The Blue Helmets: A Review of United Nations Peace-keeping (Third Edition) provides a comprehensive overview of the history, development, and operations of United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world. Published by the United Nations Department of Public Information, this edition documents key peacekeeping activities, mandates, challenges, and outcomes from various UN missions. It high…
The Craft of Intelligence by Allen W. Dulles, former Director of the CIA, offers an authoritative overview of the development, methods, and importance of modern intelligence work. The book explains the principles of espionage, counterintelligence, intelligence analysis, and covert operations. Dulles also discusses historical intelligence cases, the role of intelligence in national security, and…
Limited War Revisited examines the strategic concept of limited war in the context of U.S. military and foreign policy during the 20th century. Robert E. Osgood analyzes how limited war became a central component of American military doctrine, especially during the Cold War era, when nuclear constraints required policymakers to pursue controlled, non-escalatory conflict strategies. This study p…
This book examines the political significance of the Non-Aligned Movement and its role in shaping national security policies among developing countries. Attar Chand explores how nonalignment emerged as an alternative strategy during the Cold War, offering smaller nations a framework for independence, cooperation, and security outside the major power blocs. The work analyzes the principles of no…
This volume examines the relationship between the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and global efforts toward nuclear disarmament. Compiled and edited by Govind Narain Srivastava, it analyzes NAM’s political stance on nuclear weapons, the advocacy for disarmament, and the movement’s influence on international peace negotiations. The book provides insights into the strategic, moral, and diplomatic …
The ASEAN Regional Forum by Rodolfo C. Severino provides an in-depth analysis of the origins, development, and role of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) as a key platform for dialogue and cooperation on security issues in the Asia-Pacific region. The book examines the ARF’s objectives, mechanisms, and evolution in addressing regional peace and stability, including discussions on confidence-build…
In this book, Noam Chomsky argues that the United States increasingly exhibits the characteristics of a “failed state”—one that disregards international law, undermines democratic principles, and relies on military force to pursue global dominance. Chomsky examines U.S. foreign policy after 2001, focusing on unilateral actions, the Iraq War, counterterrorism strategies, and the erosion of…
This book provides a clear introduction to the issues surrounding nuclear proliferation and the global dangers posed by the spread of nuclear weapons. It explains the development of the nuclear arms race, the political and strategic motivations behind nations seeking nuclear capability, and the challenges faced by the international community in preventing further expansion. Molander and Nichols…
This book is a firsthand account of Douglas J. Feith, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy during President George W. Bush's early term after the September 11, 2001, attacks. In War and Decision, Feith details the Pentagon's decision-making process, the internal dynamics of the U.S. government, and the strategies that shaped the global war on terrorism. The book provides in-depth insights…
The Real War is a global political and strategic analysis written by former US President Richard Nixon. In it, Nixon outlines his views on the geopolitical threats facing the United States during the Cold War, particularly the ideological and military rivalry with the Soviet Union. He emphasizes the need for a firm foreign policy, strengthened national defense, and realistic diplomacy to mainta…