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…
Buku ini memberikan gambaran langsung dan mendalam tentang peristiwa penting, terutama Pertempuran Bataan dan kengerian Pawai Kematian Bataan (Bataan Death March). Romulo, yang kemudian menjadi Mayor Jenderal baik di militer Amerika Serikat maupun Filipina, menyajikan fakta dan kejadian dengan cara yang jujur dan intim, seolah-olah berkomunikasi langsung dengan pembaca secara pribadi.
On China is a comprehensive analysis of Chinese history, diplomacy, and strategic culture written by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Drawing on his personal experiences and diplomatic engagements with Chinese leaders, particularly during the normalization of U.S.–China relations, the book explores China’s worldview, historical memory, and approach to international relations.…
Three Kingdoms is a classic Chinese historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, depicting the political and military struggles during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period (circa 2nd–3rd century AD). The novel narrates the rise and fall of rival states—Wei, Shu, and Wu—through intricate plots, heroic characters, and strategic warfare. This English translation by Mos…
China and the West: The Cultural Encounter, 13th to 20th Centuries explores the long history of cultural interaction between China and Western societies from the medieval period to the modern era. Wolfgang Franke analyzes intellectual, religious, scientific, and political exchanges that shaped mutual perceptions and influences. The book provides a comprehensive historical overview of how cross-…
La parole de l’action presents an in-depth political conversation between Mohamed Mzali, a prominent Tunisian political figure, and Xavière Ulysse. Through a dialogical format, the book explores themes of political responsibility, governance, ideology, and action in the context of modern Tunisia and the Arab world. Drawing on Mzali’s intellectual background and political experience, this w…
This book discusses the political and intellectual awakening of modern Tunisia through the perspective of national struggle and post-colonial identity. Written by Rachid Driss, a Tunisian intellectual, the work reflects on Tunisia’s path toward independence, political consciousness, and social transformation during the twentieth century. Using historical narrative and ideological reflection, …
The Chinese Calculus of Deterrence analyzes China’s strategic thinking and foreign policy behavior in its relations with India and the states of Indochina. Written by Allen S. Whiting, the book examines the use of military force, deterrence strategies, and political calculations employed by the People’s Republic of China during periods of regional conflict. This study provides a detailed as…
This book is an in-depth journalistic investigation that exposes hidden details of the authoritarian regime of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos in the Philippines (1946–1986). Seagrave details widespread political corruption, an international money laundering network, and the Marcos family's complex ties to U.S. intelligence and organized crime. The book presents a gripping narrative of how power …
This book provides a comprehensive organizational analysis of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) within the political and social framework of the People’s Republic of China after 1949. Harvey W. Nelson examines the structure, command system, political control, and functional roles of the Chinese military, emphasizing its integration with the Chinese Communist Party and state institu…