Since the Allied invasion of Afghanistan in 2002, the Bush administration has celebrated the imminent demise of the Taliban, with claims of a "moral and psychological defeat" playing a prominent role in the presidential elections of 2004. Some commentators suggested that "reconstruction and development" had won over the Afghan population, despite widespread criticism of the meager distribution …
Politics in China (Second Edition) provides an overview of China’s political system, its historical foundations, and the key institutions that shape governance. The book explains how the Communist Party functions as the core of political authority, detailing its organizational structure, policy-making processes, and mechanisms of control. It also examines the state apparatus, the role of the …
Uncertain Passage analyzes China’s political, economic, and social transformation during the critical years following Mao Zedong’s death. The book traces the complexities of the transition period, marked by leadership struggles, policy reevaluations, and the gradual emergence of new reform-oriented directions. It explores how China grappled with stabilizing the state, redefining ideological…
This book is a study of regime change in an underdeveloped country with a weak state and strong autonomous social organizations. Regime change is in many countries a traumatic and disruptive experience, but few countries have paid as high a cost to retain traditionally accepted relationships of authority as has Afghanistan since the communist coup
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…
Evans brings Lao history vividly into focus, from ancient times through to the twenty-first century. He recounts the turmoil of independence from France and the war with Vietnam and its aftermath, up to present-day Laos and the country's hopes for its future. Evans traces the compelling story of the emergence of Laos as a modern nation.
Since 9/11, the Taliban have dominated headlines around the world. The Taliban government, allied to Osama Bin Laden, collapsed dramatically following the Anglo-American invasion of 2001. Since then however the movement has showed an unexpected ability to evolve, and has drawn the world's only superpower into a protracted and seemingly unwinnable conflict in this strategically vital country. No…
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…
Buku ini adalah satu sumber rujukan tentang perjuangan mengembalikan Irian Barat ke dalam wilayah persatuan dan kesatuan Negara Republik Indonesia dari kekuasaan kolonial Belanda yang ngotot ingin terus menguasai wilayah itu setelah terjadi kompromi Konperensi Meja Bundar pada tahun 1949 di Den Haag. Isi buku ini menguraikan keberhasilan strategi Bung Karno mewujudkan keutuhan wilayah kesatu…