Buku ini mengangkat evolusi peperangan laut dari abad ke-19 hingga abad ke-20 melalui empat pertempuran laut kunci: Battle of Trafalgar (1805), Battle of Jutland (1916), Battle of Midway (1942) dan Battle of the Atlantic (Perang Dunia II). Keegan mengkaji bagaimana perubahan teknologi (misalnya dari kapal kayu ke kapal baja, kemudian ke kapal induk dan kapal selam), taktik, strategi dan organ…
Buku ini menyajikan kumpulan terpilih peraturan perundang-undangan dan regulasi yang mengatur aspek kewilayahan di Indonesia: misalnya pembagian administratif, otonomi daerah, pembentukan daerah, kewenangan pusat dan daerah, kewilayahan khusus (seperti kawasan khusus, pulau, perbatasan) serta hubungan lintas wilayah pemerintahannya. Tujuan utama buku adalah memudahkan para pembuat kebijakan, a…
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 dirancang bagi pemula mutlak yang ingin belajar bahasa Inggris secara mandiri (otodidak) tanpa harus mengikuti kursus atau bimbingan guru. Struktur isi buku dibagi menjadi dua bagian besar: Part of Speech (Jenis Kata) — membahas kata benda (noun), kata ganti (pronoun), kata kerja (verb), kata sifat (adjective), kata keterangan (adverb), kata sambung (conjunction), kata depan (prepo…
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 book Soldier, Statesman, Peacemaker: Leadership Lessons from George C. Marshall explores the remarkable life and enduring leadership legacy of General George C. Marshall, one of the most respected figures in twentieth-century American and world history. Marshall’s life represents the rare fusion of military discipline, political wisdom, and moral integrity. As a soldier, he served as Chi…
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…
Bushido: The Soul of Japan, written by Inazo Nitobe, is a seminal exploration of the ethical and philosophical foundations of the samurai code, known as Bushido. First published in 1900, the book seeks to explain the moral principles that shaped Japanese culture and guided the behavior of the samurai class. Nitobe presents Bushido as the spiritual core of Japan, deeply rooted in Confucianism, B…
War Comes to Garmser: Thirty Years of Conflict on the Afghan Frontier by Carter Malkasian offers a detailed, ground-level account of the history, politics, and human experiences in Garmser, a district in southern Afghanistan that became a focal point of the Afghan wars. Drawing from extensive field research, interviews, and first-hand observation during his time as a political officer with U.S.…