This book presents an in-depth analysis of Asia’s evolving strategic landscape and the key issues shaping the region’s political future. Robert A. Scalapino examines the roles and interactions of major world powers—including the United States, China, Japan, and the Soviet Union—in influencing Asia’s political direction. The work highlights geopolitical tensions, security challenges, i…
Strategies of Survival examines how smaller Asian states navigate the complex realities of international politics amid pressure from major powers. Morrison and Suhrke analyze the diplomatic challenges, security concerns, and strategic responses adopted by Southeast Asian nations during the Cold War era. The book highlights patterns of alignment, balancing, and foreign policy adaptation as these…
This book examines the major issues faced by the United States in formulating its policy toward Southeast Asia during the early Cold War period. Edited by William Henderson, it analyzes political, economic, and security considerations that shaped American involvement in the region. Through contributions by subject-matter experts, the volume explores regional dynamics, nationalist movements, the…
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the economic underdevelopment of Southeast Asia and the rise of economic nationalism in the region. The authors examine the historical foundations of Southeast Asia’s economic structures, the legacy of colonialism, and the challenges faced by developing states in pursuing autonomous economic policies. The work evaluates nationalist responses to exter…
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Southeast Asia’s position in international politics from 1941 to 1956, a period marked by World War II, Japanese occupation, postwar reconstruction, and the emergence of nationalist movements throughout the region. Evelyn Colbert examines how global power rivalries—particularly between the United States, the United Kingdom, and emerging Asian s…
Ivory Coast: The Challenge of Success is an in-depth economic analysis authored by B. A. den Tuinder for the World Bank. The book examines the rapid economic growth of Côte d'Ivoire during the post-independence period and explores the structural factors that contributed to its development performance. It discusses the country's agricultural expansion, industrialization strategies, macroeconomi…
This volume presents a comprehensive examination of security and defence issues in both the Pacific region and the wider global context. Edited by Desmond Ball and Cathy Downes, the book brings together leading scholars and practitioners to analyze regional strategic dynamics, defence policies, military capabilities, and evolving geopolitical challenges. It explores how political, economic, and…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the major issues, actors, and conceptual approaches in the study of foreign policy within the context of world politics. Edited by Roy C. Macridis, the volume offers comparative analyses of national foreign policies, theoretical perspectives on decision-making, and the dynamics of international relations. The fifth edition discusses global politica…
This book examines the challenges and strategic choices facing United States foreign policy as the nation entered the 1960s. Finletter discusses the political, military, and economic factors shaping America’s role in the postwar world, emphasizing the need for new approaches to emerging Cold War realities. The work analyzes key issues including nuclear strategy, international alliances, and t…
This study analyzes the development of China’s foreign policy through the framework of the United Front doctrine, a strategy that combines ideological, political, and diplomatic tools to advance national and revolutionary interests. Armstrong examines China’s international behavior from the early years of the Communist movement through the post-1949 period, highlighting the interplay betwee…