This book provides an analytical study of how public policies are formulated and implemented within the complex institutional and administrative structures of India. It examines the dynamics between political leadership, bureaucracy, and public institutions that shape the processes of decision-making in the country. Through detailed discussions, the author highlights the challenges faced in …
V. S. Naipaul's India: A Wounded Civilization is both a personal reflection and a trenchant analysis of India, written after his visit to the country in 1975 during the Emergency. Naipaul examines India's complex history, religion, and social structure, arguing that centuries of foreign rule have left deep psychological and cultural scars. He depicts a nation grappling with poverty, disillusion…
United Arab Emirates: Heritage & Modern Development offers a comprehensive overview of the UAE’s transformation from a traditional desert society to a modern, rapidly developing nation. The book explores the country’s rich cultural heritage—its tribal traditions, Bedouin lifestyle, architecture, and maritime history—while also examining the political, economic, and social changes that f…
This book discusses the relationship between the Maldivian people and the environment of their islands. Webb highlights the lives of local residents, their livelihoods, particularly in the fishing sector, and their adaptation to the conditions of the atoll ecosystem and coral reefs. It also discusses island ecology, including vegetation, marine biodiversity, and environmental challenges such as…
Peoples of the Golden Triangle offers an in-depth exploration of the diverse ethnic communities inhabiting the borderlands of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, Paul and Elaine Lewis document the history, cultural traditions, social structures, and belief systems of the major hill tribes, including the Akha, Lahu, Hmong, Yao, Karen, and Lisu. The book combines detailed…
Johan B.P. Maramis made his mark in multilateral diplomacy . During his first assignment as Counsellor ( 1960-1965 ) at the Permanent Mission of Indonesia to the United Nations in New York he played an important part in the establishment of two United Nations bodies namely UNDP and UNCTAD . During his second assignment as Ambassador / Deputy Permanent Representative ( 1969-1972 ) he was elected…
This book is a wide-ranging and intelligent survey of global trends —from population growth and global warming to the revolutions in biotechnology and robotics— and how they are likely to influence, if not dictate, the shape of society in coming years. The book is divided into three parts. The first is largely descriptive and examines general world trends. A chapter each is devoted to the p…
In this monograph, the fifth in the series on the Army's Professional Military Ethic, Colonel Paul Paolozzi challenges the Stewards of the Army Profession by addressing the well-known fact that such earned trust can only be based on relationships and communications of candor
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The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) process was designed in 1996 to bring Asia and Europe closer together. This important collection brings together the discussions from the eighth ASEM Summit held in October 2010 in Brussels. It presents a multifaceted perspective of Asia-Europe convergences and disparities, shedding new light on the interregional political dialogue. Renowned academics and seasoned…