This is a book on contemporary Burma, a vivid and interesting account based on material from Burmese sources and on the author's own rich experience. It is not a formal history; it just looks back and reminisces. In her more than two decades of freedom, Burma has come through much trial and tribulation, and General Ne Win, who once again leads the country, has been an important figure in her h…
Kashmir is arguably one of the most contentious and complex issues in South Asia today. This book focuses on the genesis of the problem and examines the consequences of the often ignored fact that British officers commanded the armed forces of both India and Pakistan at that time.
Originally published in 1980. Pakistan is worthy of our concern. Noble intentions breathed life into the Pakistan dream, but the country has been stalked by tragedy from its inception. This volume was conceived to serve a variety of reader categories and it should meet the needs of teachers and students engaged in the study of Pakistan.
This book examines the historical development of Muslim civilization and analyzes the political and social forces that led to the crisis in Iran during the late 1970s. The author recounts his prediction, made in 1978, that the Shah of Iran would be replaced by religious leaders, a forecast that materialized in 1979. Drawing on the theory of social cycles developed by Indian scholar P. R. Sarkar…
Zayed ʿAn Qurbin presents an intimate portrayal of the life, values, and leadership philosophy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding leader of the United Arab Emirates. Written by Wajih Abu Zikr, the book draws upon close observations, historical accounts, and personal reflections to depict Zayed’s character, humanitarian vision, and political wisdom. It highlights his dedicatio…
In August 2008, Pervez Musharraf stood down as Pakistan's president after having already resigned the posts of Chief of Army Staff and Prime Minister. It was a final end to a dictorial rule that started when he seized power in a military coup in 1999, and seemed to many to be the inevitable conclusion to a government that had started in idealism but had ended in corruption - another example of …
First in a series on The Middle East Confrontation States, this Handbook pro- vides a factual background account of Syria's history, government, ideology, economy and population; its inter-Arab relations and its relations with the Soviet Union and the international community. The Syria-Israel conflict is described in detail. Included are a Directory of political personalities, organizations and…
Dr. Mahathir was born on December 20, 1925, in Alor Setar, Kedah. While still in school, he was involved in the campaign against the Malayan Union in 1945-1946. Using the pseudonym C.H.E. Det, he frequently wrote articles about the Malay people and politics for the Sunday Times newspaper between 1946 and 1950. He had long been a member of UMNO, but he only became famous in 1964 when he won a…
A Date with Tomorrow by Wajih Mazboudi (1988) is a study on communication and information services during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The book investigates how Saudi media address the many linguistic, cultural, and social groups among pilgrims, and critiques the lack of reliable audience data. Mazboudi calls for a dedicated Islamic broadcasting organization to improve the effectiveness…
In this book, the author deals with the communal problem as it has existed in the Federation of Malaya since the Second World War, when the non-Malay population ceased to be transient and became a part of the settled community. Dr Ratnam has selected for discussion those topics and issues which form the basis of communal disagreement-the creation of Malayan citizenship, the introduction of ele…