This book contains Harold Nicolson's explanation of why Britain entered World War II, written at the very beginning of the conflict in 1939. Nicolson outlines the political conditions in Europe, the rise of Nazi Germany, the failure of appeasement, and the danger of Hitler's expansion to international security. As a diplomat and member of the British Parliament, Nicolson's views provide a direc…
This book presents a dialogue between Japanese journalist Junnosuke Kishida and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on the major political, economic, and strategic challenges facing the world as it approaches the twenty-first century. Through a series of in-depth conversations, the two discuss global power shifts, U.S.–Japan relations, security issues, and the future of internation…
This book provides an overview of the role of the European Community (EC) in international affairs during the early 1970s. Richard Bailey examines the political, economic, and diplomatic activities of the EC, its relations with major world powers, and its influence on global trade and development. The work discusses how the EC emerged as a new actor in world politics and evaluates its challenge…
The book provides an inside account of Henry Kissinger’s diplomatic negotiations in the Middle East during the 1970s. Written by Israeli journalist Matti Golan and translated into English, it explores Kissinger’s step-by-step diplomatic strategy following the Yom Kippur War. The narrative reveals behind-the-scenes conversations, political tensions, and the complexity of U.S. involvement in …
Edvard Kardelj's book Yugoslavia in International Relations and in the Non-Aligned Movement examines Yugoslavia's role in international relations and its contribution to the formation and development of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). As one of the main ideologues and architects of Yugoslavia's foreign policy, Kardelj explains how the country adopted a position independent of both the Western a…
This book examines Yugoslavia's foreign policy during the period 1973–1980, when the country faced complex international dynamics amidst the Cold War. Miloš Minić, a prominent figure in Yugoslav diplomacy, outlines the principles of non-aligned foreign policy, relations with major powers, and Yugoslavia's role in multilateral diplomacy. This book serves as an important reference for underst…
Washington Rules: America’s Path to Permanent War examines the long-standing foreign policy consensus that has shaped the United States’ global military posture since the mid-20th century. Andrew J. Bacevich argues that a deeply rooted set of strategic assumptions—maintained by political leaders, military institutions, and foreign-policy elites—has guided the nation toward continuous mi…
Volume III of Great Britain: Foreign Policy and the Span of Empire, 1689–1971 is a documentary series that presents primary sources on British foreign policy and the development of the British Empire over nearly three centuries. Compiled by Joel H. Wiener, this book brings together official documents, speeches, government reports, and contemporary writings that reflect the dynamics of interna…
British Diplomacy in Asia by Mahavir P. Srivastava provides an in-depth examination of British diplomatic policy and strategy in Asia from the colonial era to the early 20th century. The discussion covers Britain's role in the Persian Gulf, Soviet Central Asia, Tibet, China, India, and Burma, as well as the geopolitical dynamics that shaped international relations in the region. The author anal…
This scholarly work examines the formation of professional identity among United States Foreign Service Officers during the period 1908–1931. Robert D. Schulzinger analyzes the recruitment, education, social background, and career expectations of diplomats in the early twentieth century, illustrating how their training and worldview shaped American diplomacy. The book explores institutional r…