ALT What makes a state work well? In State-Building, Francis Fukuyama takes a closer look at something we often take for granted: how governments build the institutions and capacity they need to serve society effectively. The book explores why strong institutions matter, how governments develop the ability to design and implement policies, and why having more responsibilities does not always mean having greater capacity to deliver them. Fukuyama also looks at the challenges faced by weak states, the difficulties of strengthening institutions, and the role that international actors can play in state-building. At its heart, the book invites us to think about a simple but important question: What does it take to build a state that can actually work for its people?

ALT This Is an Uprising: How Nonviolent Revolt Is Shaping the Twenty-First Century by Mark Engler and Paul Engler explores how nonviolent movements organize, mobilize, and create pressure for political and social change. From mass mobilization and political disruption to movement organization and nonviolent discipline, the book offers a practical perspective on how movements grow, sustain momentum, and challenge existing systems.