This volume presents a detailed account of Vietnam’s diplomatic activities during the two decades following national reunification in 1975. Written by diplomat and scholar Lưu Văn Lợi, the book highlights the country’s foreign policy strategies, regional engagements, and international negotiations from 1975 to 1995. It explores Vietnam’s efforts to rebuild its global relationships, na…
The Cold War, 1945–1972 by Ralph B. Levering offers a concise and analytical overview of the political, diplomatic, and ideological tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the early decades of the Cold War. As part of The American History Series, the book provides a clear narrative covering the origins of the conflict, the development of containment policies, crises suc…
This book examines the dynamics of relations between the United States and African countries during the Cold War. Edward W. Chester analyzes America's strategic, political, and economic interests in Africa, and how US foreign policy shaped African political developments. This work evaluates global conflicts of interest, the influence of great powers, and the responses of African countries to in…
"Africa and the West" is a collection of academic writings edited by Michael A. Samuels, examining the dynamics of political, economic, and strategic relations between African countries and the Western world. Published as part of the Westview Special Studies on Africa, this book explores the role of Western powers in the development of African countries, the impact of colonialism and postcoloni…
The Foreign Policies of African States, edited by Olajide Aluko, is a collection of scholarly studies on the dynamics of African countries' foreign policies after independence. The contributors discuss the internal and external factors that shaped the foreign policies of various countries on the continent, including the influence of colonialism, regional interests, Africa's relations with great…
This book reveals President Theodore Roosevelt's major diplomatic expedition in 1905, known as the "Imperial Cruise." Through the American fleet's voyage to Asia, Roosevelt and William Howard Taft crafted a secret policy that shaped the geopolitics of modern East Asia. It explores the impact of this diplomacy on Japan, the Philippines, China, and Korea, and how Roosevelt-era decisions contribut…
This book examines the dynamics of African countries' foreign policies since the post-independence period. Dr. S. C. Saxena examines how economic, political, and military dependence on great powers shaped the diplomatic orientation of various African states. In addition to examining patterns of confrontation and cooperation, the book also highlights internal and external factors that influenced…
African Diplomacy is a collection of academic studies examining the determinants of African countries' foreign policies in the post-independence era. Edited by Vernon McKay, this book highlights the dynamics of diplomacy, the influence of colonialism, regional interests, and Africa's position in global politics. Each essay explores how African countries formulated foreign policies based on dome…
This book is a comprehensive study of the origins of the Cold War in the Near East, focusing on the great power rivalry in Iran, Turkey, and Greece after World War II. Bruce R. Kuniholm analyzes the dynamics of international politics between the United States, the Soviet Union, and regional states, and how conflict and diplomacy shaped the postwar geopolitical architecture. Drawing on archival …
African International Relations is a comprehensive study of the international relations of African countries since independence in the 1960s. This book examines political dynamics, economic conditions, diplomatic relations, and development challenges in African countries within the context of the international system. The authors highlight the role of great powers, economic interdependence, dev…