A report or analysis that discusses Indonesia's capacity (ability) and technical needs (technical cooperation). This book examines Indonesia's capabilities in various fields, such as technology, human resources, infrastructure, or other sectors related to technical development. In addition, this book also discusses Indonesia's need to enhance or further develop these capabilities. Overall, this…
Provides an introduction to the politics of five representative European states and of the European Community. The book considers the prospects of each system and covers such elements as geographical, socio-economic, historical and ideological backgrounds, interspersed with comparative data.
Mention a diplomatic career and most people imagine high-level meetings, formal dress and cocktail parties. Few stop to think that behind the occasional glitter of official functions are thousands of families facing all the routines and crises of life-births, deaths, childrearing, divorce-far from home, relatives, and friends, in an unfamiliar and sometimes unfriendly country and culture. This …
This book containing hope that in detailing the country's experience in handling the economic and financial turmoil, Malaysians will understand the very serious difficulty the country was in and appreciate the measures taken by the government to overcome the turmoil. It is also hoped that Malaysia's experience will provide invaluable lessons to other countries which might face similar situations.
In this book, reflects on Asean and its role and where it is heading. In so far as he is concerned, Asean should remain at the forefront of the foreign-policy priorities of each member nation. The rationale behind this thinking is that the vital role of Asean as a stabilising force and as a catalyst in developing the economic resilience of the region cannot be denied. "We cannot prosper alone i…
THE Islamic Summit, a gathering of 56 Heads of State and Government, is being held in Doha against the backdrop of the deaths of so many valiant Palestinian people, including children, killed and maimed by Israeli bombs, mortars and bullets. They fought and died for their rights to freedom as well as their dignity. They also fought and died undeniably in defence of Islam
Malaysia had not been spared from the disatorus effects of attacks on the currencies and stock markets of Southeast Asian countries which started in July 1997 beginning with Thailand. It is hoped that readers will find book a useful source of reference in understanding better what unfettered currency trading can do to them and their country. It is hoped that readers will find book a useful sour…
Contents: 1. Overview: The international situation and Japanese diplomacy in 2003 2. Regional diplomacy 3. Japan's foreign policy in major diplomatic fields 4. Widening diplomacy 5. Assistance for Japanese nationals and companies overseas 6. Structure supporting Japan's diplomacy
This publication is the English translation of the Gaiko Seisho 2000 (2000 Diplomatic Bluebook), originally published in Japanese. The Diplomatic Bluebook is an annual report on Japan's foreign policy and activities published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. The period covered by the 2000 Diplomatic Bluebook is, in principle, from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 1999.
The Darfur conflict has presented the international community with a number of challenges. How can the fighting be stopped in Darfur? What can be done to save lives and help the two million people displaced by the conflict? And how to help bring about peace, whilst ensuring that the peace agreement for the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983 - 2005) is implemented? Drawing on original research, and…