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The Mission: The CIA in the Twenty-First Century Weiner chronicles the CIA’s struggle to understand its mission after the end of the Cold War with rare on-the-record interviews. Reviewed by Jessica T. Mathews

Distant Friends and Intimate Enemies: A History of American-Russian Relations This substantial work, richly illustrated with art, photographs, and cartoons, traces over 200 years of U.S.-Russian relations. Reviewed by Maria Lipman

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We Are Not Able to Live in the Sky: The Seductive Promise of Microfinance As this impressive book shows, the true picture of microfinance was not nearly so rosy as it was made out to be. Reviewed by Zachariah Mampilly

Assembling India’s Constitution: A New Democratic History This remarkable book by De and Shani should transform the common understanding of India’s constitution. Reviewed by Pratap Bhanu Mehta

Peacemaker: U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World Written by his grandson, this beautifully crafted book follows U Thant’s efforts across the decade to defuse crises during the Cold War. Reviewed by G. John Ikenberry

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