This book is the second part of the secret diary of Prof. Dr. Ir. Willem Schermerhorn, chairman of the Commissie-Generaal who represented the Dutch government in negotiations with the Republic of Indonesia during the period of September 20, 1946 to October 7, 1947. This note contains important information about the Dutch diplomatic strategy, negotiation processes such as Linggadjati, the politi…
The United States in World Affairs: 1961 provides an analytical survey of the major developments in American foreign policy during the year 1961. Authored by Richard P. Stebbins under the auspices of the Council on Foreign Relations, the book examines the political, diplomatic, and strategic challenges faced by the United States in the early Cold War era. It highlights key events such as shifti…
White House Years is Henry Kissinger’s detailed account of his early service as National Security Advisor during the Nixon administration. The book provides an insider perspective on the formulation of U.S. foreign policy from 1969 to 1974, covering major international events such as the Vietnam War negotiations, the opening to China, relations with the Soviet Union, and significant Middle Ea…
Contemporary Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy (Second Edition) provides an in-depth examination of key policy decisions shaping American foreign relations after the Cold War. Edited by Ralph G. Carter, the book brings together a series of case studies written by leading scholars, addressing issues such as counterterrorism, military intervention, international trade, global security, and diplomatic …
Urho Kekkonen: A President’s View contains the political views and personal reflections of Finnish President Urho Kekkonen on foreign policy, international relations, and Finland’s position during the Cold War. Through selected essays and speeches, Kekkonen outlines the basic principles of Finland’s policy of neutrality, diplomacy with the Soviet Union and the West, and the political chal…
Basic Documents in United States Foreign Policy presents a curated collection of foundational texts, speeches, treaties, and official statements that have shaped the development of American foreign policy. Compiled by Thomas P. Brockway under the general editorship of Louis L. Snyder, the book provides historical context and primary source materials that illustrate key decisions, diplomatic pri…
America and the World: From the Truman Doctrine to Vietnam provides a comprehensive analysis of United States foreign policy during the early Cold War. Written by seven distinguished scholars, the book examines the strategic, political, and ideological foundations of American global engagement from the late 1940s through the Vietnam era. It explores the origins and implications of the Truman Do…
Rise to Globalism provides a comprehensive and analytical history of United States foreign policy from 1938 to the late twentieth century. This eighth revised edition examines America's evolving role on the global stage, covering major events such as World War II, the Cold War, Vietnam, détente, and the post–Cold War transitions. Ambrose and Brinkley explore political, economic, and ideologi…
This book analyzes how Americans perceive the Arab-Israeli conflict and the factors that have shaped public attitudes over time. Richard H. Curtiss examines media portrayals, political discourse, and shifts in U.S. foreign policy to explain how American views of the dispute evolved between the 1970s and early 1980s. Drawing on earlier studies and government publications, the work highlights the…
This classic work by historian John King Fairbank provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, cultural, and diplomatic relationship between the United States and China. The third edition incorporates updated research and revisions reflecting major developments in modern Chinese history and U.S.–China relations. Fairbank examines the historical foundations of China’s society and gove…