This book presents an analytical study of the ideology, strategic foundations, and future prospects of the Non-Aligned Movement within the global political order. Attar Chand examines the philosophical principles behind nonalignment, the geopolitical realities of the Cold War era, and the aspirations of developing nations seeking independence from the influence of superpowers. The work discusse…
This volume, produced for the National Defense University Strategic Studies Course, presents a comprehensive survey of major theoretical perspectives in international relations. Edited by James A. Hursch, the book compiles conceptual frameworks, analytical tools, and scholarly debates essential for understanding global politics and security dynamics. Designed as instructional material for U.S. …
This book examines the major tensions shaping the modern world: the struggle between "Jihad," which is local tribalism and fundamentalism, and "McWorld," which is the forces of globalization, capitalism, and consumer culture. Benjamin Barber explains how these two forces—though seemingly opposed—both undermine democracy. "Jihad" divides society into narrow identities and ethnic conflicts, w…