Meliput konflik adalah tugas sehari-hari Rien Kuntari, wartawan Kompas. Dia telah memasuki medan-medan perang paling berbahaya, termasuk Rwanda, Irak, dan Kamboja. Tapi, di antara semua wilayah konflik yang pernah dia liput, Timor Timur adalah yang paling sulit, paling membahayakan, dan sekaligus paling mengesankan. Sebagai seorang wartawan yang dituntut bersikap objektif dan cover both sides, …
I Speak for Lebanon is the political testament of Kamal Joumblatt, a great Arab leader. Here he describes his political, military and social strategy during the Lebanese Civil War -a bitter conflict which is far from over. He draws on his experience as a religious leader, government minister, military commander and international negotiator to illuminate the complex panorama of Lebanon. His deep…
East Timor at the Crossroads: Forging of a Nation provides a comprehensive and timely analysis of the critical moment in East Timor’s modern history as it moved toward independence. Peter Carey examines the political, social, and historical forces that shaped the territory’s struggle for self-determination, highlighting the impact of colonial rule, Indonesia’s occupation, and the role of …
The Enigma of Japanese Power explores the underlying mechanisms of Japan’s political, economic, and social system from a critical outsider’s perspective. Karel van Wolferen argues that despite its outward cohesion and stability, Japan’s power structure lacks a truly independent state in the Western sense: its institutions act as intermediaries rather than sovereign rulers. The book delves…
The Enigma of Japanese Power explores the underlying mechanisms of Japan’s political, economic, and social system from a critical outsider’s perspective. Karel van Wolferen argues that despite its outward cohesion and stability, Japan’s power structure lacks a truly independent state in the Western sense: its institutions act as intermediaries rather than sovereign rulers. The book delves…
Revolution in Laos by Kaysone Phomvihane presents an insider’s perspective on the revolutionary struggle and political transformation in Laos during the mid-20th century. The book details the origins, development, and strategies of the Lao revolutionary movement, emphasizing the role of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party in mobilizing popular support, combating colonial and foreign interv…
This book provides an analytical overview of Thailand’s social structure and political development. John L. S. Girling examines the country’s political institutions, societal transformations, and the interaction between traditional authority and modern political forces. The work situates Thailand within the broader context of Southeast Asian political evolution, addressing issues such as go…
This book presents an analytical study of Thailand’s political development during the mid-twentieth century. David A. Wilson examines the structure of political power, the role of the military and bureaucracy, and the influence of elite groups in shaping national policy. The work also explores the social and economic changes that contributed to Thailand’s shifting political landscape, inclu…
Apprentice Revolutionaries: The Communist Movement in Laos by Phongsavath Boupha provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the emergence and evolution of the communist movement in Laos from its early stages to its consolidation in the late twentieth century. The book examines the socio-political and economic conditions that facilitated revolutionary activism, the role of local and interna…
Peristiwa Permesta merupakan suatu bagian dari catatan sejarah indonesia yang menarik untuk disimak. maraknya pemberontakan bersenjata yang diprakarsai para perwira militer yang berasal dari daerah Sulawesi Utara kala itu, cukup mempengaruhi situasi politik pemerintah pada dekade tahun 1957-1961. Perang saudara tersebut mengakibaykan hancurnya struktur politik/pemerintahan dan lumpuhnya sistem …