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…
Buku Di Balik Layar: Warna-Warni Konferensi Asia Afrika di Mata Pelakunya menyajikan dokumentasi, kisah, dan pengalaman langsung para pelaku yang terlibat dalam penyelenggaraan Konferensi Asia-Afrika. Ditulis oleh Sulhan Syafii dan Ully Rangkuti, buku ini menghadirkan sudut pandang personal mengenai dinamika persiapan dan pelaksanaan kegiatan yang menjadi simbol solidaritas Asia–Afrika terseb…
Chinese Cultural Laws, Regulations and Institutions examines the legal framework, administrative regulations, and institutional structures governing cultural affairs in China. As part of the Chinese Culture and Art Series, the book outlines the development of cultural legislation, state policies, and organizational systems that regulate artistic and cultural activities. It provides readers with…
This edited volume examines the political transformation of Nicaragua during the Sandinista revolution and the subsequent counterrevolution supported by the United States. Bringing together analyses from leading scholars, the book explores the ideological conflicts, economic pressures, and military strategies that shaped Nicaragua from 1979 onward. It provides detailed accounts of the Sandinist…
This volume presents a comprehensive collection of documents from the KGB archives that detail the surveillance, harassment, and persecution of Andrei Sakharov, the renowned Soviet physicist, dissident, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Edited and annotated by Joshua Rubenstein and Alexander Gribanov, the book provides unprecedented insight into the mechanisms of Soviet repression, revealing how …
The book The Soviet Empire: Expansion & Détente is one volume in the Critical Choices for Americans series, which discusses the development of Soviet foreign policy from the beginning of the Cold War to the mid-1970s. This work describes the dynamics of Soviet geopolitical expansion, whether through military influence, ideology, or intervention in various regions of the world. In addition, th…
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the political system of the United States, examining its institutions, public policies, and the dynamics of governance. It provides an analytical foundation for understanding how American political structures operate, the roles of key actors, and the processes that shape national decision-making. Designed for political science students, the volume bl…
This book explores the hidden influence of secret societies on America's political and cultural elite, tracing their origins from the medieval Knights Templar to modern groups such as Skull and Bones. Steven Sora examines the rituals, symbolism, and historical evolution of these organizations, revealing how clandestine networks have shaped leadership, decision-making, and power structures in th…
This book examines the theory and dynamics of international alliances as a form of latent war community in the global political system. Edited by Francis A. Beer, this collection of writings explores how states form coalitions for security purposes, political strategy, and the balance of power. The analysis is presented using a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing international relations th…