Iran dan Afganistan karya J. F. Sluimers menyajikan gambaran menyeluruh mengenai dinamika sejarah, politik, dan budaya yang membentuk hubungan antara Iran dan Afganistan. Buku ini membahas warisan budaya yang sama, interaksi regional, serta pengaruh geopolitik yang turut menentukan perkembangan kedua negara. Melalui kajian terhadap peristiwa-peristiwa penting, ikatan etnis dan sosial, serta tan…
Buku Le conflit irako-iranien oleh Nicola Firzli, dengan kontribusi editorial dari Nassim Khoury dan Elias Dib, menyajikan kajian historis dan geopolitik mendalam tentang konflik panjang antara Irak dan Iran pada masa akhir abad ke-20. Dengan menggabungkan data, narasi, dan analisa konflik militer serta implikasi sosial-politiknya, karya ini memaparkan latar belakang, jalannya peperangan, dan…
A comprehensive collection of essays, documents, and analyses covering Japan’s postwar history. The book examines Japan’s political, economic, and social reconstruction after World War II, including democratization, economic growth, and cultural transformation. Livingston highlights key challenges and achievements, such as the development of modern institutions, international relations, and…
Dr Mahathir Mohamad represents a new generation of self-made and self-confident Malaysians. Oncelabeled an 'ultra" and expelled from UMNO. Dr Mahathir emerged from the political wilderness to become the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. The setbacks and moments of glory are narrated in this book. More importantly, the text also gives insight to Mahathir's background and philosophy as well as …
For many reasons autobiographical writing has not, in times past, been prominent in Asian society, but more recently increasing numbers of politicians and statesmen, writers and artists, administrators and ordinary men 'of excellence' have turned to describing their own lives, for the enlightenment of others. The titles in this series come initially from South-East Asia. Many are translations. …
A portrait of the Sultan of Brunei formed from conversations with the Sultan, research into the country, and commentary from advisers, friends, and colleagues.
This book provides an in-depth look at the political life of Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, from his experiences as a national figure to his policies as Malaysia's second Prime Minister. Subky Latif highlights the major challenges Razak faced in managing ethnic conflicts, economic crises, and national security, particularly in the period after May 13, 1969. In a critical narrative, Latif analyzes how…
Modern Turkey by Geoffrey Lewis provides a concise and insightful overview of Turkey’s transformation from the final years of the Ottoman Empire to the establishment and development of the modern Turkish Republic. The book examines the profound political, social, and cultural reforms initiated under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, as well as the continued evolution of Turkish society throughout the 2…
Singapore: Struggle for Success explores Singapore’s rapid transformation from a small colonial trading post into an independent, economically vibrant nation. Drysdale highlights the political challenges, ethnic complexities, and strategic decisions that shaped the country’s path to stability. The book examines how strong leadership, social cohesion, and economic planning contributed to Sin…
The Pebble in the Shoe: The Diplomatic Struggle for East Timor presents former Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas’s detailed account of the diplomatic challenges surrounding the East Timor issue. Written from the perspective of a key negotiator, the book explores the complex historical, political, and international dimensions that shaped Indonesia’s policy and interactions with the Unit…