The future of the West Bank and Gaza remains the single most crucial issue in the search for peace in the Middle East. Examining the entire range of possible outcomes, Mark Heller argues that an independent Palestinian state in those territories, even one dominated by the PLO, could, under certain stringent conditions, be the preferred option for Israel. In the first comprehensive treatment of…
My Days with Nehru by M. O. Mathai is a memoir recounting Mathai’s personal and working relationship with Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. Mathai, who served as Nehru’s private secretary, provides a revealing portrait of Nehru’s personality, work habits, political vision, and private life. Through detailed anecdotes, conversations, and reflections, Mathai describes not ju…
Down with Colonialism! is a collection of speeches, essays, and political writings by Ho Chi Minh that outlines his critique of French colonial rule in Vietnam and his vision for national liberation. Through clear and persuasive arguments, Ho Chi Minh exposes the injustices, exploitation, and oppression experienced by the Vietnamese people under colonialism. The book highlights the development …
Singapore's former Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew provides an account of his personal and political life and provides a blow-by-blow chronicle of his dealings with political groups and leaders, both Malaysian and international, on the road to independence. Includes b & w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland.
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…