IK Gujral's "A Foreign Policy for India" outlines the vision and principles behind India's international diplomacy, as articulated by a senior statesman with deep experience in foreign relations. In the book, Gujral outlines his ideas on how India should conduct its foreign policy—emphasizing moral leadership, regional cooperation, and a commitment to peaceful coexistence with its neighbors. …
Nuclear Pakistan: Atomic Threat to South Asia comprehensively examines the development of Pakistan's nuclear program and its implications for South Asian regional security. P. B. Sinha and R. R. Subramanian explore the political, strategic, and security motivations that drove Pakistan to develop nuclear capabilities following prolonged tensions and rivalry with India. The book's analysis encomp…
Provides an analytical study of India’s disarmament policy and its role in global efforts to reduce and eliminate weapons of mass destruction. The book examines India’s historical commitment to universal disarmament, its diplomatic initiatives, and its proposals at international fora. It also discusses the constraints India faces — including national security considerations, geopolitical …
This book offers a comparative political analysis of North and South Korea from the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945 up to 1972, focusing on how two antagonistic regimes—backed by the Soviet Union and the United States sought to consolidate power and direct national development. Kim argues that political leadership, institutional design, and externally driven pressures shaped divergent t…
The History of Korea provides a comprehensive overview of Korea’s historical development from ancient times to the modern era. The authors trace the origins of the Korean people, the formation of early kingdoms, and the cultural, political, and social evolution that shaped the peninsula. The book highlights key dynasties, major historical events, foreign influences, and Korea’s struggles an…
Peoples of the Golden Triangle offers an in-depth exploration of the diverse ethnic communities inhabiting the borderlands of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, Paul and Elaine Lewis document the history, cultural traditions, social structures, and belief systems of the major hill tribes, including the Akha, Lahu, Hmong, Yao, Karen, and Lisu. The book combines detailed…
Thailand and the Struggle for Southeast Asia examines Thailand’s strategic role in the geopolitical competition that shaped Southeast Asia during the mid-twentieth century. Donald E. Nuechterlein analyzes Thailand’s political landscape, internal security challenges, and foreign policy decisions at a time when regional tensions were heightened by the Cold War and conflicts in neighboring cou…
Asia Pacific Face-Off is the thirteenth in the Canada Among Nations series published by The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. In recognition of the government's designation of 1997 as Canada's Year of Asia Pacific, the volume focuses on aspects of Canada's relations with the countries in this region. During 1997 Canada will host the annual Leaders Meeting of the Asia Pacific Econ…
After a decade of 'looking north' it's time for a rigorous appraisal of both the visions of Asia and the strategies of engagement underlying Australia's recent dramatic shifts in consciousness and policy direction
Offers a cogent overview of the historical context and enduring patterns of U.S. relations with Asia ... Robert G. Sutter provides a balanced analysis of post-Cold War dynamics in Asia, which involve interrelated questions of security, economics, national identity, and regional institution building. He demonstrates how these critical concerns manifest a complex mix of realist, liberal, and cons…