This volume examines the evolution of United States policy toward Africa during the post–World War II era, focusing on political, economic, and strategic factors that shaped American engagement with the continent. Edited by Frederick S. Arkhurst and produced in cooperation with the Phelps-Stokes Fund, the book provides analyses from multiple scholars and policymakers on issues such as decolon…
This book provides an overview of the character, history, and social development of Great Britain, described as the “silent land of revolution.” Dr. H. A. Schönhage outlines the cultural, political, and economic changes that shaped modern Britain without major upheavals. Using a popular and descriptive approach, the book presents a concise analysis of British society, traditions, instituti…
J. Lucien Radel's Roots of Totalitarianism examines the ideological roots of three major 20th-century political movements: fascism, national socialism, and communism. The book traces the development of thought, socio-political conditions, and the figures that influenced the birth of these totalitarian systems. Using historical and philosophical analysis, Radel explains how these ideologies form…
In this influential work, John C. Bogle examines the structural failures and ethical decline within the American capitalist system. Drawing on decades of experience in the investment industry, Bogle highlights how corporate managers, financial intermediaries, and Wall Street institutions increasingly prioritize short-term profits over long-term value and fiduciary responsibility. The book analy…
Richard Wich's Sino-Soviet Crisis Politics is an in-depth study of the political dynamics and communication between the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union during a period of heightened ideological and strategic tensions during the Cold War. Through analysis of archives, political statements, and communication patterns between the two countries, Wich outlines how the crisis and conf…
This book examines the thoughts and writings of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles on the religions practiced by Malay society in the early 19th century. Syed Muhd Khairudin Aljunied explores how Raffles's views on Islam and local Malay beliefs were shaped by the colonial context, Orientalism, and British political interests in Southeast Asia. Through historical and discursive analysis, the book…
This book presents an in-depth analysis of Indo-American relations during the period strongly shaped by Henry Kissinger’s policies as the U.S. National Security Adviser and Secretary of State. Written by Indian diplomat T. N. Kaul, the work explores key political events, diplomatic challenges, strategic shifts, and negotiations that defined the relationship between India and the United States…
This book is a collection of papers presented at a conference organized by the Center for Contemporary Chinese and Soviet Studies, University of Washington, in 1980. It discusses the Sino-Soviet conflict from a global perspective, including the dynamics of political and strategic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The analysis in this book highlights the hist…
In Search of Identity is the autobiography of Anwar el-Sadat, the third president of Egypt and one of the most influential leaders in modern Middle Eastern history. In this compelling narrative, Sadat recounts his early life in Mit Abul-Kum, his involvement in the Free Officers Movement, and his rise to national leadership following the 1952 revolution. The book offers a firsthand account of Eg…
Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911–45 is Barbara W. Tuchman’s acclaimed historical study of General Joseph W. Stilwell and his role in shaping U.S. policy and military involvement in China during the turbulent decades from the fall of the Qing dynasty to the end of World War II. Drawing on extensive archival research and Stilwell’s personal papers, Tuchman provides a crit…