This volume presents the findings of the International Commission established to investigate alleged violations of international law by Israel during its 1982 invasion of Lebanon. The report examines the legal, political, and humanitarian dimensions of the conflict, documenting incidents involving civilian casualties, destruction of property, and breaches of international humanitarian norms. Dr…
This third edition of Middle East Patterns offers a comprehensive exploration of the geography, peoples, cultures, and political landscapes of the Middle East. Colbert C. Held provides detailed analyses of the region’s physical environment, demographic patterns, ethnic and religious diversity, and the historical forces shaping contemporary political realities. The book integrates maps, photog…
This volume presents a collective report by Soviet journalists who accompanied Nikita S. Khrushchev during his official visits to India, Burma, Indonesia, and Afghanistan in the mid-twentieth century. The book documents the political atmosphere of the newly independent Asian states, their relations with the Soviet Union, and the broader geopolitical context of the Cold War. Through firsthand ob…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Non-Aligned Movement from the 1955 Bandung Conference to the 1975 Colombo Conference. Edited by A. W. Singham and Tran Van Dinh, the volume presents key documents, speeches, resolutions, and commentary on the political and diplomatic evolution of the non-aligned countries during the Cold War. It examines the struggle for independence, global so…
Buku ini membahas fenomena kebangkitan bangsa-bangsa kulit berwarna – diantaranya meliputi benua Asia Afrika – yang dapat mematahkan supremasi bangsa kulit putih. Buku dicetak ulang oleh Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika dengan penyesuaian ejaan dari ejaan lama (Soewandi) menjadi EYD (Ejaan yang Disemprunakan) sehingga generasi muda saat ini dapat lebih mudah membaca dan memahaminya. .Dari buku…
This volume explores the development of constitutionalism across various Asian countries during the post-colonial period. Edited by R. N. Spann, the book examines the formation of modern constitutions, institutional structures, and political systems in Asia. Contributors discuss the challenges faced by newly independent states, including nation-building, governance, legal reform, and the adapta…
This classic study by Tibor Mende examines the geopolitical and social conditions of Southeast Asia during the mid-twentieth century. Written at the height of the Cold War, the book analyzes how the region found itself caught between opposing global powers and competing ideological influences. Mende discusses the political struggles, economic challenges, and emerging national identities of Sout…
This book is the first volume in a series of contemporary Asian stories produced under the Asian Copublication Programme sponsored by the Asian Cultural Centre for UNESCO. Intended for young readers, the collection features a selection of short stories from various Asian countries, reflecting the region’s diverse cultures, traditions, and modern experiences. Edited with the support of a five-…
This volume provides an authoritative survey of the major languages spoken across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Edited by Bernard Comrie, the book contains contributions from leading linguists and offers detailed descriptions of the phonological, grammatical, and lexical features of each language or language group. The work also discusses historical developments, linguistic typology,…
This third edition of “The Far East” provides a comprehensive survey of the history, culture, and political development of East Asia. Written by Chester A. Bain and edited by Helmut G. Callis, the book offers an overview of major historical events, social transformations, and regional interactions in China, Japan, Korea, and neighboring areas. The text serves as an introductory guide to Ori…