This book analyzes the strategic, geopolitical, and military interests of the United States in Southwest Asia during the early 1980s. Edited by Shirin Tahir-Kheli, it brings together expert essays and strategic assessments regarding U.S. security concerns, regional military balances, and the geopolitical significance of the Near East. The volume explores American foreign policy objectives, defe…
Buku Kematian Sosialisme di Eropa: Refleksi Revolusi Tahun 1989 karya Ralf Dahrendorf membahas runtuhnya sosialisme di Eropa, khususnya melalui peristiwa revolusi tahun 1989 yang mengubah tatanan politik Eropa Timur. Dahrendorf menganalisis faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan kegagalan sosialisme sebagai sistem politik dan sosial, serta bagaimana perubahan besar tersebut membentuk kembali arah polit…
Limited War Revisited examines the strategic concept of limited war in the context of U.S. military and foreign policy during the 20th century. Robert E. Osgood analyzes how limited war became a central component of American military doctrine, especially during the Cold War era, when nuclear constraints required policymakers to pursue controlled, non-escalatory conflict strategies. This study p…
Eurocommunisme en staat is a Dutch translation of Santiago Carrillo's work discussing the development of eurocommunism as a new form of communist movement in Western Europe in the 1970s. This book describes how communist parties in various European countries tried to adapt the principles of communism to the reality of democratic politics, as well as how they viewed the role of the state, power …
This book examines the nature, limits, and evolution of presidential power within the framework of American democracy. Philippa Strum analyzes the constitutional foundations of executive authority, the historical development of presidential leadership, and the political dynamics that shape the balance of power between the president, Congress, and the judiciary. Through detailed discussion and c…
The Muslim Discovery of Europe by Bernard Lewis explores how the Islamic world perceived, encountered, and interacted with Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Drawing from historical texts, travel accounts, diplomatic records, and cultural writings, Lewis analyzes how Muslims viewed European society, politics, science, and culture. The book highlights the changing dynamics of East–…
Socialism, Politics, and Equality by Walter D. Connor examines the structure of social hierarchy, political dynamics, and patterns of social mobility in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union during the socialist era. Through comparative analysis, the book explores how socialist ideology influenced class formation, political power, and inequality. Connor provides detailed sociological and politica…
Penipuan dan Trik Kotor CIA adalah terjemahan dari The Official C.I.A. Manual of Trickery and Deception, karya H. Keith Melton dan Robert Wallace. Buku ini mengungkap manual rahasia CIA yang dibuat pada era Perang Dingin untuk melatih agen-agen khusus dalam melakukan trik penyamaran, manipulasi, dan teknik penipuan tingkat tinggi. Manual tersebut awalnya dikembangkan oleh pesulap terkenal John …
This anthology presents a curated collection of selected readings designed to provide insight into the cultural, historical, and intellectual relationships between the Eastern and Western worlds. Published under the auspices of the Netherlands Universities Foundation for International Co-operation, the book brings together essays, scholarly reflections, and primary texts that explore themes of …
Edvard Kardelj's book Yugoslavia in International Relations and in the Non-Aligned Movement examines Yugoslavia's role in international relations and its contribution to the formation and development of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). As one of the main ideologues and architects of Yugoslavia's foreign policy, Kardelj explains how the country adopted a position independent of both the Western a…