The Iraq War puts the recent conflict into context. Drawing on their extensive military expertise, the authors assess the opposing aims of the Coalition forces and the Iraqi regime and explain the day-to-day tactical and logistical decisions of infantry and air command, as British and American troops moved into Basra and Baghdad. They simultaneously step back to examine long-running debates wit…
Premadasa of Sri Lanka: A Political Biography by Bradman Weerakoon explores the life and career of President Ranasinghe Premadasa, one of Sri Lanka’s most influential and controversial leaders. The book traces his rise from humble beginnings to the highest political office, highlighting his determination and distinct leadership style. It examines his major policies, social development initiat…
Known as the cradle of civilization, Iraq has a diverse and complex culture that dates back to ancient Mesopotamia. Now, with the U.S.-Iraq conflict over weapons of mass destruction continuing to grow, it is increasingly important for us to seek insight and solutions to this troubled region. Inside Iraq helps make sense of this nation's longstanding travails, detailing the past, present, and fu…
Irak pasca perang tahun 2003 mengalami berbagai peristiwa menarik, gejolak dan pertumpahan darah terus terjadi, bagaimanakah situasi sosial politik negeri 1001 malam itu ? Buku Bulan Sabit diatas Baghdad adalah sebuah karya seorang jurnalis Harian Kompas yang telah melakukan reportase di daerah konflik timur tengah. Disajikan dengan bahasa yang mudah dan mengalir seperti bahasa cerita yang san…
This book provides a concise historical overview of Japan’s transformation from the late Tokugawa period to the post–World War II era. Richard Storry examines the fall of the shogunate, the reforms and modernization of the Meiji Restoration, and Japan’s emergence as an imperial power. The narrative highlights key political, social, and military developments, including Japan’s expansion …
Indira Gandhi by Dom Moraes is a deeply researched and intimate biography of Indira Gandhi, written by a journalist who had access to her personal circle. Published in 1980, it covers her early life, political rise, leadership as Prime Minister of India, and her personal struggles. Moraes provides a portrait of Indira as a complex leader — strong yet vulnerable, charismatic yet controversial.…
Gandhi: A Memoir presents William L. Shirer’s personal reflections on his encounters with Mahatma Gandhi and his impressions of Gandhi’s political and moral influence. Shirer, an American journalist covering India, shares his personal observations about Gandhi—from his simplicity and spiritual discipline to his brilliance in leading a nonviolent resistance against British imperialism. Shi…
In this meticulously researched and iconoclastic work, the internationally respected Palestinian analyst and writer Said K. Aburish turns the current Western perception of Arafat upside-down and presents a re-examination of the leader's life. Judged by how the West now views him, Arafat has undergone one of the fastest transformations of any public figure in recorded history. In a mere four yea…
The future of the West Bank and Gaza remains the single most crucial issue in the search for peace in the Middle East. Examining the entire range of possible outcomes, Mark Heller argues that an independent Palestinian state in those territories, even one dominated by the PLO, could, under certain stringent conditions, be the preferred option for Israel. In the first comprehensive treatment of…
Indira Gandhi’s Emergence and Style by Nayantara Sahgal offers a psychological and political portrait of Indira Gandhi, focusing on her personality, leadership style, and how she rose to power. Sahgal dissects the interplay between Indira’s familial inheritance (as Nehru’s daughter) and her own temperament, arguing that her political behavior and decision-making were deeply shaped by her …