A compilation written by a former diplomat about three wars that the Netherlands fought in the 20th century, the Second World War, the police actions and New Guinea
The story that emerges is one of endurance and heroism in face of atrocious brutality on the part of the colonialists. But it reveals that it was also one of painful compromises imposed by the conditions of the struggle and the subordination of internal democracy within the liberation movement to the single goal of military and diplomatic victory. The study will be of keen interest to everyone…
The end of certainty is about power, personality and national destiny. It is the story of how the 1980s have changed Australia and political parties forever and why there is no going back. The tale is one of political struggle, financial excess and economic boom and bust.
Giving the reader a unique window into the inner workings of U.S. diplomacy in President Bill Clinton's first term, this book highlights the major foreign policy challenges faced and decisions made in a turbulent era. The book is organized around 37 key speeches by the Secretary of State, each introduced by an extensive essay that describes its policy context and purpose, and includes anecdotes…
This book explains about Australia and Indonesia are unusual neighbours. Strange Neighbours provides a basis for greater understanding between Indonesia and Australia, respect for each other's cultural and domestic political values and practices, appreciation of our respective security interested in the future pf the Australia-Indonesia relationship.
Contents: Regional security: Trends and prospects. Regional security in the Asia Pacific: Trends and prospects. The future of ARF and CSCAP in the regional security architecture. Economic development and security in the Asia Pacific context. Perspectives on development, security, and governance. Maritime security and conflict resolution: An Indonesian perspective. Confidence and cooperat…
Beyond today's more immediate foreign policy questions in the European-American relationship, there are significant underlying trends that shape the issues and have their roots in domestic factors.
American Soldier is filled with revelation. Franks describes the covert diplomacy that helped him secure international cooperation for the war, and reveals the role of foreign leaders-and a critical double agent code- named "April Fool"-in the most successful military deception since D-Day in 1944. He speaks frankly of intelligence shortcomings that endangered our troops, and of the credible WM…
Archbishop Makarios was a man apart in many ways: his motives were mis- understood and his intentions suspected. By tracing the roots of Makarios's single mindedness Dr Vanezis helps to make clear the amazing contribution that this one man made to the life-struggle of Cyprus in the face of adversity.
Contents: The Clash of Civilizations (Summer 1993), The Summoning (September/October 1993), The Dangers of Decadence (September/October 1993), The Case for Optimism (September/October 1993), Civilization Grafting (September/October 1993), The Modernizing Imperative (September/October 1993), Do Civilizations Hold? (September/October 1993), The West is Best (September/October 199…