This book discusses the concept and logic of empire as a form of world power from time to time. Herfried Münkler explains how empires—from the Roman Empire to the modern United States—ruled territory, influenced the global order, and maintained dominance through political, economic, and military mechanisms. With in-depth analysis, this book outlines recurring patterns in the history of gre…
This book presents a political analysis of Southeast Asia during the early post-colonial era, examining the major political developments, regional dynamics, and emerging challenges faced by Southeast Asian nations. Richard Butwell explores issues of governance, nationalism, international alignments, and the strategic significance of the region. The work provides historical insights as well as f…
A first-rate synthesis of scholarly research, high-level reporting in the field of foreign affairs, and painstaking political analysis based on a tremendous accumulation of intelligence data It should long serve as an outstanding example of how contemporary political problems of a non-Western foreign society can best be presented described and analyzed.