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…
This widely used academic text provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the origins and evolution of the United States Constitution. In this fifth edition, Alfred H. Kelly and Winfred A. Harbison trace the development of constitutional principles from the colonial era through the founding period and into the twentieth century. The book explores the philosophical foundations of American c…
James Risen’s investigative work exposes the clandestine operations and internal conflicts within the CIA during the George W. Bush administration. Drawing on confidential sources and classified accounts, the book reveals intelligence failures, unauthorized surveillance, covert missions, and the political pressures that shaped U.S. national security strategy after 9/11. Risen documents how di…
This book provides a comprehensive historical survey of the political, economic, and diplomatic relations between the United States and East Asia. Richard W. Van Alstyne examines major developments in U.S. foreign policy toward China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, highlighting both cooperation and conflict from the nineteenth century through the Cold War era. The work explores the strategic…
This book examines the fundamental factors that influenced British foreign policy from the mid-19th century to 1980. Paul Kennedy examines the various aspects—economic strength, geographic location, social structure, strategic interests, and global power dynamics—that shaped how Britain responded to international change. Using historical approaches and political analysis, the book explains …