The contents of this book: Chapter 1 From Portuguese Timor to Indonesia's East TImor Chapter 2 East Timor's Integration into Indonesia: the External Dynamics Chapter 3 East Timor and the Internal Dimension of Integration
"Few gave tiny Singapore much chance of survival when it was granted independence in 1965. How is it, then, that today the former British colonial trading post is a thriving Asian metropolis?" "The story of that transformation is told here by Lee Kuan Yew. Rising from a legacy of divisive colonialism, the devastation of the Second World War, and general poverty and disorder following the withdr…
The Singapore Story by Noel Barber presents a vivid narrative of Singapore’s transformation from a small colonial trading post into a thriving modern nation. The book explores the island’s strategic importance, its multicultural society, and the political struggles that shaped its destiny. Barber highlights key historical events, including wartime challenges and post-independence developmen…
Study of the role of developed countries, the role of UN (UN and specialized agencies) and of nongovernmental organizations in providing emergency relief and food aid to alleviate hunger in Cambodia in 1979 - examines the functioning of responsible agencies in response to a disaster, the economic implications and political problems involved; discusses the conflict between politics and humanitar…
A Political History of Uganda provides a comprehensive overview of Uganda’s political evolution from the precolonial era to the modern state. The book examines the impact of colonial administration, the struggle for independence, and the subsequent political transformations that shaped Uganda’s governance structures. Through an analysis of leadership changes, ethnic dynamics, constitutional…
The Discovery of India adalah karya Jawaharlal Nehru yang sangat reflektif dan ilmiah, ditulis selama masa penahanannya di Benteng Ahmadnagar (1942–1945). Dalam narasi epistolary dan filosofis ini, Nehru menelusuri perjalanan budaya, sejarah, dan intelektual India yang luas — dari peradaban kunonya hingga penjajahan Inggris. Ia mengeksplorasi filsafat, agama, dan kehidupan politik India den…
This biography by Frank Moraes offers a detailed and balanced portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. Drawing from a wide range of sources, Moraes explores Nehru’s early life, his intellectual formation, his role in the Indian independence movement, and his political career after independence. The biography provides insights into Nehru’s personality — his humanism, h…
This book presents a comprehensive history of Burma's (Myanmar's) political, social, and economic development in the modern period, from British colonialism, the nationalist movement, and the process of independence to the early political dynamics of independent Burma. The author analyzes the internal and external factors that shaped modern Burma and its society, and provides an in-depth overvi…
Atatürk’s Way, edited by Nuket C. Olson Eraslan, offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles, ideals, and political philosophy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic. Through a collection of analytical essays and historical reflections, the book examines the core elements of Atatürkism—including secular governance, national sovereignty, modernizatio…
Nehru by B. N. Pandey is a comprehensive political biography of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. Through 499 pages, Pandey explores Nehru’s intellectual development, his nationalist aspirations, and his role in shaping modern India. The book examines Nehru’s upbringing, his friendship with Mahatma Gandhi, his leadership during the struggle for independence, and his years as h…