The book applies theories from political science to shed light on Nazi Germany’s wartime alliances. This book analyses the power dynamics in relations between large and small powers. In addition to bringing innovation to the scholarly debate on Nazism and Europe, this book gains extra importance through the current new rise of European nationalisms and right-wing populisms, some with outspoken ethno-nationalist or even racist features.

The book applies theories from political science to shed light on Nazi Germany's wartime alliances. This book analyses the power dynamics in relations between large and small powers. In addition to bringing innovation to the scholarly debate on Nazism and Europe, this book gains extra importance through the current new rise of European nationalisms and right-wing populisms, some with outspoken ethno-nationalist or even racist features.

Introduction to Political Science: An Anthology provides students with significant scholarly literature in the discipline to familiarize them with various aspects of and themes within political science. Opening chapters introduce students to the study of politics, a variety of ideological perspectives, and the concept of nationalism. Dedicated chapters speak to the concepts of democracy, anarchism, socialism, and fascism. Students develop a deeper understanding of the legislative branch of government, the presidency, and the federal judiciary. Additional readings discuss bureaucracy, political socialization, interest groups, and political parties and elections. The anthology concludes with a discussion of revolution. For each chapter, introductions and key terms provide readers with valuable context and critical vocabulary. Thought-provoking discussion questions encourage critical thought, lively conversation, and further exploration of the selected texts and concepts. Providing students with a concise overview of the discipline, Introduction to Political Science is an ideal resource for foundational courses.

American Alliance Policy in the Middle East provides a stimulating, new look at a U.S. Cold War foreign policy gripped by anticommunist paranoia. Through case studies of America's relationships with Iran, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, John P. Miglietta reveals how an overriding fear of global communism led to the overcommitment of U.S. security resources to the region. The perceived need to preserve Middle East stability rendered U.S. policy ineffectual and unresponsive to changing local conditions, drastically altering the patron-client paradigm to the detriment of American strategic interests. This superb analysis of American foreign policymaking illustrates how Cold War anticommunist ideology prevented the evolution of traditional military alliances into broader-based relationships and perpetuated authoritarian regimes that mired the Middle East in a cycle of poverty and despotism.