This book explores the complex relationship between civilian leaders (statesmen) and military commanders (soldiers) during wartime, particularly within democratic nations. Cohen argues that civilian leaders should play an active and continuous role in shaping military strategy, rather than merely setting objectives and leaving execution to the military. The author analyzes four case studies of…
Buku ini merupakan penyusunan dokumen-penting (1938) dari Trotsky yang mengusulkan program transisional bagi gerakan proletariat internasional, sebagai landasan pembentukan Internasional Keempat. Trotsky menyatakan bahwa kondisi historis kapitalisme global bukan sekadar “belum” matang untuk revolusi tetapi sudah dalam tahap pembusukan — sehingga hambatan utama bukanlah objektifitas kond…
The National Security Enterprise: Navigating the Labyrinth provides an in-depth examination of the complex structure, culture, and operations of the institutions that make up the United States national security system. Edited by Roger Z. George and Harvey Rishikof, the book brings together insights from scholars and practitioners who have served within the U.S. government, offering a unique ins…
Strategic Studies: A Reader is a comprehensive anthology that explores the theory, history, and practice of strategy in international relations and military affairs. Edited by Thomas G. Mahnken and Joseph A. Maiolo, the book brings together seminal writings from classical strategists—such as Sun Tzu, Clausewitz, and Mahan—to contemporary thinkers who address modern challenges like nuclear d…
Maritime Transport and Destabilizing Commodity Flows examines the role of maritime shipping as a conduit for illicit, destabilizing, and dual-use commodity transfers that undermine international peace and security. The authors draw on the Vessel & Maritime Incident Database (VMID) to analyse incidents of transfers involving narcotics, military equipment, dual-use goods and other illicit flows b…
Perspectives on the South China Sea” brings together the analytical work of international experts to illuminate the complex web of diplomatic, legal, and security issues surrounding the South China Sea disputes. The volume addresses how overlapping territorial and maritime claims, historical grievances, international law (especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, UN…
To secure maritime domains effectively, coastal states and relevant agencies must acquire and maintain timely, accurate information about vessel movements, identities and intentions in their waters—whether in coastal zones, straits, inland waterways or open seas. The book Principles of Integrated Maritime Surveillance Systems addresses this need by presenting the underlying engineering, syste…
Buku ini menghadirkan pemahaman komprehensif tentang perencanaan pendidikan di Indonesia—mengurai mulai dari konsep dasar, unsur dan fungsi perencanaan pendidikan, hingga penerapan praktis dan kaitannya dengan berbagai aspek sosial-ekonomi. Penulis menjelaskan secara sistematis langkah-langkah, metode dan teknik perencanaan pendidikan, yang kemudian dikaitkan dengan dimensi demografis, sosial…
The Military Balance offers an authoritative, annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of more than 170 countries worldwide. It presents detailed country‐by‐country data—covering force structures, personnel numbers, equipment inventories, defence expenditure, procurement trends, and economic context—alongside regional and thematic analyses of major defen…