This book Brunei Darussalam: the Road to Independence attempts to show the situation of Brunei in the past, and to depict the historical events that occured during that past era. This includes the affairs of the countries that have established relationship with Brunei Darussalam. In this way it is hoped that it will shed light and give better understanding of the details of these past events as…
While much has been written about the rule of the 'white rajas' in Sarawak and about the development of politics in this Malaysian state since independence, Malay Politics in Sarawak is the first study to focus on the political evolution of the Malay community in the crucial years from the cession to the British Crown in 1946 to independence in Malaysia and after. The author first sets the back…
Politics in Melanesia presents a comprehensive examination of the political structures, governance systems, and historical developments across the Melanesian region, including Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji. Edited by Ahmed Ali and Ronald Gordon Crocombe, the book brings together scholarly analyses from experts in Pacific political studies. It explores the influence of…
This book analyzes the presidency of Richard Nixon, focusing on the challenges and limitations of executive power during his administration. Written by journalists Rowland Evans, Jr. and Robert D. Novak, the work explores Nixon’s leadership style, political strategies, and conflicts within the White House and with Congress, the media, and public opinion. It provides an in-depth examination of…
New Politics in the South Pacific is a multidisciplinary volume examining the major political, cultural, and social transformations occurring across the Pacific Islands during the late twentieth century. Edited by Werner vom Busch, Fay Alailima, and Peter Larmour, the book brings together contributions from leading scholars of Pacific studies. It explores the emergence of new political movement…
Politics in Polynesia examines the political systems, governance practices, and social transformations within Polynesian societies. Edited by Ahmed Ali and Ronald Gordon Crocombe, the volume forms part of the Politics in the Pacific Islands series and presents scholarly analyses of political developments across major Polynesian countries and territories, including Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and othe…
This book is a collection of texts, sermons, and reflections by Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and leading moral voice in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Written during a period of intense political repression, the work combines theological insight with sharp social critique, emphasizing justice, reconciliation, and human dignity. Tutu addresses the moral responsibilit…
This volume presents a collection of authoritative papers examining New Zealand’s role and evolving position in world affairs. Written by leading scholars and diplomats, the book explores the country’s foreign policy development, its involvement in international organizations, and its responses to major global and regional issues during the mid-20th century. The analyses provide historical …
Marshall Lee Miller's Bulgaria During the Second World War offers an in-depth analysis of Bulgaria's political, military, and social position during World War II. Miller explains how Bulgaria navigated geopolitical pressures from Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, and other Balkan states, as well as the internal factors that shaped the country's policies during the war. The book highlights the Bul…
Revealing the complex political forces involved in disman- thing apartheid, Adam and Moodley argue that although the African National Congress will join the government it may be forced to govern without real constitutional, eco- nomie, or military power. They view a political settlement as a necessary but insufficient condition for reversing the social disintegration and economie decline that i…