This book examines the political, social, and economic dynamics of Africa during the first three decades after the great wave of African independence. Philippe Decraene outlines the challenges of nation-state formation, internal conflicts, economic development, and international relations of newly independent African states. Using an analytical style, this book provides a comprehensive overview…
The Foreign Policies of African States, edited by Olajide Aluko, is a collection of scholarly studies on the dynamics of African countries' foreign policies after independence. The contributors discuss the internal and external factors that shaped the foreign policies of various countries on the continent, including the influence of colonialism, regional interests, Africa's relations with great…
Norman Podhoretz's book, World War IV, argues that the world is currently in the midst of a fourth major war, following World Wars I, II, and the Cold War. Podhoretz describes the global conflict against "Islamofascism" as an ideological threat that combines religious extremism and totalitarian political ambitions. He examines U.S. foreign policy after the September 11, 2001, attacks, analyzing…
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is an official publication issued by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in Hanoi, intended to introduce Vietnam’s political system, historical development, economic achievements, social policies, and cultural identity after the country’s reunification. Produced in 1990, the book provides a concise overview of the organizational structure of the socialis…
African Socialism is a collection of writings that examines the emergence of the concept of African-style socialism in the early years of African independence. Edited by William H. Friedland and Carl G. Rosberg, Jr., this book explores how African leaders such as Nyerere, Senghor, and Nkrumah combined traditional values, communal social structures, and modern aspirations to develop political id…
Area Handbook for North Vietnam is part of a series produced for the U.S. Department of Defense to provide comprehensive, research-based background information on countries of strategic interest. Completed in December 1966 and published in June 1967, the handbook offers a detailed analysis of North Vietnam’s geography, society, culture, government, economy, and military structure during the h…
This book examines the dynamics of African countries' foreign policies since the post-independence period. Dr. S. C. Saxena examines how economic, political, and military dependence on great powers shaped the diplomatic orientation of various African states. In addition to examining patterns of confrontation and cooperation, the book also highlights internal and external factors that influenced…
“Just Before Dawn” is a major Nigerian historical novel that traces the country’s political and social evolution from the late colonial period to the early years of independence. Through a blend of fiction and historical reconstruction, Kole Omotoso presents a powerful narrative exploring nationalism, corruption, ethnic tensions, military intervention, and the struggle for democratic gove…
This book is a comprehensive study of the origins of the Cold War in the Near East, focusing on the great power rivalry in Iran, Turkey, and Greece after World War II. Bruce R. Kuniholm analyzes the dynamics of international politics between the United States, the Soviet Union, and regional states, and how conflict and diplomacy shaped the postwar geopolitical architecture. Drawing on archival …
This book explains the concept of "sovereignty as responsibility," the view that state sovereignty is not only a right but also an obligation to protect its people. The authors analyze various conflicts in post-1960 Africa, explain state failures to prevent internal violence, and offer a framework for regional and international engagement in conflict resolution. This book is an important refere…