This book is a collection of essays exploring the concept of the "Human Factor" as a fundamental foundation for development in Africa. The authors argue that the failure of development programs on the continent is often due to a neglect of human qualities, moral responsibility, and local cultural values. The book emphasizes the importance of developing human character and integrity before imple…
A Hard and Bitter Peace: A Global History of the Cold War offers a comprehensive global perspective on the Cold War, moving beyond a purely U.S.–Soviet framework. The book traces the origins of the conflict from the late stages of World War II and examines how ideological rivalry, decolonization, nationalism, and imperial legacies shaped global politics. It highlights the experiences of Asia,…
The book analyzes the economic cost of the Iraq war, detailing the financial burden of the war on the United States, including military spending, future obligations, and the broader economic effects of the conflict.
This book explores the comparative political systems across various global regions, including Western and Eastern Europe, North America, the Middle East, and developing countries. The primary focus is to analyze how political systems function in each region, highlighting both the differences and similarities in governance structures, political processes, and policies implemented. The book provi…
Buku Tri Windu Konperensi Asia–Afrika (1955–1979) diterbitkan oleh Yayasan Idayu pada tahun 1979 sebagai dokumentasi perkembangan Konferensi Asia–Afrika selama 24 tahun sejak pertemuan bersejarah tahun 1955 di Bandung. Buku ini menyajikan rangkuman kegiatan, capaian, serta dinamika hubungan politik dan diplomatik antara negara-negara Asia dan Afrika. Selain memberikan gambaran historis te…
This volume explores the dynamics of military escalation, intervention, and alternative approaches to multilateral security. Bringing together contributions from leading scholars and practitioners, the book examines case studies such as conflicts in Chad, Lebanon, and the Iran–Iraq War to illustrate how states and institutions respond to regional crises. The editors analyze different models o…
This book presents an inside look at the organizing committee behind the historic 1955 Bandung Conference. Written by Sulhan Syafii, it explores the preparation, coordination, and behind-the-scenes efforts that shaped one of the most important diplomatic gatherings of the twentieth century. Through research contributions from multiple team members, the book highlights the roles, challenges, and…
This book presents a detailed account of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia, written by Dr. Roeslan Abdulgani, one of the key figures behind the historic event. It explores the political background, preparation, major participants, and the global significance of the conference, which later became the foundation of the Non-Aligned Movement. Translated into English by Moll…
A collection of analytical essays discussing major political, social, and economic transformations occurring in Asia and Africa during the mid-twentieth century. Edited by Soviet scholars, the book examines decolonization, national liberation movements, and the emergence of newly independent states. It highlights ideological, cultural, and geopolitical shifts that shaped Asia-Africa relations i…
Ganis Harsono has been an eyewitness of many of the important events in Indonesia's recent political history. Educated by the Dutch, but coming from a family steeped in Javanese traditions, he stands astride the old and the new in Indonesian life. As a student in Bandung during the Japanese occupation, as a news broad caster and commentator on the Voice of Free Indonesia in Bandung and Yogyakar…