MAHATHIR'S ECONOMIC POLICIES contains articles reviewing various aspects of economic policies introduced and implemented since Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohammad took over as Prime Minister of Malaysia in 1981. These articles by various authoritative commentators, including the Premier himself, examine various recent government economic policies, including the 'Look East policy, Malaysia-Japan …
This study examines the two major Malay political parties in Malaysia, the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and Partai Islam (PAS), focusing on the years 1945 - 1969 to coincide with the emergence of broadly based political parties and the ending of an era in Malaysian politics with the tragic racial riots in May 1969. There is an introductory chapter giving an overview of the pre-196…
Buku ini mengulas akar-akar Konflik Arab–Israel dengan pendekatan historis dan politis, terutama dari sudut pandang Mesir dan dunia Arab. Heikal menelusuri bagaimana nasionalisme Arab, kolonialisme, Zionisme, dan intervensi asing (termasuk kekuatan Barat) saling berkaitan dalam memicu konfrontasi. Ia juga membahas peran pemimpin Arab seperti Nasser dan tekanan sosial-politik di negara-negara …
On Iraq and International Politics provides an analytical overview of Iraq’s role within regional and global political dynamics. The book examines Iraq’s foreign policy strategies, its interactions with neighboring countries, and the broader international forces that have shaped the nation’s modern political landscape. Through historical context and contemporary analysis, the author explo…
South Africa. Many Americans regard it as remote and of little concern United States. Yet within the past few yegrs it has become increasingly important to our country. How dependent is America on South Africa's strategic minerals? Can the United States do anything to help end apartheid? How dangerous is South Africa as a potential point of entry for Soviet influence? Is the Cape sea route u…
Buku ini menceritakan tentang kebudayaan dan sejarah masyarakat Timor. Tradisi-tradisi lisan, lagu-lagu rakyat, tarian-tarian daerah, motif-motif kain dan pakaian asli, kebiasaan masyarakat, asal usul, silsilah, upacara adat, dan seluruh kebudayaan masyarakat Timor. Buku ini bagaikan sebuah cermin baru, di mana kita dapat menilik perkembangan kita di masa lalu agar kita lebih memahami daerah ki…
This book offers an in-depth ethnographic exploration of the Gururumba, focusing on their social structure, cultural practices, belief systems, and everyday life. Drawing on field research and anthropological analysis, it examines how the Gururumba understand identity, kinship, ritual, and the natural environment. The study highlights the community’s traditional knowledge, oral narratives, an…
Knowing the Gururumba offers an in-depth ethnographic study of the Gururumba people of Papua New Guinea. The book examines their social organization, cultural practices, belief systems, and daily life, providing a comprehensive view of how the community preserves its identity within a rapidly changing world. Through detailed field observations and cultural analysis, the author highlights the si…
Over the past forty years there has been a revolution in South African historiography, yet no broadly interpretative essay on South African history has appeared. The essays in this volume aim to provide such a reinterpretation for the nineteenth century before the discovery of minerals transformed the nature of South African societies, and help to shed light on earlier phases of South Africa's …
This book provides an in-depth analysis of Sri Lanka’s political evolution as a developing-world democracy. It explores the historical roots of its democratic institutions and the social tensions that have shaped its political landscape. Jupp examines ethnic conflict, governance challenges, and the impact of economic development on political stability. Overall, the book offers a critical asse…