The Muslim Discovery of Europe by Bernard Lewis explores how the Islamic world perceived, encountered, and interacted with Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Drawing from historical texts, travel accounts, diplomatic records, and cultural writings, Lewis analyzes how Muslims viewed European society, politics, science, and culture. The book highlights the changing dynamics of East–…
This anthology presents a curated collection of selected readings designed to provide insight into the cultural, historical, and intellectual relationships between the Eastern and Western worlds. Published under the auspices of the Netherlands Universities Foundation for International Co-operation, the book brings together essays, scholarly reflections, and primary texts that explore themes of …
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…
A former lieutenant who fought in Vietnam describes his emotional journey to reconciliation with his former enemies while participating in a humanitarian aid program in Vietnam.
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…
“Yalta: The Price of Peace” by historian Serhii Plokhy provides a comprehensive examination of the 1945 Yalta Conference, where Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin negotiated the political shape of the postwar world. Drawing from newly available archival materials, Plokhy reveals the strategic calculations, personal dynamics, and geopolitical pressures that shaped the decisions leading to the …