"Indian diplomacy," a veteran diplomat told Shashi Tharoor many years ago, "is like the love-making of an elephant; it is conducted at a very high level, accompanied by much bellowing, and the results are not known for two years."
This book offers a panoramic yet in-depth historical analysis of the inter-linkages between India and Malaysia, which are a microcosm of the much larger relationship between South Asia and Southeast Asia, as these have evolved for more than two millennia. Both regions shared rich traditions, first of their Hindu and Buddhist, and later of their Islamic heritage. Till the arrival of European col…
If there is anything constant in the world, it is change, especially in today's globalised world. Thirty mandarins of the South Block look at the current changes in different parts of the world, try to connect them with developments of the recent past, analyse and dissect them with experience and understanding spanning decades and strive to foresee what's likely to happen and weigh how that co…
This illustrated commemorative album is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference (1955-2015). It visually and narratively documents the development of Asian-African nations, the significance of the Ten Principles of Bandung (Dasa Sila Bandung), and the ongoing efforts to build a community of shared destiny (Mìngyùn Gòngtóngtǐ). The album highlights the spirit of so…
India's foreign policy has a historical background which has not so far been systematically studied. The Indian National Congress, the main organization that carried the struggle for national freedom, showed interest in questions of foreign policy right from its birth in 1885. This interest, at first limited, grew with the broadening of its general political outlook. Gradually, certain principl…
“Mao Zedong on Diplomacy” is a comprehensive collection of Mao Zedong’s major statements, conversations, and instructions concerning China’s foreign policy from the early years of the People’s Republic through the 1970s. Compiled and translated from official Chinese-language sources, the volume provides insight into Mao’s strategic thinking, diplomatic philosophy, and interactions w…
On Building a Human Community with a Shared Future is a collection of translations of 85 articles and speeches by Xi Jinping since 2012, designed to offer a deep understanding of his vision and thoughts on the future of humanity. The book emphasizes the concept of humanity as a single community with a common home—the Earth—and emphasizes universal values such as peace, development, ju…
This book explores the idea of the “Chinese Dream” and its significance for China and the wider world. The author (editor) examines how the Chinese Dream is understood as an ideal of national renaissance, prosperity, socio-political development, and China's global position. It also analyzes questions such as: is the Chinese Dream a vision of national renaissance or global domination? …
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…
The Arab-Israeli Conflict is a comprehensive compilation of legal, historical, and political writings that examines the multifaceted dispute between Arabs and Israelis. Edited by John Norton Moore, the work brings together key readings and primary documents to illuminate the interplay of international law, territorial claims, refugee issues, and peace efforts. The volume addresses how legal pri…