Indonesia is an enigma to outside observers, who have never seemed sure just what it is: Islamic, authoritarian, democratic, developing, disintegrating. The largest country in its region, Indonesia holds the key to Southeast Asia’s future, while recent developments—demands for greater regional autonomy, ethnic, political and religious conflict—are making the archipelago significant on the…
As the twentieth century draws to a close, the United States has emerged as the world's only superpower: no other nation possesses comparable military and economic power or has interests that bestride the globe. Yet the critical question facing America remains unanswered: What should be the nation's global strategy for maintaining its exceptional position in the world? Zbigniew Brzezinski tackl…
Heartland is a fascinating introduction to a pioneer of geopolitics. Halford Mackinder's trailblazing ideas have influenced international politics to this day. His concept that world domination depends on the control of the global "pivot area" or "heartland" - the centre of the large land mass of Europe and Asia - has informed the political tactics and wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe…
Contesting Indonesia explains Islamist, separatist and communal violence across Indonesian history since 1945. In a sweeping argument that connects endemic violence to a national narrative, Kirsten E. Schulze finds that the outbreak of violence is related to competing local notions of the national imaginary as well as contentious belonging. Through detailed examination of six case studies: t…
Prisoners of Geography is the book people need to understand what's happening in the news today, from China's ambitions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Bestselling author and geopolitics expert Tim Marshall looks at the past, present and future to offer crucial insights into one of the major factors that determines world history – because if you don't know geography, you'll never hav…
Some people have it, and others don’t. Jeffrey Pfeffer explores why, in Power. One of the greatest minds in management theory and author or co-author of thirteen books, including the seminal business-school text Managing With Power, Jeffrey Pfeffer shows readers how to navigate the realities of organizational politics to succeed and wield power in the real world. This unflinching busine…
The articles in this book were selected and categorized by Prof. Soedradjad himself. Each article responds to the issues of the day. Prof. Soedradjad’s accumulated knowledge and long experience as a lecturer gave him a broad perspective on the chosen topic. By reading this anthology of essays, readers are invited to see a mosaic of Prof. Soedradjad’s thoughts. However, the selection of e…
The last decade has seen a revolution in global energy. First, we saw explosive growth in demand from Asia's rising powers, which fueled fears about scarcity and conflict. But we've also seen an American revolution in technology and markets, resulting in a dramatic increase in sup-ply. This is strengthening America's hand in the worldbut it's not without complications. There are major securit…
Buku ini laksana album persoalan-persoalan pendidikan di Indonesia sepanjang periode Reformasi hingga saat ini. Penting dan relevan bagi para pengambil kebijakan, aktivis dan pemerhati pendidikan di Indonesia. Pendidikan politik harusnya membina dan mengembangkan pengetahuan masyarakat dalam kehidupan politik guna meningkatkan berpartisipasi masyarakat dalam kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara…
Energy security has become a top priority issue for the United States and countries around the globe, but what does the term ""energy security"" really mean? For many it is assuring the safe supply and transport of energy as a matter of national security. For others it is developing and moving toward sustainable and low-carbon energy sources to avoid environmental catastrophe, while still other…