United Arab Emirates: Heritage & Modern Development offers a comprehensive overview of the UAE’s transformation from a traditional desert society to a modern, rapidly developing nation. The book explores the country’s rich cultural heritage—its tribal traditions, Bedouin lifestyle, architecture, and maritime history—while also examining the political, economic, and social changes that f…
Indira Gandhi: A Personal and Political Biography by Anand Mohan offers an in-depth portrait of one of India’s most influential leaders. The book traces Indira Gandhi’s early life, her upbringing in the Nehru political dynasty, and the personal experiences that shaped her character. It examines her rise to political prominence, her role within the Indian National Congress, and the challenge…
Buku Pembinaan Pakistan karya Richard Symonds membahas secara mendalam proses pembangunan politik, sosial, dan ekonomi Pakistan pada periode awal setelah berdirinya negara tersebut pada tahun 1947. Melalui pengalaman langsung penulis sebagai pengamat dan praktisi dalam berbagai program internasional, buku ini menggambarkan tantangan besar yang dihadapi Pakistan, termasuk penataan administrasi p…
Indira Gandhi: Her Road to Power by Nayantara Sahgal provides a critical and insightful biography of Indira Gandhi, focusing on her political emergence and ascent to power. Drawing on her personal knowledge (she is a cousin of Gandhi) and political observation, Sahgal analyzes how Indira navigated the Nehru-era political structures, asserting her leadership during turbulent times. The book incl…
Gandhians in Action: International Quarterly Dedicated to Gandhian Thought, Action and Ecology is a periodical edited by Jitendra Singh under the auspices of the Sulabh Foundation in New Delhi. This quarterly publication brings together essays, reports, and research papers on the application of Gandhian philosophy in contemporary social, political, and environmental contexts. It explores how Ga…
This book presents a historical and analytical study of Afghanistan, focusing on political developments, social conditions, and the rise of jihadist movements during the late twentieth century. It examines the impact of foreign intervention, particularly the Soviet–Afghan War, and discusses the role of Islamic ideology and media in shaping public perception of the conflict. The author analyze…
Indira Gandhi and Her Power Game by Janardan Thakur offers a critical analysis of Indira Gandhi’s political career, focusing on her style of governance, power maneuvers, and the strategies she employed to consolidate strength within the Indian National Congress and the Indian government. Thakur examines her rise to power, her methods of political control, her relationships with party insiders…
In Deterrence Before Hiroshima, George H. Quester offers a rigorous historical analysis of deterrence theory as it developed before the advent of nuclear weapons. He argues that strategic airpower — especially the capacity to inflict pain on civilian populations through aerial bombardment — played a central role in shaping pre-nuclear deterrence strategy.
Afghanistan: The Soviet War provides a penetrating, first-hand account of the Soviet–Afghan conflict in the 1980s, based on the author’s multiple undercover visits to war zones and refugee areas. The narrative outlines how the Soviet military employed aggressive tactics ranging from massive air assaults to highly mobile ground operations to try to suppress the mujahideen resistance.rnrnIt h…
Prince Sihanouk makes an eloquent plea for the only hope that remains for his war-ravaged country--the convening of a multination conference on Cambodia that will restore its neutrality