AI and the Future of Humanity; Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet; Leading NATO in a Time of War
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God From the Machine

AI and the Future of Humanity

 By Sebastian Mallaby

 

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Three Books on Nuclear Weapons

Three new books cover the history of nuclear weapons and the policies that prevent their use.

Reviewed by Lawrence D. Freedman

 
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The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet

Liu provides a fascinating window into how Chinese citizens “dance” along the edges of Internet censorship.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Economy

 

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Inside the George W. Bush White House by Russell L. Riley

 

An insider’s account of the George W. Bush presidency, drawn from interviews with 65 senior officials. Inside the George W. Bush White House uncovers previously undisclosed details of decision-making, governance, and leadership during one of the most consequential periods in modern American history.

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Inside the George W. Bush White House by Russell L. Riley

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An insider’s account of the George W. Bush presidency, drawn from interviews with 65 senior officials. Inside the George W. Bush White House uncovers previously undisclosed details of decision-making, governance, and leadership during one of the most consequential periods in modern American history.

 

On My Watch: Leading NATO in a Time of War

In this honest and sober chronicle, Stoltenberg sketches one critical, tense negotiation after another, describing how he helped NATO allies reach agreement.

Reviewed by Andrew Moravcsik

 
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