This book explains about international relations of Southeast Asia during the critical period from World War II to the years immediatelly following the first Indochina settlement. Set against a global background, it explores the policies not only of the countries of the region (including Australia and New Zealand), but also of outside countries with interest in Southeast Asia-the European power…
World Powers in the Twentieth Century, written by Harriet Ward, provides an accessible and well-illustrated overview of the rise, decline, and interaction of major global powers during the twentieth century. The book examines the political, military, and economic forces that shaped the era, from the First World War and the emergence of superpowers to the Cold War and the changing balance of pow…
On August 29, 1949, the first Soviet test bomb, dubbed “First Lightning,” exploded in the deserts of Kazakhstan. This startling event was not simply a technical triumph that confirmed the ability of the Soviet Union to build nuclear bombs during a period when the United States held a broadcast monopoly. It was also an international event that marked the beginning of an arms race that would …
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of international relations. Jackson and Sørensen outline the major theoretical perspectives—including realism, liberalism, and alternative approaches—while also exploring key global issues such as security, conflict, international institutions, globalization, and the changing nature of the international system. Designed for begin…
This book provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing international politics by examining the key concepts, actors, and processes that shape global relations. Holsti explores the nature of the international system, sources of conflict, patterns of cooperation, and the role of power and justice in world affairs. The third edition includes updated discussions of international theory, decisio…
Divided Nations in a Divided World explores the political dynamics and international implications of nations that are internally split, such as Korea, Germany, and Vietnam. The authors analyze how historical conflicts, ideological divisions, and global power rivalries shape the status and foreign policies of divided states. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the challenges these n…
This reprint edition of the 1949 Geneva Conventions presents the full official texts of the four cornerstone treaties of international humanitarian law. Adopted in the aftermath of the Second World War, the conventions define the protections afforded to wounded and sick soldiers, shipwrecked military personnel, prisoners of war, and civilians in times of armed conflict. Published by the Interna…
This book provides an analytical and comprehensive introduction to the study of international relations in the modern world. Joseph Frankel examines the evolving nature of the international system, exploring key concepts such as power, national interest, diplomacy, conflict, and cooperation. The third edition reflects significant political and structural changes in the global arena, emphasizing…
Buku ini merupakan pengantar komprehensif mengenai hubungan internasional sebagai sebuah disiplin ilmu. Joseph Frankel menjelaskan konsep-konsep dasar, aktor-aktor internasional, dinamika kekuasaan, proses diplomasi, serta faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi interaksi antarnegara. Melalui pendekatan teoritis dan analitis, Frankel menyoroti bagaimana negara, organisasi internasional, dan kekuatan non…
The Nation and International Relations discusses the ideological, political, and historical foundations of national identity within the socialist framework of Yugoslavia. Edvard Kardelj examines the development of nations, the nature of state sovereignty, and how socialist self-management shapes international relations. The book analyzes the balance between national independence and global coop…