In April 1955, twenty-nine countries from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East came together for a diplomatic conference in Bandung, Indonesia, intending to define the direction of the postcolonial world
a concise and accessible account of Japan’s development from the Meiji Restoration (1868) to the post–World War II era. The book covers key political, economic, and social changes, including industrialization, modernization of institutions, rise of imperialism, militarism, and Japan’s transformation into a modern state. Yasuoka also discusses the impact of war, especially World War II, an…
Buku Bedah Sejarah Nilai-Nilai Deklarasi Konferensi Asia Afrika 1955 mengkaji secara mendalam latar belakang historis, konteks politik internasional, serta makna filosofis dan ideologis dari Deklarasi Konferensi Asia Afrika (KAA) yang diselenggarakan di Bandung pada tahun 1955. Karya ini menyoroti peran strategis negara-negara Asia dan Afrika dalam merespons kolonialisme, imperialisme, dan kete…
A detailed historical analysis of the United States’ decision to deploy atomic weapons against Japan in August 1945. Feis examines the strategic, political, and military factors that led to this unprecedented action, exploring alternatives such as a conventional invasion, coercion through diplomatic inducement, and the shock of the atomic bomb itself.
Nineteenth-century English traveler, writer, and natural historian Isabella Bird contributes this stunning narrative to the genre of early travelogues about Japan. The volume Unbeaten Tracks in Japan includes a series of essays recounting Bird's months-long sojourn in the Far East. Already a treat for fans of 19th century travel literature, the book is rendered all the more unique by virtue of …
A detailed narrative of the political, military, and scientific decision-making that led to the dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and thousands of documents, including previously unpublished material, Kurzman reconstructs the key moments and personalities behind the Manhattan Project and the U.S. leadership’s debate over using the bomb.
The Blood of the People examines the social revolution that accompanied Indonesia’s struggle for independence in Northern Sumatra. Anthony Reid analyzes how revolutionary violence led to the collapse of traditional political authority, particularly the power of local aristocracies, during the period following the Japanese occupation and the proclamation of independence. The book explores the …
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…
Buku Pengakuan Internasional dalam Teori dan Praktek membahas konsep pengakuan dalam hukum internasional sebagai salah satu unsur penting dalam hubungan antarnegara. Penulis menguraikan pengertian, dasar hukum, serta teori-teori pengakuan negara dan pemerintahan, disertai dengan penerapannya dalam praktik internasional. Buku ini juga menjelaskan akibat hukum dari pengakuan maupun penolakan peng…
This commemorative volume, published by the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in 1980, marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 1955 Asian-African Conference held in Bandung. The book reviews the historical background, achievements, and global impact of the Conference, which gathered leaders from Asia and Africa to promote solidarity, anti-colonialism, and internationa…