This paper examines the need for Indonesia to recalibrate its approach to UN peacekeeping by moving away from a numbers-based strategy. Over the past two decades, Indonesia's strategy to strengthen its status as a major UN peacekeeping contributor has focused on increasing the number of peacekeepers on the ground. This is evident in the 2012 'Vision 4,000 Peacekeepers' initiative. While this st…
This paper proposes establishing a national database and roster system to enhance Indonesia's contribution as a top ten contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, particularly in civilian roles. While Indonesia's military and police participation is significant, civilian engagement remains limited due to the absence of a structured system to identify, prepare, and deploy civilian experts. Through…
Indonesia’s engagement with Africa remains limited despite the historical legacy of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference. Indonesia can strengthen its relations with Africa by leveraging its comparative strengths in peacebuilding, defense, and humanitarian assistance, while maintaining economic diplomacy. The proposed Indonesia Peace Initiative for Africa is a 25-year framework built on five pilla…
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 Choice of China: Peaceful Development and Construction of a Harmonious World explores China’s strategic approach to development and international relations in the contemporary global context. The book discusses China’s commitment to peaceful development, mutual cooperation, and the promotion of a harmonious world order. Through political, economic, and diplomatic perspectives, the autho…
This work provides a comprehensive study of the origins, evolution, and ideological foundations of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Rikhi Jaipal examines the political environment that led developing nations to adopt non-alignment during the Cold War, highlighting the movement’s principles, leadership, and contributions to international peace efforts. The book discusses the growing influence o…
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of political developments and conflicts in the Middle East throughout the twentieth century. William R. Polk examines the historical roots of Arab–Jewish tensions, the geopolitical interests of regional and global powers, and the recurring obstacles to achieving lasting peace. Through detailed historical narratives and policy insights, the author hi…
Le Duc Tho – Kissinger Negotiations in Paris documents the detailed diplomatic process surrounding the Paris Peace Talks between North Vietnam and the United States. Written by Luu Van Loi and Nguyen Anh Vu, the book provides insider perspectives on the strategies, political tensions, and negotiation dynamics between Le Duc Tho, the chief Vietnamese negotiator, and Henry Kissinger, the U.S. N…
Gandhi Today examines the enduring relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas on nonviolence, social justice, and political transformation in contemporary society. J. D. Sethi discusses how Gandhian philosophy continues to influence modern political movements, social reform initiatives, and grassroots activism in India and beyond. The book highlights Gandhi’s perspectives on truth, moral leadershi…
On Building a Human Community with a Shared Future is a collection of translations of 85 articles and speeches by Xi Jinping since 2012, designed to offer a deep understanding of his vision and thoughts on the future of humanity. The book emphasizes the concept of humanity as a single community with a common home—the Earth—and emphasizes universal values such as peace, development, ju…