J. Lucien Radel's Roots of Totalitarianism examines the ideological roots of three major 20th-century political movements: fascism, national socialism, and communism. The book traces the development of thought, socio-political conditions, and the figures that influenced the birth of these totalitarian systems. Using historical and philosophical analysis, Radel explains how these ideologies form…
In this influential work, John C. Bogle examines the structural failures and ethical decline within the American capitalist system. Drawing on decades of experience in the investment industry, Bogle highlights how corporate managers, financial intermediaries, and Wall Street institutions increasingly prioritize short-term profits over long-term value and fiduciary responsibility. The book analy…
Richard Wich's Sino-Soviet Crisis Politics is an in-depth study of the political dynamics and communication between the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union during a period of heightened ideological and strategic tensions during the Cold War. Through analysis of archives, political statements, and communication patterns between the two countries, Wich outlines how the crisis and conf…
This book presents an in-depth analysis of Indo-American relations during the period strongly shaped by Henry Kissinger’s policies as the U.S. National Security Adviser and Secretary of State. Written by Indian diplomat T. N. Kaul, the work explores key political events, diplomatic challenges, strategic shifts, and negotiations that defined the relationship between India and the United States…
This book is a collection of papers presented at a conference organized by the Center for Contemporary Chinese and Soviet Studies, University of Washington, in 1980. It discusses the Sino-Soviet conflict from a global perspective, including the dynamics of political and strategic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The analysis in this book highlights the hist…
Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911–45 is Barbara W. Tuchman’s acclaimed historical study of General Joseph W. Stilwell and his role in shaping U.S. policy and military involvement in China during the turbulent decades from the fall of the Qing dynasty to the end of World War II. Drawing on extensive archival research and Stilwell’s personal papers, Tuchman provides a crit…
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the United States’ diplomatic tradition in East Asia, exploring the unique characteristics, historical foundations, and strategic interests behind American engagement in the Far East. Robert A. Hart examines key diplomatic episodes, policy decisions, and geopolitical considerations that shaped U.S. relations with Asian nations throughout the 19th…
The book Soviet Policy in the Third World, edited by W. Raymond Duncan, is a collection of essays and analytical studies on the Soviet Union's foreign policy toward Third World countries during the Cold War. The authors in this volume discuss the political, economic, military, and ideological strategies used by the Soviets to expand their global influence, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Lati…
The Diplomacy of Detente: The Kissinger Era by Coral Bell provides a concise yet insightful analysis of U.S. foreign policy during the early 1970s, particularly under the strategic leadership of Henry Kissinger. The book explores the origins, practice, and implications of détente as a diplomatic approach aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and communist powers, notably the Sov…
This book is a collection of essays and academic studies on the changes and dynamics of the Soviet Union's foreign policy after 1975. Editors Robbin F. Laird and Erik P. Hoffmann present in-depth analyses of Soviet international political strategy, including relations with developing countries, reactions to global changes, and the role of ideology and internal power structures in shaping Soviet…