This book, published in conjunction with the 2014 touring exhibition, explores the profound interplay between materiality and spirituality in contemporary Korean art. Chung Joon‑Mo reframes the Korean monochrome (or “monotone”) tradition often labeled Dansaekhwa not simply as minimalist formalism, but as a deeply spiritual process rooted in repetition, restraint, and transformation. Artis…
Fostering Indonesia–Thailand Relations: After 60 Years and Beyond examines the evolution, achievements, and future prospects of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Thailand after six decades of partnership. The book highlights key areas of cooperation—including political dialogue, economic collaboration, cultural exchange, security partnerships, and regional integration within ASEAN.…
Thailand and the Struggle for Southeast Asia examines Thailand’s strategic role in the geopolitical competition that shaped Southeast Asia during the mid-twentieth century. Donald E. Nuechterlein analyzes Thailand’s political landscape, internal security challenges, and foreign policy decisions at a time when regional tensions were heightened by the Cold War and conflicts in neighboring cou…
oreign Policy of Thailand provides a comprehensive examination of Thailand’s external relations from historical, political, and strategic perspectives. Ganganath Jha analyzes the evolution of Thai foreign policy within the shifting dynamics of Southeast Asia and the broader international system. The book explores Thailand’s efforts to maintain sovereignty, navigate great-power rivalries, an…
This book provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the Communist movement in Laos from 1930 to 1985. Brown and Zasloff trace the ideological origins and organizational development of Lao communists, examining the role of the Indochinese Communist Party, the impact of World War II, and the influence of Vietnamese communists on the Lao struggle. They show how internal divisions, ethnic div…
This book examines the complex international relations of Laos during the Cold War era, focusing on the competing influence of major global powers. It explores how the United States, the Soviet Union, and regional actors sought to shape Laos’s political direction through diplomatic pressure, military involvement, and ideological competition. The author analyzes internal conflicts, foreign int…
This book examines the rise of Baluch (Baloch/Baluchi) nationalism in the Iran-Pakistan-Afghanistan triangle in the late 20th century, and how regional political developments (including the Soviet Union's intervention and influence in Afghanistan) impacted Baluch separatist movements and nationalist aspirations. Harrison places the Baluch movement within a broader geopolitical context: the comp…
Uncertain Passage analyzes China’s political, economic, and social transformation during the critical years following Mao Zedong’s death. The book traces the complexities of the transition period, marked by leadership struggles, policy reevaluations, and the gradual emergence of new reform-oriented directions. It explores how China grappled with stabilizing the state, redefining ideological…
This report examines the practice of political imprisonment in the People’s Republic of China, documenting patterns of arrest, detention, and punishment of individuals targeted for their political views or perceived dissent. It analyzes the legal and administrative mechanisms used to justify political detentions, including “re-education,” labor camps, and forms of extrajudicial punishment.
Politics in China (Second Edition) provides an overview of China’s political system, its historical foundations, and the key institutions that shape governance. The book explains how the Communist Party functions as the core of political authority, detailing its organizational structure, policy-making processes, and mechanisms of control. It also examines the state apparatus, the role of the …