This book examines France’s diplomatic strategies and political challenges surrounding the Asian–African Conference held in Bandung in 1955. Focusing on the period between 1950 and 1955, the author analyzes France’s relations with Indonesia, North Africa, and Indochina within the broader context of decolonization and Cold War geopolitics. Through archival research and diplomatic analysis,…
This book analyzes the historical significance of the Bandung Conference and its role in awakening colonized peoples across Asia and Africa. Odette Guitard examines the political, cultural, and ideological processes that shaped the rise of Afro-Asian solidarity during the mid-twentieth century. The work highlights the emergence of anti-colonial movements, the development of Third World consciou…
This book presents an analysis of political, social, and economic developments in Asian and Middle Eastern countries following the collapse of the colonial system. Written from a Soviet perspective, Ye. M. Primakov examines the transformation of newly independent states, the emergence of national liberation movements, and the geopolitical realignments that shaped the post-colonial world. The st…