This volume explores the declining public trust in government within the United States, analyzing its causes, consequences, and implications for democratic governance. Edited by Joseph S. Nye Jr., Philip D. Zelikow, and David C. King, the book brings together leading scholars who examine political participation, public opinion, political culture, and the growing sense of alienation among citize…
The Sun Will Rise is a powerful collection of statements made in court by Southern African political prisoners during the apartheid era. Edited by Mary Benson, the volume documents the voices of individuals charged under oppressive legislation in South Africa and neighboring countries. These statements reveal the moral, political, and personal convictions of activists who resisted racial segre…
This book examines the Western Sahara conflict in depth, a long-running dispute between Morocco, Mauritania, and the Polisario Front liberation movement that emerged after the end of Spanish colonialism. Maurice Barbier outlines the historical roots of the conflict, regional political dynamics, the role of international actors, and its geopolitical implications for the North African region. Thi…
This book examines the major changes in the political map of Africa during the 20th century, particularly during decolonization. The author explains shifting national boundaries, the development of new states, geopolitical dynamics, and the historical and economic factors that shaped modern Africa. Written by two U.S. Department of State geographers, this book provides an analytical overview of…
G. Deborin's The Second World War: A Politico-Military Survey is a comprehensive analysis of World War II from a political and military perspective, particularly from the Soviet perspective. It examines the background to the global conflict, the strategies of military operations, the roles of the great powers, and the political dynamics that influenced the course of the war. Edited by Major Gen…
This atlas presents a geographical, political, economic, and social overview of the African continent in the early 1960s. Accompanied by thematic maps by W. H. Bromage, it provides information on post-independence political changes, national borders, ethnic composition, economic resources, and regional dynamics. A revised 1965 edition updated the data to reflect the most recent political develo…
This book is a philosophical study of Western political thought, focusing on how the concept of 'difference' is understood, denied, or politicized. Michael Brint traces the Western intellectual tradition and shows that patterns of denying difference often lead to political tragedy. Through an in-depth analysis of theories from classical to modern, this book reveals how identity, conflict, and d…
This book presents Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s reflections on the political, economic, and social foundations necessary for achieving national greatness in Nigeria. Drawing from his experience as a statesman, philosopher, and nationalist leader, Awolowo outlines the principles of ethical governance, federalism, economic planning, and social justice. The work explores Nigeria’s challenges and op…
Bernard Brodie's War and Politics is a classic study of the relationship between war and state policy. Brodie, a pioneer of nuclear strategy theory, examines how states use military power as a political instrument and how war shapes strategic decisions in international relations. The book evaluates the development of modern military theory, United States defense policy, and the strategic challe…
Anwar Sadat: Kemarau Kemarahan, translated from Mohamed Heikal’s Autumn of Fury, offers an in-depth and critical examination of the final years of President Anwar Sadat’s rule. As one of Egypt’s leading journalists and a close observer of political developments, Heikal analyzes the political, social, and regional tensions that shaped Sadat’s leadership. The book discusses Sadat’s dome…