This book discusses the constitution of Burma (now Myanmar), presenting a legal and historical analysis of the country's constitutional system. The author, Maung Maung, a barrister and legal expert, offers insights into the structure of government, citizens' rights, and the legal principles that underpin the 1959 Burmese constitution. The book also discusses the process of drafting the cons…
Salmaan Taseer's Bhutto: A Political Biography presents the life and political journey of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, one of the most influential figures in modern Pakistani history. The book examines his childhood, education, the formation of his political views, and his role in government and national politics. Through an analysis of key events and Bhutto's role in shaping the nation's direction, th…
Analyzes the historical development of Japan’s political system and its gradual transformation toward democratic governance. Maki explains the evolution of political institutions from the Meiji era through the postwar period, highlighting the role of constitutional reforms, political parties, and public participation. The book also examines the interaction between traditional political cultur…
This is a book on contemporary Burma, a vivid and interesting account based on material from Burmese sources and on the author's own rich experience. It is not a formal history; it just looks back and reminisces. In her more than two decades of freedom, Burma has come through much trial and tribulation, and General Ne Win, who once again leads the country, has been an important figure in her h…
Kashmir is arguably one of the most contentious and complex issues in South Asia today. This book focuses on the genesis of the problem and examines the consequences of the often ignored fact that British officers commanded the armed forces of both India and Pakistan at that time.
Originally published in 1980. Pakistan is worthy of our concern. Noble intentions breathed life into the Pakistan dream, but the country has been stalked by tragedy from its inception. This volume was conceived to serve a variety of reader categories and it should meet the needs of teachers and students engaged in the study of Pakistan.
In August 2008, Pervez Musharraf stood down as Pakistan's president after having already resigned the posts of Chief of Army Staff and Prime Minister. It was a final end to a dictorial rule that started when he seized power in a military coup in 1999, and seemed to many to be the inevitable conclusion to a government that had started in idealism but had ended in corruption - another example of …
First in a series on The Middle East Confrontation States, this Handbook pro- vides a factual background account of Syria's history, government, ideology, economy and population; its inter-Arab relations and its relations with the Soviet Union and the international community. The Syria-Israel conflict is described in detail. Included are a Directory of political personalities, organizations and…
Dr. Mahathir was born on December 20, 1925, in Alor Setar, Kedah. While still in school, he was involved in the campaign against the Malayan Union in 1945-1946. Using the pseudonym C.H.E. Det, he frequently wrote articles about the Malay people and politics for the Sunday Times newspaper between 1946 and 1950. He had long been a member of UMNO, but he only became famous in 1964 when he won a…
A Date with Tomorrow by Wajih Mazboudi (1988) is a study on communication and information services during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The book investigates how Saudi media address the many linguistic, cultural, and social groups among pilgrims, and critiques the lack of reliable audience data. Mazboudi calls for a dedicated Islamic broadcasting organization to improve the effectiveness…