This official Amnesty International report presents the results of an investigation into the human rights situation in Indonesia in the mid-1970s. It includes findings on political detention, torture, the treatment of prisoners, and government legal processes and policies related to national security. This report highlights various human rights violations that occurred after the post-1965 polit…
The book Indonesië en de Generaals is a critical analysis of the dynamics of Indonesian politics in the period after the events of September 30, 1965. Written by Dutch Indonesianist Wim Wertheim, the book examines the military's involvement in political change, the rise to power of the generals, and its impact on the national power structure. Using a historical and political approach, Wertheim…
Few episodes in the history of the Near East have been more difficult to comprehend than the recent revolution in Iran. The opacity of these events stems less from political complications than from the sense that the social aspirations and political ideals of the movement which felled the Shah are deeply embedded in a cultural and religious logic that defies Western understanding. Iran is t…
Miles to Go: A Collection of Speeches of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina brings together a carefully curated selection of speeches delivered by Sheikh Hasina during her tenure. The volume captures her vision and leadership, addressing topics such as national development, poverty alleviation, international diplomacy, democratic governance, and social justice. Through these speeches, Hasina outlines…
Buku Indonesia’s Elite: Political Culture and Cultural Politics karya Donald K. Emmerson membahas struktur elite politik Indonesia serta bagaimana budaya politik membentuk proses kekuasaan di era pascakemerdekaan. Penulis menguraikan hubungan antara nilai budaya, kepentingan politik, serta dinamika elite yang berpengaruh dalam kebijakan dan arah pemerintahan Indonesia. Dengan pendekatan studi…
This book describes Burma's national development program during the early years of independence. It covers the government's goals and priorities, as well as economic development plans covering agriculture, forestry, transportation, telecommunications, energy, mining, industry, health, education, housing, and social welfare. This book is a concise document on the government's strategy for creati…
Beginning in the 1830's, these documents first show the colonial Dutch debating among themselves the fate of their "East Indian" subjects, and then gathering assurance with the growth of Indonesians debating the shape of their nationalist sentiment for the future nation. In this sense Indonesia : Selected Documents presents a century - long drama of ideas , colored by the personalities and mov…
Michael Leifer's book, Indonesia's Foreign Policy, examines the development, orientation, and dynamics of Indonesian foreign policy from the early days of independence through the New Order period. Leifer analyzes how geopolitical factors, national interests, the stability of the Southeast Asian region, and the role of ASEAN have shaped Indonesia's diplomatic approach. The book also outlines In…
Toward Freedom is the autobiographical account of Jawaharlal Nehru, one of India’s foremost leaders and the first Prime Minister of independent India. Written during his imprisonment by British authorities, the book offers a vivid narrative of Nehru’s personal life, political awakening, and philosophical reflections. It highlights his experiences in the Indian independence movement, his r…
The autobiographical account of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, chronicling his personal journey toward self-realization and moral development. The book documents Gandhi’s early life, formative experiences in India and South Africa, and the evolution of his philosophy of nonviolence, truth, and civil resistance. Through candid reflections on his successes and failures, Gandhi offers deep insight …