The book The Soviet Empire: Expansion & Détente is one volume in the Critical Choices for Americans series, which discusses the development of Soviet foreign policy from the beginning of the Cold War to the mid-1970s. This work describes the dynamics of Soviet geopolitical expansion, whether through military influence, ideology, or intervention in various regions of the world. In addition, th…
The Congress of Vienna: A Study in Allied Unity, 1812–1822 by Harold Nicolson offers a detailed examination of the diplomatic negotiations that shaped Europe after the Napoleonic Wars. Nicolson analyzes the personalities, motives, and diplomatic maneuvers of the major powers involved, including Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and France. The book explores how statesmen sought to restore st…
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…
This volume presents a curated selection of diplomatic archives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, focusing on the Chinese delegation’s participation in the 1955 Asian-African Conference in Bandung. The documents provide insights into China’s foreign policy strategies, diplomatic interactions, preparatory communications, and the geopolitical context su…
This book examines the shifts in South Asian diplomacy in the post-Nehruvian era, focusing on how regional politics, security concerns, and changes in India's foreign policy have shaped inter-state relations in South Asia. Edited by K.M. Sajad Ibrahim, the volume brings together analyses from scholars on themes such as regional cooperation, conflict dynamics, strategic interests, and the evolvi…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the major political developments and international relations in East Asia following World War II. Donald F. Lach and Edmund S. Wehrle analyze key regional dynamics, including the rise of new nation-states, ideological conflicts, Cold War tensions, and shifting power structures. Through historical context and political analysis, the authors explore …
This book presents a collection of papers from the First Indonesia–Canada Conference, held in Sanur, Bali, in February 1985. It explores the evolving roles of middle powers in the Pacific region, focusing particularly on Indonesia–Canada relations and their strategic outlook towards the year 2000. The discussions address political cooperation, economic engagement, regional security, and the…
This book, written by Lord Strang, former Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, provides an authoritative overview of the structure, functions, and evolution of the British Foreign Office. It explains the organization of the diplomatic service, its operational methods, and its role in shaping British foreign policy. The work offers historical insights into the development of m…
This volume presents a detailed account of Vietnam’s diplomatic activities during the two decades following national reunification in 1975. Written by diplomat and scholar Lưu Văn Lợi, the book highlights the country’s foreign policy strategies, regional engagements, and international negotiations from 1975 to 1995. It explores Vietnam’s efforts to rebuild its global relationships, na…
The Second World War: Essays in Military and Political History is a scholarly collection edited by Walter Laqueur that brings together leading historians to examine crucial military and political dimensions of World War II. The essays explore major strategic decisions, ideological conflicts, diplomatic maneuvers, and the war’s global impact. Emphasizing analytical perspectives rather than nar…