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…
This book analyzes the Malaysian political crisis between 1968 and 1970, particularly the riots of May 13, 1969. It highlights the communal tensions between Malays, Chinese, and Indians, as well as the impact of the 1969 elections on national stability. It also discusses the government's response, including the formation of the National Movement Council, and how the political elite maintained c…
The UN-organized national elections were heralded as Cambodia's first step on the road to liberal democracy. Since the Royal Government produced by those elections took power, however, much of the triumphalism surrounding the United Nations' intervention in Cambodia, particularly in terms of UNTAC's human rights mandate, has proved to have been premature, as abuses continue and political oppone…
The Tower of Trongsa: Religion and Power in Bhutan explores the historical, political, and spiritual significance of Trongsa Dzong, one of Bhutan’s most important religious and administrative centers. The book traces the development of the Tower of Trongsa, highlighting its role in shaping Bhutanese governance, monastic life, and national identity. Through historical records, cultural interpr…
This book examines the complex international relations of Laos during the Cold War era, focusing on the competing influence of major global powers. It explores how the United States, the Soviet Union, and regional actors sought to shape Laos’s political direction through diplomatic pressure, military involvement, and ideological competition. The author analyzes internal conflicts, foreign int…
With Hezbollah's entry into the Lebanese government in 2009 and forceful intervention in the Syrian civil war, the potent Shi'i political and military organization continues to play an enormous role in the Middle East. A hybrid of militia, political party, and social services and public works provider, the group is the most powerful player in Lebanon. Policymakers in the United States and Israe…
This book examines the rise of Baluch (Baloch/Baluchi) nationalism in the Iran-Pakistan-Afghanistan triangle in the late 20th century, and how regional political developments (including the Soviet Union's intervention and influence in Afghanistan) impacted Baluch separatist movements and nationalist aspirations. Harrison places the Baluch movement within a broader geopolitical context: the comp…
Buku Catatan 50 Tahun Hubungan Diplomatik Indonesia–Meksiko diterbitkan oleh Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia di Mexico City pada tahun 2004 sebagai dokumentasi resmi peringatan setengah abad hubungan bilateral kedua negara. Buku ini menyajikan ringkasan perjalanan diplomatik, kerja sama politik, ekonomi, kebudayaan, dan hubungan masyarakat sejak pembukaan hubungan diplomatik pada 1954. Dile…
Buku ini berisi tentang pengembangan ilmu-ilmu sosial bertujuan untuk mengembangkan ilmu-ilmu sosial di Indonesia.
Politik Bebas Aktif adalah suatu konsep diplomasi yang telah menjadi landasan kebijakan luar negeri sejumlah negara, terutama Indonesia, sejak awal kemerdekaannya. Artikel ini membahas konsep Politik Bebas Aktif, implementasinya, serta relevansinya dalam konteks global yang terus berubah. Politik Bebas Aktif mengacu pada pendekatan diplomasi yang mendorong negara untuk menjaga kedaulatan, kebeb…