This book provides a detailed historical narrative of the final years of the Pahlavi monarchy in Iran. William H. Forbis examines the political, social, and economic conditions that led to growing unrest, culminating in the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Through journalistic analysis, he portrays the complexities of the Shah’s rule, the rise of opposition movements, and the factors that contributed…
Already acclaimed as "a devastating portrait" (Business Week), this revised and updated edition of Robert Graham's book is particularly revealing of how the Shah of Iran's neglect of his country's basic needs, and misreading of its mood, led to one of the most stunning political reversals of the century. Powerfully persuasive, as well as timely in light of today's headlines, Iran: The Illus…
This book examines the political, social, and economic developments in South and South-East Asia from the end of the Second World War to the late 1970s. It analyzes major regional problems, state-building processes, decolonization, and policy responses within the context of the Cold War. The work provides a comprehensive overview of post-war transformations and challenges faced by Asian nations…
This volume brings together a collection of essays that analyze the historical background, dynamics, and consequences of imperialism and revolutionary movements in South Asia. The contributors explore the political and economic structures shaped by colonial domination, the rise of revolutionary consciousness, and the impact of capitalism on social development in the region. Through case studies…
Foorewarned by indonesian friends about Ali Sastroamijoyo's passion for punctuality, I managed to have the taxi arrive at about two minutes to 8 a.m. in front of Pak Ali's home in Jalan Krawang in the fashionable Jakarta suburb of Menteng.
This book examines the conflict between Indonesia and Malaysia during the period 1963–1966, known as the “Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation.” Mackie explains the diplomatic, political, and military background of the dispute—showing how foreign policy, ideology, and national ambitions collided as neighboring countries attempted to form a new federation. Through analysis of documents, ma…
This book examines the political dynamics and challenges of statehood in Southeast Asia during the post-colonial period. Michael Leifer highlights issues of state legitimacy, internal conflicts, interstate relations, and geopolitical developments in the region. This work provides an in-depth analysis of how Southeast Asian countries built political stability and national identity amidst complex…
Ethiopia: Anatomy of a Traditional Polity is an in-depth study by John Markakis on the political and social structure of Ethiopia prior to modern transformation. This book explores how traditional institutions, relations between the center and the regions, and the ethno-political power system shaped the character of the Ethiopian state throughout its history. Using an anthropological and histor…
China's alliance with Indonesia in the mid-sixties appeared to be a spectacular achievement of diplomatic strategy, yet it became a major foreign policy disaster for China. To explore this turn-about, Professor Mozingo offers a persuasive analysis of the competing.
Modern Egypt: The Formation of a Nation-State provides a comprehensive historical study of Egypt’s political, social, and institutional transformation from the late eighteenth century to the modern era. Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. examines how Egypt evolved into a centralized nation-state through complex processes involving colonial influence, internal reform, nationalism, and socio-economic chang…