S. M. Burke's Pakistan's Foreign Policy provides an in-depth analysis of the dynamics, orientation, and evolution of Pakistan's foreign policy since its founding in 1947. Burke explores the historical, geopolitical, and ideological factors that shaped Pakistan's relations with major powers, including the United States, India, China, and the Soviet Union. The book also examines internal challeng…
Buku peringatan ini didedikasikan untuk mendokumentasikan secara komprehensif Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam Ke-20, yang diperingati pada tanggal 2 Muharam 1425 bersamaan dengan 23 Februari 2004. Dengan mengusung tema sentral "PATRIOTISME TERAS KETEGuhan NEGARA", buku ini bertujuan untuk merakam semangat kebangsaan yang tinggi serta peranan kesetiaan rakyat sebagai asas kukuh…
A unique portrait of Kuwaiti women, Women in Kuwait discusses a wide range of issues: the impact of the oil era; the growth of the state; the emergence of women's organizations in a male-dominated society; the recent Islamic revival; and the future prospects for women's participation in Kuwaiti society. Based on first-hand research and an extensive analysis, this revised and updated edition …
Buku ini menyajikan pembahasan mendalam mengenai Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB), falsafah kebangsaan yang menjadi landasan utama bagi identitas, budaya, dan sistem pemerintahan Negara Brunei Darussalam. Secara esensial, MIB merupakan perpaduan harmonis dari tiga elemen fundamental: elemen Melayu yang mencakup adat istiadat dan nilai-nilai budaya lokal; elemen Islam yang menetapkan agama sebagai pedo…
Provides an analytical study of India’s disarmament policy and its role in global efforts to reduce and eliminate weapons of mass destruction. The book examines India’s historical commitment to universal disarmament, its diplomatic initiatives, and its proposals at international fora. It also discusses the constraints India faces — including national security considerations, geopolitical …
This book is a biography of Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia's second Prime Minister, who died suddenly at the age of 53 in January 1976. Throughout his life, Razak dedicated himself to Malaysia's independence and the welfare of its people, serving as a technocrat since independence in 1957 and a key figure in education and rural development policy, which led to him winning the Magsaysay Award. After …
Shortly after the Indo-Pakistani war of 1965, former foreign minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto wrote a sweeping treatise on Pakistani foreign policy and the country's precarious position in the region. Advocating a tougher stance against India, stronger relations with the People's Republic of China, and a reassessment of Pakistan's interests aligning themselves with the United States' during the Col…
Life of Mahomet by Washington Irving is a biographical narrative that offers a sympathetic and literary portrayal of the Prophet Muhammad. Irving presents Muhammad’s life from his early years in Mecca, his spiritual calling, and the revelation of Islam, to his leadership and political-military achievements. The work emphasizes his moral character his humility, simplicity, strong faith, and se…
East Timor: Genocide in Paradise offers a concise yet powerful account of the humanitarian and political crisis that unfolded during Indonesia’s occupation of East Timor. Matthew Jardine documents the systematic human rights abuses, including mass killings, forced displacement, and widespread repression that devastated the Timorese population. Drawing on eyewitness testimonies, international …
A History of the Arab Peoples is a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of Arab civilization, covering roughly the last twelve centuries. Hourani traces the political, social, cultural, and intellectual developments from the rise of Islam through the Arab world’s encounters with modernity. He explores the making of the Arab world its dynasties, religious movements, urban life, and economic st…