Raymond Bonner's Waltzing with a Dictator: The Marcoses and the Making of American Policy examines the political relationship between the Marcoses in the Philippines and United States foreign policy during the Cold War. The book explores how United States strategic interests, particularly in the context of regional security and Southeast Asian geopolitics, influenced support for the Ferdinand E…
This book examines the political alliance between the Marcos family of the Philippines and the United States government, revealing how American foreign policy contributed to the rise and endurance of an authoritarian regime. Written by journalist Raymond Bonner, the work analyzes the Marcos dictatorship from 1965 to 1986, focusing on corruption, human rights abuses, and the strategic interests …
This book analyzes China’s role in international politics and world affairs during the Cold War period. It examines China’s foreign policy behavior, ideological foundations, and diplomatic strategies, highlighting how domestic political factors and global power structures shaped China’s interaction with both developing and developed countries
This book analyzes the foreign policy of the People’s Republic of China from the perspective of a developing state. It examines China’s diplomatic behavior, international objectives, and strategic responses within the global political system during the Cold War era. Emphasizing economic limitations, ideological considerations, and national interests, the study provides insight into how Chin…
The book "Hassan II presents La Marche Verte" is a non-fiction book based on official speeches and documents, rather than a fictional narrative. It documents a real political event, namely the peaceful mass march of King Hassan II from Morocco to the Spanish Sahara in 1975, known as the "Green March."
This book examines France’s diplomatic strategies and political challenges surrounding the Asian–African Conference held in Bandung in 1955. Focusing on the period between 1950 and 1955, the author analyzes France’s relations with Indonesia, North Africa, and Indochina within the broader context of decolonization and Cold War geopolitics. Through archival research and diplomatic analysis,…
This publication presents a collection of views, reports, and news related to the Asian-African Conference, commonly known as the Bandung Conference. Issued to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the historic 1955 meeting, the book documents international perspectives, media coverage, and political commentary reflecting the significance of Asia–Africa solidarity. It highlights the confer…
This book contains the fundamental texts produced at the Fifth Summit of the Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 16–19, 1976. The main contents include political declarations, resolutions, and action programs for economic cooperation among developing countries. These documents reflect the political positions of the Non-Aligned Movemen…
“Islam and the West: A Light on the Horizon,” written by Sudibyo Markus, explores the dynamics between the Islamic world and Western societies from historical, social, and spiritual perspectives. The author examines the challenges and misunderstandings that often arise in the interaction between these two major civilizations, while offering a dialogical approach grounded in humanistic and e…
This book examines two critical periods in the Cold War era, focusing on the divergence between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Soviet Union (USSR). The first part of the study delves into the period 1953–1955, when China, under the leadership of Mao Zedong, navigated its relationship with the Soviet Union after Stalin’s death, exploring the fluctuating dynamics between the two…