This policy paper examines city diplomacy and the role of regional governments in international relations. As globalisation has increased the international presence of subnational actors, such as regions, provinces and cities, these actors have pursued their interests through paradiplomacy alongside central government diplomacy. The paper argues that their increasing involvement can supplement …
This paper proposes the implementation of a Nonreciprocal Preferential Trade Scheme (NRPTS) to elevate Indonesia's engagement in the South Pacific region, where Indonesia and Pacific countries face common challenges such as rising sea levels and the pursuit of welfare through economic development. Although Indonesia's engagement and partnership have steadily grown at bilateral, regional, and gl…
This study examines the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in supporting Indonesia’s Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) accession process. This involves engagement with 26 OECD committees and alignment with over 240 legal instruments. As vice-chair of the National Team, the Ministry faces challenges such as limited institutional arrangements, coordination gaps …
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of international relations during the interwar period from 1919 to 1939. E. H. Carr examines the political, economic, and diplomatic developments that shaped the fragile international order after World War I. The work discusses the consequences of the peace treaties, the rise of new power dynamics, and the failures of collective security leading to Wo…
This book discusses the formulation and legal codification of the principles of peaceful and active coexistence in international relations. Tomislav Mitrovic analyzes political, legal, and diplomatic frameworks that support cooperation among nations, particularly during the global tensions of the mid-20th century. The work explores the foundations of peaceful coexistence as a guiding principle …
In his thought-provoking new book, George Friedman, founder of STRATFOR-the preeminent private intelligence and forecasting firm-focuses on what he knows best, the future. Positing that civilization is at the dawn of a new era, he offers a lucid, highly readable forecast of the changes we can expect around the world during the twenty-first century, all based on his own through analysis and rese…
Non-Alignment and the Big Powers analyzes the development, principles, and political significance of the Non-Aligned Movement in the context of global power rivalry. Dr. Ranko Petkovic examines how non-aligned countries attempted to assert independence from the dominant blocs during the Cold War while promoting peace, sovereign equality, and collective cooperation. The book also explores the re…
A Hard and Bitter Peace: A Global History of the Cold War offers a comprehensive global perspective on the Cold War, moving beyond a purely U.S.–Soviet framework. The book traces the origins of the conflict from the late stages of World War II and examines how ideological rivalry, decolonization, nationalism, and imperial legacies shaped global politics. It highlights the experiences of Asia,…
A collection of analytical essays discussing major political, social, and economic transformations occurring in Asia and Africa during the mid-twentieth century. Edited by Soviet scholars, the book examines decolonization, national liberation movements, and the emergence of newly independent states. It highlights ideological, cultural, and geopolitical shifts that shaped Asia-Africa relations i…
This book examines the theory and dynamics of international alliances as a form of latent war community in the global political system. Edited by Francis A. Beer, this collection of writings explores how states form coalitions for security purposes, political strategy, and the balance of power. The analysis is presented using a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing international relations th…