Singapore's interests in international diplomacy do not lend themselves to easy codification, especially in a rapidly changing global environment.
Story of Indian Aggressions Against Pakistan by Khalid Ghaznawi presents an account of the political and military tensions between India and Pakistan, with particular emphasis on the events leading to and surrounding the 1965 Indo-Pak war. The book documents Pakistan’s perspective on the conflict, outlining the alleged acts of aggression carried out by India and the regional implications of t…
The strategic importance of the U.S.–Japan alliance and its implications for regional security in East Asia. Weinstein examines how political, economic, and military factors shape the partnership, focusing on issues such as defense cooperation, regional stability, and responses to emerging security challenges. The book evaluates the roles of major regional actors—China, Korea, Southeast Asi…
Senghor is today the most famous African in the world. He made Senegal a country whose diplomatic and cultural activity is present in all four corners of the globe. The author, Nicolas Martin, was particularly well placed to tackle such a subject: a former Technical Advisor to the Senegalese Ministry of Culture, he now teaches international relations at the Sorbonne. He met with the Senegales…
The book Burma’s Struggle Against British Imperialism, 1885–1895 discusses the early phase of Burmese resistance after the fall of the Konbaung Dynasty and the British occupation of Upper Burma in 1885. This work traces how Burmese society—including the nobility, local leaders, monks, and peasant groups—responded to the drastic political changes that occurred during the early colonial p…
The rise of militarism in Japan from the early 20th century and its impact on the Asia-Pacific region during periods of conflict. The book analyzes the political, social, and military factors that led to aggressive expansionism, highlighting specific war crimes committed by Japanese forces. Through historical documents, eyewitness accounts, and scholarly analysis, the work explores the conseque…
The Pebble in the Shoe: The Diplomatic Struggle for East Timor presents former Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas’s detailed account of the diplomatic challenges surrounding the East Timor issue. Written from the perspective of a key negotiator, the book explores the complex historical, political, and international dimensions that shaped Indonesia’s policy and interactions with the Unit…
The development of Japan’s foreign policy and military strategy from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. Drawing on official documents and key political decisions, Takeuchi explains how Japan built its military power, expanded its influence in East Asia, and shaped diplomatic strategies closely tied to its imperial ambitions. The book highlights the interaction between the mil…
Dr. Mahathir was born on December 20, 1925, in Alor Setar, Kedah. While still in school, he was involved in the campaign against the Malayan Union in 1945-1946. Using the pseudonym C.H.E. Det, he frequently wrote articles about the Malay people and politics for the Sunday Times newspaper between 1946 and 1950. He had long been a member of UMNO, but he only became famous in 1964 when he won a…
The book Ethnic Politics in Malaysia by R. K. Vasil examines the dynamics of communal and ethnic politics in post-independence Malaysia. Vasil explores how various ethnic groups (mainly Malay, Chinese, and Indian) interact within a pluralistic political system. He discusses power structures, the role of ethnic-based political parties, and the ways in which political elites build communal coalit…