Books offers critique and commentary of recently published books in the field of international affairs. Contributions to Books provide context, arguments, and critical thought that help clarify recent scholarly work. While publications on any aspect of global affairs can be reviewed in the Journal, books examined in this section frequently address challenges in politics, diplomacy, or contemporary societal issues.

Excerpts from Issue 7.2 Opening Pandora's Box: Alternative Illicit Trade Control by Jeffrey Miron Review of Moises Naim's Illicit: How Smuggler's, Traffickers and Copycats are Hijacking the Global Economy. Assessing Fujimori's Peru by Rachel K. Brickner Review of Catherine M. Conaghan's Fujimori's Peru: Deception in the Public Sphere.

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