This book re-examines Indonesia’s foreign policy during the presidency of Soekarno, with particular emphasis on the period of political confrontation and its international context. It analyzes the ideological, political, and strategic factors that shaped Indonesia’s foreign policy orientation, including its relations with Western countries, the Eastern Bloc, and the emerging nations of the …
This book is the second volume of the series Officiële Bescheiden betreffende de Nederlands-Indonesische Betrekkingen 1945–1950, which contains a collection of official documents concerning political, diplomatic, and military relations between the Netherlands and Indonesia during the Independence Revolution. This volume covers the period from November 9 to December 31, 1945, including diplom…
This book is the first volume of the series Officiële Bescheiden betreffende de Nederlands-Indonesische Betrekkingen 1945–1950, which contains a collection of official documents concerning political, diplomatic, and military relations between the Netherlands and Indonesia during the Revolution of Independence. This volume covers the period from 10 August to 8 November 1945, including diploma…
This book examines the conflict between Indonesia and Malaysia during the period 1963–1966, known as the “Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation.” Mackie explains the diplomatic, political, and military background of the dispute—showing how foreign policy, ideology, and national ambitions collided as neighboring countries attempted to form a new federation. Through analysis of documents, ma…
Henry Kissinger is a comprehensive biography exploring the life, career, and influence of one of the most significant American diplomats of the twentieth century. The book examines Kissinger’s early years, his rise as an academic and foreign policy strategist, and his role as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford. It analyzes his contributions to maj…
Coming to Terms: Indochina, the United States, and the War is a collection of analytical essays exploring the political, social, and historical dimensions of the Indochina conflicts, particularly the Vietnam War and its long-term consequences. Edited by Douglas Allen and Ngô Vĩnh Long, the volume brings together scholars who examine U.S. involvement, revolutionary movements, regional dynamics…
Intimate Ties, Bitter Struggles examines the complex, often contradictory relationship between the United States and Latin America from the end of World War II to the early twenty-first century. Alan McPherson analyzes the political, economic, military, and cultural interactions that have shaped hemispheric relations, highlighting both cooperation and conflict. The book explores major events su…
Kennedy and Roosevelt: The Uneasy Alliance explores the complex and often tense political relationship between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph P. Kennedy during the turbulent years surrounding World War II. Michael R. Beschloss examines the personal ambitions, ideological differences, and strategic disagreements that shaped their interactions, revealing how their alliance influenced U.S. forei…
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s World Order examines the international vision and foreign policy strategies developed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his administration, particularly through the era of World War II. Willard Range analyzes Roosevelt’s approach to building a stable postwar world, his diplomatic principles, and the political challenges he faced in shaping global order. The b…
This book examines the strategic, political, and diplomatic developments involving the United States Navy and its activities in the Far East during the decade 1921–1931. Gerald E. Wheeler analyzes naval operations, American foreign policy, and the growing tensions between the United States and Japan in the years preceding the attack on Pearl Harbor. Through detailed historical documentation, …