The United States of Ambition offers a penetrating analysis of how American politicians rise to power and the systemic incentives that shape their behavior. Alan Ehrenhalt examines the evolution of political ambition in the United States, exploring how cultural changes, institutional reforms, and shifting public expectations have transformed the nature of public office. Through sharp commentary…
The Politics of Foreign Aid examines the political dynamics behind America's foreign aid programs in Southeast Asia during the early Cold War era. John D. Montgomery analyzes how strategic, economic, and ideological considerations shaped U.S. assistance initiatives, and how these programs influenced local political structures and development policies. This study highlights the complexities, suc…
Homeland Insecurity examines how political decisions in Washington weakened the effectiveness of U.S. law enforcement and national security agencies, particularly the FBI. Drawing from their direct experience in counterterrorism, Terry D. Turchie and Kathleen M. Puckett reveal how partisan politics, bureaucratic changes, and misguided reforms undermined efforts to keep America safe. The authors…
This book presents Michel Guillou's analysis of the importance of dialogue between the North (developed) and South (developing) in building equal cooperation based on freedom. Through an international political and socio-economic perspective, the author highlights the structural barriers that cause global inequality and offers a collaborative approach to creating more equitable relations. With …
Dia disebut sebagai penulis terhebat di antara presiden Amerika. Dalam buku Lincoln tentang Demokrasi, untuk pertama kalinya dikumpulkan ungkapan-ungkapan Abraham Lincoln yang tidak mudah dilupakan orang, yaitu tentang isu-isu yang sangat dekat dengan jiwa politiknya: kesetaraan, independensi, dan hak mengambil keputusan sendiri. Buku ini mendokumentasikan secara rinci perkembangan seorang pemi…
“Muslim Extremism in Egypt: The Prophet and Pharaoh” provides a foundational analysis of the rise of radical Islamist movements in Egypt during the 1970s and early 1980s. Gilles Kepel explores the ideological roots, political context, and social dynamics that shaped militant groups, examining their interpretations of Islam, their confrontation with the Egyptian state, and the broader region…
Edward Mortimer's France and the Africans 1944–1960: A Political History examines the political relations between France and African countries from the late colonial period through decolonization. The book explores French policy toward its colonies, the dynamics of African internal politics, and the transition to independence. Mortimer provides a thorough analysis of the political negotiation…
Alfred Grosser's French Foreign Policy Under de Gaulle is a comprehensive study of the direction and character of French foreign policy during the reign of Charles de Gaulle during the Fifth Republic. It analyzes French diplomatic moves, efforts to strengthen national independence, and relations with the United States, NATO, the Soviet Union, and developing countries. Packed with academic persp…
This book presents a series of alternate historical scenarios that reimagine pivotal moments in modern American politics. Jeff Greenfield explores how small, often overlooked events—such as a driver’s mistake, a medical decision, or a brief moment of chance—could have profoundly changed the careers of prominent political figures like John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Geral…
Milton E. Osborne's The French Presence in Cochinchina and Cambodia examines French colonial policy in Southeast Asia, particularly in Cochinchina (South Vietnam) and Cambodia, from 1859 to 1905. It examines the occupation process, colonial administration, the political relationship between France and local elites, and the forms of resistance and responses of local communities. Drawing on prima…