World stability has been discussed for years now as wholly dependent on a balance of power and fear, and bloc negotiation. At the same time, however, we have been witness to persisting instability, as the end result of precisely these presumptions. There is no particular need to point out that non-aligned policy has been the political force that has imparted positive elements of stability to an…
This volume compiles key official documents, statements, agreements, and historical records that trace the evolution of China–Pakistan relations from 1947 to 1980. Edited by K. Arif, the book provides insight into diplomatic exchanges, political developments, security cooperation, and regional dynamics shaping the partnership between the two countries. It serves as an essential reference for …
This official document published by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs contains reports, minutes, statements, and diplomatic documents concerning discussions on Indonesia at the United Nations Security Council during October and November 1947. This publication describes the international political dynamics that arose as a result of the Indonesian-Dutch conflict in the early days of independe…
If there is anything constant in the world, it is change, especially in today's globalised world. Thirty mandarins of the South Block look at the current changes in different parts of the world, try to connect them with developments of the recent past, analyse and dissect them with experience and understanding spanning decades and strive to foresee what's likely to happen and weigh how that co…
The strategic importance of the U.S.–Japan alliance and its implications for regional security in East Asia. Weinstein examines how political, economic, and military factors shape the partnership, focusing on issues such as defense cooperation, regional stability, and responses to emerging security challenges. The book evaluates the roles of major regional actors—China, Korea, Southeast Asi…
Senghor is today the most famous African in the world. He made Senegal a country whose diplomatic and cultural activity is present in all four corners of the globe. The author, Nicolas Martin, was particularly well placed to tackle such a subject: a former Technical Advisor to the Senegalese Ministry of Culture, he now teaches international relations at the Sorbonne. He met with the Senegales…
The rise of militarism in Japan from the early 20th century and its impact on the Asia-Pacific region during periods of conflict. The book analyzes the political, social, and military factors that led to aggressive expansionism, highlighting specific war crimes committed by Japanese forces. Through historical documents, eyewitness accounts, and scholarly analysis, the work explores the conseque…
The Pebble in the Shoe: The Diplomatic Struggle for East Timor presents former Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas’s detailed account of the diplomatic challenges surrounding the East Timor issue. Written from the perspective of a key negotiator, the book explores the complex historical, political, and international dimensions that shaped Indonesia’s policy and interactions with the Unit…
The development of Japan’s foreign policy and military strategy from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. Drawing on official documents and key political decisions, Takeuchi explains how Japan built its military power, expanded its influence in East Asia, and shaped diplomatic strategies closely tied to its imperial ambitions. The book highlights the interaction between the mil…
oreign Policy of Thailand provides a comprehensive examination of Thailand’s external relations from historical, political, and strategic perspectives. Ganganath Jha analyzes the evolution of Thai foreign policy within the shifting dynamics of Southeast Asia and the broader international system. The book explores Thailand’s efforts to maintain sovereignty, navigate great-power rivalries, an…