The Chief Justice of the United States here probes the diverse fates of America's freedoms in times of war-and in the face of repressive acts by our own government: How the Lincoln administration's decision, in the Civil War, to suspend the writ of habeas corpus and to allow trials of civilians before military tri- bunals was opposed by judges who daring to stand against Congress, the President…
Tracing the historical development of Japan-Southeast Asia relations, this study explains the ASEAN factor in Japanese security policy. While actual security ties between Japan and ASEAN are quite rudimentary, the significance of the latters stability and prosperity in Japanese security policy has been growing in recent years. The paper concludes that, as Japans political role in the region bec…
In Freedom of Expression in the Supreme Court, Terry Eastland brings together the Court's leading First Amendment cases, some 60 in all, starting with Schenck v. United States (1919) and ending with Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union (1998). Complete with a comprehensive introduction, pertinent indices and a useful bibliography, Freedom of Expression in the Supreme Court offers the general …
The fight against the proliferation of small arms and light weapons is one of the key priorities on the peace and security agenda of West African states. West African armed and security forces have a major role to play in this fight and this vital function can only be fulfilled if and when they are legally, morally and professionally prepared to do their job. This Handbook defines a convenient …
This volume is a collection of papers presented at the thirteenth general assembly and conference of the eastern regional organization for public administration on the public management in the 1990s
The world is facing threats of development, possession and use weapons of mass destruction namely nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, as well as missiles by terrorist organizations or states of proliferation concern.
The present publication is the sequel to a meeting of German and Sri Lankan specialists that was organized jointly by the Goethe-Institut Colombo, the Law and Society Trust and the University of Colombo. The aim of the meeting was a basic exchange of views and information on subject areas such as Democracy, Constitution and Political Violence. The lectures, seminars and discussions all dealt…
"Siddique and Kumar's work is a superb collection of information, ideas, and concepts that will assist teachers of courses that include a focus on Southeast Asia. The volume can either stand alone in a course that deals exclusively with Southeast Asia or contribute to a broader classroom experience that includes a focus on the countries that make up the membership of the Association of Southeas…
With full texts of all five constitutions of Nepal and the agreement proposed by India between the Government of India and HMG/N on mutual cooperation.
This meticulously researched volume explains how the relationship between the armed forces and politicians can change from authoritarian regimes to democratic ones. The author is not only a first-rate social scientist but, as one of the longest-serving defense ministers in a major European state, someone who was responsible for formulating and implementing defense reform. Serra's lucid argument…