"An important book for anyone interested in the U.S. military's effort to learn from contemporary conflict and adapt to the demands of counterinsurgency warfare in Iraq. Ucko's thorough research and incisive analysis have produced one of the most valuable books on military affairs to appear in recent years."—H. R. McMaster, brigadier general, U.S. Army

Defense analyst Brent Sterling examines the historical use of strategic defenses such as walls or fortifications to evaluate their effectiveness and considers their implications for modern security.

"The most thorough, balanced, and sensible collection of essays now available on counterintelligence issues."—Richard K. Betts, director, Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies, Columbia University

"Johnson's book is easily the best introduction to the frequently misunderstood world of counterintelligence. This classic work, packed with timeless principles and highly readable, is a vital addition to the bookshelf of any intelligence professional."—David N. Edger, former CIA operations officer, visiting professor at the University of Oklahoma

Provides an in-depth and balanced assessment of the last 50 years of intelligence analysis, a critique of why it has under-performed at times, and innovative ideas for improvement.

"There is a consensus that intelligence reform is imperative, but little agreement on how to translate the imperative into action. This thoughtful volume brings the expertise and ingenuity of a pack of informed observers to bear, producing thorough and balanced recommendations that advance well beyond the loose talk, glittering generalities, and political heat that have dominated public discussion."—Richard K. Betts, director, Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies, Columbia University

"Immortal is a superbly written and researched work. Steven Ward has delivered a critically important contribution to understanding the Persian military. This is a must read for those who want to understand Iranian military thinking, heritage, and capability."—General Anthony C. Zinni, United States Marine Corps (Retired), former Commander, U. S. Central Command

"[T]he definitive study on the global jihad movement. To understand the evolving global threat landscape, there is no better book. A must read for scholars and practitioners!"—Rohan Gunaratna, author of Inside Al Qaeda: Global Network of Terror

"Bruce Berkowitz analyzes the choices a serious policymaker must make to sustain American leadership in the world. . . . A must read for policymaker and academic alike."—Helmut Sonnenfeldt, retired State Department official

"Peace Operations is one of the best books I have seen that addresses the current dramatic expansion of multiple-actor peace operations and their enormous complexity." —Jean Krasno, Yale University

"This volume brings together many of the world's foremost experts on terrorism and counterterrorism, who begin the important process of developing a grand strategy to address contemporary, real-world threats." —Jessica Stern, author of Terror in the Name of God: Why Religious Militants Kill

"Brown and his knowledgeable contributors present a comprehensive, multifaceted, up-to-date tour of today's international security challenges, ranging from weapons of mass destruction to transnational crime—and everything in between." —Jack Snyder, Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Relations, Columbia University