This book offers a foundational framework for the study of international politics, examining the key concepts, structures, and processes that govern relations among states. Holsti analyzes the international system, national interests, patterns of conflict and cooperation, decision-making, and global change. As a major introductory text, the third edition provides updated theoretical perspective…
This book contains Abd el-Kader’s reflective and concise notes addressed to the French people, calling their attention to essential political, social, and moral issues. Written by one of Algeria’s most respected intellectual and spiritual leaders, the work offers critical insights into colonial relations, justice, and human dignity. Presented in René Khawam’s full translation from the or…
Party Politics in Egypt: The Wafd & Its Rivals, 1919–1939 provides an in-depth study of the political landscape of modern Egypt during the interwar period. Marius Deeb examines the emergence and evolution of the Wafd Party, its struggle for national independence, and its political rivalry with other parties and forces—including monarchists, palace factions, and British colonial interests. T…
This book provides an in-depth portrait of Kofi Annan and his tenure as Secretary-General of the United Nations. James Traub explores Annan’s reform efforts, diplomatic challenges, and his struggle to redefine the UN’s role during a period dominated by American global power. Combining political analysis with biographical narrative, the book examines major international events, the UN’s in…
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Southeast Asia’s position in international politics from 1941 to 1956, a period marked by World War II, Japanese occupation, postwar reconstruction, and the emergence of nationalist movements throughout the region. Evelyn Colbert examines how global power rivalries—particularly between the United States, the United Kingdom, and emerging Asian s…
Ivory Coast: The Challenge of Success is an in-depth economic analysis authored by B. A. den Tuinder for the World Bank. The book examines the rapid economic growth of Côte d'Ivoire during the post-independence period and explores the structural factors that contributed to its development performance. It discusses the country's agricultural expansion, industrialization strategies, macroeconomi…
This book explains about international relations of Southeast Asia during the critical period from World War II to the years immediatelly following the first Indochina settlement. Set against a global background, it explores the policies not only of the countries of the region (including Australia and New Zealand), but also of outside countries with interest in Southeast Asia-the European power…
World Powers in the Twentieth Century, written by Harriet Ward, provides an accessible and well-illustrated overview of the rise, decline, and interaction of major global powers during the twentieth century. The book examines the political, military, and economic forces that shaped the era, from the First World War and the emergence of superpowers to the Cold War and the changing balance of pow…
On August 29, 1949, the first Soviet test bomb, dubbed “First Lightning,” exploded in the deserts of Kazakhstan. This startling event was not simply a technical triumph that confirmed the ability of the Soviet Union to build nuclear bombs during a period when the United States held a broadcast monopoly. It was also an international event that marked the beginning of an arms race that would …
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of international relations. Jackson and Sørensen outline the major theoretical perspectives—including realism, liberalism, and alternative approaches—while also exploring key global issues such as security, conflict, international institutions, globalization, and the changing nature of the international system. Designed for begin…