With Hezbollah's entry into the Lebanese government in 2009 and forceful intervention in the Syrian civil war, the potent Shi'i political and military organization continues to play an enormous role in the Middle East. A hybrid of militia, political party, and social services and public works provider, the group is the most powerful player in Lebanon. Policymakers in the United States and Israe…
Buku ini adalah satu sumber rujukan tentang perjuangan mengembalikan Irian Barat ke dalam wilayah persatuan dan kesatuan Negara Republik Indonesia dari kekuasaan kolonial Belanda yang ngotot ingin terus menguasai wilayah itu setelah terjadi kompromi Konperensi Meja Bundar pada tahun 1949 di Den Haag. Isi buku ini menguraikan keberhasilan strategi Bung Karno mewujudkan keutuhan wilayah kesatu…
This paper examines Indonesia’s inclusive diplomacy in the Pacific by emphasizing Papuan participation in engagement with Melanesia. The Papua issue and questions of cultural legitimacy continue to constrain Indonesia’s diplomacy in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). Through a literature review, the paper assesses the alignment of the Ministry of Forei…
This is a book that written too soon after the tragic developments in East Timor in 1999, it could have become part of a burning debate, one that had been generating more heat than light.
“Congo, My Country” is a political and personal testament by Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Written shortly before his assassination, the book presents Lumumba’s reflections on colonial oppression, the struggle for national independence, and the challenges facing the newly liberated Congo. Combining biography, political commentary, and histo…
The Crisis in Zaire: Myths and Realities examines the political, social, and economic turmoil that shaped Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) during the late 20th century. Edited by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, the book brings together analyses from leading scholars to challenge widespread misconceptions about the country’s instability. It explores the structural roots of authoritarian …
This book discusses the economy. In the economic field, Bung Hatta's name cannot be separated from the progress achieved by the nation. As an economist, his life and struggles reflect his efforts and activities to build a just society, both materially and spiritually.
Chinese Democracy examines the dynamics of political change and the evolving relationship between the state and society in modern China. The book analyzes how economic development, social mobility, urbanization, and shifting public expectations influence the prospects for political reform. It discusses the structural and cultural factors that shape China’s governance model, including the role…
Global Order: Values and Power in International Politics" by Lynn H. Miller examines the complex dynamics of global politics, focusing on the interplay of values, power, and international relations from 1975 to 1985. The book explores how world politics are shaped by both ideological values and the power structures that underpin international systems.
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of international relations during the interwar period from 1919 to 1939. E. H. Carr examines the political, economic, and diplomatic developments that shaped the fragile international order after World War I. The work discusses the consequences of the peace treaties, the rise of new power dynamics, and the failures of collective security leading to Wo…