How Africa Works

by Joe Studwell

“[O]ne of the most original and important books on Africa in years.”—Financial Times “Challenges outdated narratives and makes a compelling case for the continent’s…

The New Great Game

by Lutz Kleveman

“A compact style and a sharp eye for detail . . . help the reader digest a huge and complex subject. . . ….

How Asia Works

by Joe Studwell

“A good read for anyone who wants to understand what actually determines whether a developing economy will succeed.” —Bill Gates, “Top 5 Books of…

The China Dream

by Joe Studwell

“An entertaining, if cautionary, tale of Western business woes in China, stretching back seven hundred years and including, naturally, the woes of recent years.”…

Asian Godfathers

by Joe Studwell

“A myth-shattering look at Southeast Asia’s powerful Chinese tycoons . . . A richly reported study of power and stunted economic development.” —BusinessWeek…