This is Rosemary Sayigh's seminal work, chronicling the history of the Palestinian people through in-depth interviews with refugees in Lebanese camps. Using an anthropological and political approach, Sayigh traces the transformation of Palestinian society from traditional peasants to a group involved in a modern revolutionary movement. The book depicts the experiences, struggles, identities, an…
The Godfather Never Sleeps is a reflective and critical work by Nigerian author J. K. Randle, presenting a compilation of essays on political, social, and cultural life in Nigeria. Drawing from personal experiences and observations, Randle offers commentary on governance, leadership, corruption, and societal challenges shaping modern Nigeria. Written in an accessible and insightful style, the b…
Written by Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States, this book offers an in-depth analysis of the Palestinian–Israeli conflict and the path to a just and sustainable peace. Carter outlines the diplomatic challenges, Israel's policies in the West Bank and Gaza, the United States' role in the peace process, and the political obstacles that make a two-state solution difficult to achie…
The Realities of Vietnam presents an analytical appraisal of the Vietnam situation prepared by the Ripon Society. Edited by Christopher W. Beal with contributions from Anthony A. D’Amato, the book examines the political, social, and military dimensions of the Vietnam conflict as understood in the late 1960s. It evaluates U.S. policy, the nature of the South Vietnamese government, the motivati…
Soldiers and Oil: The Political Transformation of Nigeria explores the complex relationship between military rule and the oil-driven political economy of Nigeria. Edited by Keith Panter-Brick, this scholarly volume examines how the discovery and exploitation of petroleum reshaped Nigeria’s governance, power structures, and social landscape throughout the post-colonial period. Contributors a…
La Question du Pouvoir en Algérie by Abdelkader Yefsah is an analytical work exploring the nature, structure, and evolution of political power in Algeria. Published in 1990, the book discusses the dynamics of authority, the mechanisms of governance, and the internal political struggles that shaped Algeria in the post-independence period. Yefsah provides a critical perspective on institutional …
To Be Born a Nation is a comprehensive documentation of Namibia's struggle for liberation from South African colonialism. Compiled by SWAPO's Information and Publicity Department, it details Namibia's political history, the roots of the conflict, the development of the resistance movement, and the diplomatic and military strategies pursued toward independence. Complete with maps, diagrams, and …
Egypt After Mubarak examines the political dynamics shaping Egypt’s future in the early 21st century. Bruce K. Rutherford analyzes the competing forces of liberalism, political Islam, and state authoritarianism, focusing on their potential to influence democratic development in the Arab world’s most populous nation. Drawing on constitutional analysis, interviews, and the historical evolutio…
David Soggot's "Namibia: The Violent Heritage" examines the long history of conflict, oppression, and struggle of the Namibian people, from the German colonial era to the South African occupation. The author reveals how the legacy of structural violence created political tensions, racial discrimination, and profound human rights violations. Through historical and political analysis, the book de…
The Smaller Dragon provides a comprehensive political history of Vietnam, tracing the country’s development from its early dynastic roots to the mid-20th century. Joseph Buttinger analyzes the evolution of Vietnamese nationalism, the impact of French colonialism, and the rise of modern political movements, including communism and anticolonial resistance. Through historical interpretation and …