This book presents an analytical overview of the political evolution and international relations of the Middle East during the twentieth century. Jean-Pierre Derriennic examines the region’s various political systems, social structures, interstate dynamics, and the major conflicts that shaped contemporary Middle Eastern societies. Emphasizing comparative political analysis, the work explores …
While Western attention has been focused on the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, a quieter, cumulative revolution has occurred in Asia that may have greater consequences for world history. As we move towards the year 2000, Asia will become the dominant region in the world: economically, politically and culturally. Until the 1990s, the West set the rules. Now, Asians are making their own rules a…
This book examines the fundamental dilemmas faced by Asian countries during the transitional period of social and economic development. Ulyanovsky and Pavlov analyze the social progress of Asian nations as they move from traditional structures toward modern economic systems. The authors discuss key issues such as economic transformation, social change, political development, and the challenges …
This book provides an overview of major historical currents that shaped Asia across different periods. Vernon L. B. Mendis examines political, cultural, and social transformations that influenced the region’s development, highlighting key events, influential leaders, and interregional interactions. The work offers a concise yet insightful analysis aimed at understanding Asia’s historical ev…
Buku Kebudajaan Asia–Afrika memuat naskah dan penjelasan resmi mengenai putusan-putusan kebudayaan yang disetujui dalam Konferensi Asia–Afrika di Bandung pada 24 April 1955. Disusun oleh Muhammad Yamin selaku Ketua Panitia Kebudajaan KAA, buku ini menjelaskan latar belakang, makna, serta arah kerja sama budaya di antara negara-negara peserta konferensi. Dokumen ini menjadi salah satu sumber…
This edited volume explores the growing insecurity in the Indian and Pacific Oceans caused by the rapid spread of modern weapon systems. Bringing together a series of essays and lectures, the book examines the strategic implications of military expansion in the Asia–Pacific region. Contributors analyze the geopolitical dynamics among major powers, the development of naval and missile capabili…
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the political systems and governmental structures of major Asian countries. Written by leading scholars, it analyzes the historical development, political institutions, leadership patterns, and policy dynamics within nations across East, South, and Southeast Asia. The volume offers comparative insights into how different Asian governments evolve…
This edited volume analyzes the role of ASEAN within a rapidly changing Pacific and global economic environment. The contributors examine the external economic relations of Southeast Asian nations, the development of regional industries, and the broader impact of international economic trends on ASEAN member states. The book discusses shifts in global trade patterns, resource-based industries, …
This book explores the evolving political, legal, and cultural identity of Asian and African nations in global affairs, with particular emphasis on international and environmental law. Written by Prof. Munadjat Danusaputro, the work was prepared for the 21st Regular Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee (AALCC) held in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the 1955 Bandun…
A Turning Wheel presents three decades of political, social, and revolutionary transformation across Asia as observed by Robert Shaplen, a long-time correspondent for The New Yorker. Drawing from firsthand reporting, Shaplen chronicles key events and upheavals in countries such as Vietnam, China, Indonesia, and others shaping the modern Asian landscape. The book combines journalistic narrative …