The future of the West Bank and Gaza remains the single most crucial issue in the search for peace in the Middle East. Examining the entire range of possible outcomes, Mark Heller argues that an independent Palestinian state in those territories, even one dominated by the PLO, could, under certain stringent conditions, be the preferred option for Israel. In the first comprehensive treatment of…
This book provides a comprehensive Israeli study and survey of the Palestine Liberation Organisation considering its strategy and tactics, ideology and history. It describes the internal struggles and disputes and the splits and mergers and analyses its organisational structure. It also investigates the PLO's external relations with the Arab world, Iran, China, the USSR, the USA and Western Europe
India: Moods and Memories is a pictorial and narrative anthology edited by Vandana Malhotra, produced for the Public Diplomacy Division of India’s Ministry of External Affairs. This volume captures the essence of India through diverse essays, photographic essays, and reflections that explore the emotional landscapes and historical memories of the country. It includes richly illustrated sectio…
Bangladesh Beckons presents a vibrant and lively portrait of Bangladesh's journey from its tumultuous independence struggle to its emergence as a dynamic nation. Through a combination of photographic imagery, historical essays, and tribute works, the book highlights key moments in Bangladesh's political and cultural history, including the role of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the 1971 Libe…
This book presents a vibrant exploration of Bangladesh's rich culture, national identity, and heritage. Through a combination of essays, photographs, and descriptions of major cultural events and festivals, it explores the traditions, values, and spirit that shape the nation's identity. This volume is aimed at both international readers and the Bangladeshi diaspora, serving as a public diplo…
Meet Bangladesh, 2nd edition, directed by Lt. Col. Shah Salahuddin and published by the Department of Films & Publications, Ministry of Information, Dhaka, is a picture book of approximately 200 pages that serves as a comprehensive introduction to the country. With a combination of vivid photographs, descriptive text, and maps, the book takes readers on a journey through Bangladesh's diverse la…
Meet Bangladesh (3rd edition), edited by Kalam Mahmood, is an illustrated guide published by the Department of Film & Publication, Ministry of Information, Bangladesh. At 200 pages, the book provides a rich visual introduction to Bangladesh's history, culture, landscape, and national identity. Through color photographs, maps, and explanatory text, readers are taken through major cities, rural a…
Bangladesh: A New Nation in an Old Setting by Craig Baxter provides a comprehensive overview of Bangladesh's history, identity, and development from pre-colonial to post-independence times. Baxter chronicles Bengal's journey from Hindu and Buddhist times, through Muslim rule and British colonial rule, to its entry into Pakistan and finally to its independence as Bangladesh. He explores the soci…
Story of Indian Aggressions Against Pakistan by Khalid Ghaznawi presents an account of the political and military tensions between India and Pakistan, with particular emphasis on the events leading to and surrounding the 1965 Indo-Pak war. The book documents Pakistan’s perspective on the conflict, outlining the alleged acts of aggression carried out by India and the regional implications of t…
Afghanistan: The Soviet War provides a penetrating, first-hand account of the Soviet–Afghan conflict in the 1980s, based on the author’s multiple undercover visits to war zones and refugee areas. The narrative outlines how the Soviet military employed aggressive tactics ranging from massive air assaults to highly mobile ground operations to try to suppress the mujahideen resistance. It h…