meer

This Research Handbook provides a broad yet detailed treatment of international arms control law.  Meer

A close-up at the sharp end of armoured warfare  Meer