World of Knowledge, Issue Seven, Alliances and Blocs in Global Politics, 1978

The alliances and blocs in global politics – Dr. Mohammed Aziz Shukri Alam Al-Maarefa Series – Issue 7 (July 1978) This book offers a simplified analytical reading of the concept of international alliances and blocs in contemporary world politics, explaining how and why countries tend to form alliances, and the political, military, and economic consequences of that. The author, Dr. Mohammed Aziz Shukri – a specialist in international law and international relations – answers basic questions such as: What is an alliance? What is the difference between it and a bloc or regional organization? What are the motives for countries to join a particular alliance or bloc? How are major alliances like NATO, the Warsaw Pact, and regional coalitions formed? What are the effects of these alliances on the global balance of power, and on small and developing countries? The book starts from the historical experience after World War II, focusing on the emergence of the two major superpowers at that time, and the race to attract countries to one camp or the other, with references to economic and political blocs that appeared later. The language is clear and closer to a university lecture style, making it suitable for the general reader, students of political science and international relations, and anyone interested in understanding the map of the global system in the twentieth century. 📚 Content of the book (overview) Approximate titles for clarification and may differ from the actual table of contents: Introduction to the concept of international alliances and blocs. Development of alliance theory in international relations. Major military alliances (such as NATO, Warsaw Pact, Rio Pact, and others). Regional economic and political blocs. The impact of alliances and blocs on peace and war, and on small and developing countries. A critical reading of the future of alliances in the international system. ⭐ Why is this book distinguished in "Did for Books"? One of the early issues in the Alam Al-Maarefa series (Issue 7 – July 1978). Provides an early Arabic introduction to understanding the theory of international alliances and blocs in simple language. Suitable for students of political science, international relations, contemporary history, and strategic studies. Has special value for collectors of old Alam Al-Maarefa issues and first editions. An appropriate copy to enrich the library of researchers or readers interested in global system issues and the Cold War. Other books from Alam Al-Maarefa series