This book examines the political career and diplomatic challenges faced by Lester Pearson, one of Canada’s most influential statesmen and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Written by Peter Stursberg, it explores Pearson’s complex relationship with the United States, focusing on the tensions and dilemmas that shaped Canadian–American relations during the mid-twentieth century. Through detailed…
This book examines France's role in the United Nations from 1945 to 1995. Under the coordination of André Lewin, various authors describe France's diplomatic contributions, foreign policy, role as a permanent member of the Security Council, and the dynamics of France's relationship with this international organization. With an introduction by Alain Juppé, the book provides a historical and an…
This book presents an in-depth study of two of the most influential and controversial figures in 20th-century French history: Philippe Pétain and Charles de Gaulle. Through his investigative style, J.-R. Tournoux depicts the relationships, ideological conflicts, differences in political vision, and the lives of these two figures who played a major role in World War I, World War II, and the pol…
This volume of the “Foreign Relations of the United States” series documents U.S. diplomatic activities and foreign policy decisions concerning the Near East and Africa during the year 1951. Compiled by the Office of the Historian, it presents declassified correspondence, policy papers, and internal communications that illustrate America’s strategic interests in the region during the earl…
This book provides an overview of the principles, goals, and challenges of United States foreign policy during the mid-twentieth century. Written by Temple Wanamaker with a preface by then–Secretary of State Dean Rusk, it analyzes America’s international role in the context of Cold War tensions, global diplomacy, and emerging political shifts in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The text dis…
This book is an investigative work by J.-R. Tournoux, examining the life, political role, and conflicts surrounding a key general in modern French history. Using a documentary approach, Tournoux explores the political events, intrigues, and personal tragedies that shaped his journey. This book presents an in-depth look at the dynamics of power in 20th-century France, written by one of France's …
America Right or Wrong offers a critical examination of American nationalism and its influence on U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Anatol Lieven analyzes the cultural, political, and historical roots of American national identity, highlighting how different strands of nationalism—both civic and ideological—shape America’s worldview and global actions. The book explores the impact of nati…
This book presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of French history, written by historian René Sédillot and translated into English by Gerard Hopkins. Using an easy-to-follow narrative approach, the book traces the political, social, and cultural development of France from early times to the modern era. Its concise and systematic presentation provides a comprehensive understanding for r…
American Foreign Policy: The Kissinger Era provides an analytical overview of the United States’ foreign policy during the period in which Henry Kissinger played a dominant role as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State. The book explores Kissinger’s strategic doctrines, diplomatic negotiations, and the geopolitical challenges of the Cold War. It examines the principles guiding U.…
This seventh volume of the “Histoire des relations internationales” series examines the dynamics of international relations between 1914 and 1929, a period marked by the outbreak of World War I, major geopolitical changes, the collapse of old empires, and the emergence of new international security systems such as the League of Nations. Pierre Renouvin examines the causes of conflict, warti…