This book was compiled to celebrate fifty years of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Canada. Through photographs, diplomatic documentation, and historical narratives, the book depicts the journey of the two countries in establishing cooperation in the political, economic, social, cultural, and development sectors. Published by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Ottawa, this boo…
This book examines the development of bilateral relations between India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) since both countries gained independence. S. U. Kodikara outlines the historical, political, economic, and social factors influencing the dynamics of relations between the two countries, including the issue of citizenship of Indian Tamils, political agreements, and India's role in the stability of the…
This book examines how a developing country like Indonesia attempts to rely on foreign aid and investment for national development without losing its independence and sovereignty. The approach is taken from the perspective of Indonesia's political elite—how their perceptions of the international system, superpowers, and the threat of dependency influence foreign policy. The author compares fo…
Jon M. Reinhardt's book, Foreign Policy and National Integration: The Case of Indonesia, examines the relationship between Indonesian foreign policy and the process of national integration during the early New Order era. Reinhardt analyzes how foreign policy was used as a domestic political instrument to strengthen government legitimacy, manage ethnic and regional diversity, and build national …
Michael Leifer's book, Indonesia's Foreign Policy, examines the development, orientation, and dynamics of Indonesian foreign policy from the early days of independence through the New Order period. Leifer analyzes how geopolitical factors, national interests, the stability of the Southeast Asian region, and the role of ASEAN have shaped Indonesia's diplomatic approach. The book also outlines In…
Zayed the Prosperous and His Big Tour in China, Japan and Indonesia presents a documented account of the official international journey undertaken by the leader of the United Arab Emirates to three major Asian nations. Produced by the UAE’s Ministry of Information and Culture, the book highlights the diplomatic, cultural, and economic significance of these visits during a formative period in …
This book provides an overview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, presenting its historical development, institutional structure, diplomatic missions, and major achievements in China’s foreign relations. It includes narratives, photographs, and official information illustrating China’s approach to diplomacy and international cooperation. Designed as an o…
When India and China emerged with new governments, new leaders, and new policies, it soon became evident that their conflicting interests would draw them into confrontation. For over a decade, their manoeuvres for leadership in Asia intensified as India struggled for survival while China advanced rapidly. This book explores the background of the Sino-Indian conflict: where India’s policies…
If there is anything constant in the world, it is change, especially in today's globalised world. Thirty mandarins of the South Block look at the current changes in different parts of the world, try to connect them with developments of the recent past, analyse and dissect them with experience and understanding spanning decades and strive to foresee what's likely to happen and weigh how that co…
India's foreign policy has a historical background which has not so far been systematically studied. The Indian National Congress, the main organization that carried the struggle for national freedom, showed interest in questions of foreign policy right from its birth in 1885. This interest, at first limited, grew with the broadening of its general political outlook. Gradually, certain principl…