This book is a comprehensive study of the origins of the Cold War in the Near East, focusing on the great power rivalry in Iran, Turkey, and Greece after World War II. Bruce R. Kuniholm analyzes the dynamics of international politics between the United States, the Soviet Union, and regional states, and how conflict and diplomacy shaped the postwar geopolitical architecture. Drawing on archival …
Robert A. Divine's Eisenhower and the Cold War explores President Dwight D. Eisenhower's foreign policy during the Cold War (1953–1961). Divine demonstrates that Eisenhower, despite his cautious approach, played a crucial role in shaping the United States' global strategy through his policies of containing communism, strengthening international alliances, and using nuclear power as a deterren…
The Real War is a global political and strategic analysis written by former US President Richard Nixon. In it, Nixon outlines his views on the geopolitical threats facing the United States during the Cold War, particularly the ideological and military rivalry with the Soviet Union. He emphasizes the need for a firm foreign policy, strengthened national defense, and realistic diplomacy to mainta…
This book analyzes the relationship between the United States and the Palestinian people in the context of Middle Eastern politics. Mohammed K. Shadid examines changes in American foreign policy over time, the influence of political lobbies, and the dynamics of US relations with Arab states and Israel. Using historical data, diplomatic policy, and political analysis, the book reveals how the Pa…
Douglas Kellner's Persian Gulf TV War attacks the myths, disinformation, and propaganda disseminated during the Gulf War. At once a work of social theory, media criticism, and political history, this book demonstrates how television served as a conduit for George Bush's war policies while silencing antiwar voices and foregoing spirited discussion of the complex issues involved.
This book examines the strategic, political, and diplomatic dimensions of the security relationship between Australia and the United States. It explores how regional dynamics, global geopolitical changes, and shared defense commitments shape bilateral cooperation. The author provides an in-depth analysis of alliance structures, policy developments, and the broader international environment infl…
State Politics in Zimbabwe by Jeffrey Herbst provides an analytical study of the political structures, governance patterns, and state-building processes in Zimbabwe during the post-independence period. Herbst examines how political authority is constructed, maintained, and contested within Zimbabwe’s unique social and economic landscape. Covering themes such as the relationship between the st…
South Africa. Many Americans regard it as remote and of little concern United States. Yet within the past few yegrs it has become increasingly important to our country. How dependent is America on South Africa's strategic minerals? Can the United States do anything to help end apartheid? How dangerous is South Africa as a potential point of entry for Soviet influence? Is the Cape sea route u…
Recalling his friendship and conversations with the late Indian leader, William Shirer presents a portrait of Gandhi that spotlights his frailties as well as his accomplishments. As a young foreign correspondent, William Shirer reported briefly on Gandhi'but the year was 1931, when India's struggle for independence peaked and Gandhi scored perhaps his greatest political success. The year before…
This book contains a collection of 196 letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter, Indira Gandhi, during his imprisonment from 1930–1933. Through these letters, Nehru explains world history in a broad sense, from ancient civilizations and cultural developments to political struggles and major changes in global society. Presented in a narrative and reflective style, this book provides…