MINDEF Library & Info Centre March 2009 Defence & Security Bulletin Block 232, Bolkiah Garrison Ministry of Defence BB3510 Negara Brunei Darussalam Tel.: +673 2385588 Fax: +673 2383171 E-mail: milib@brunet.bn D & S Bulletin February 2009 Books etc. ► 147 ilmuwan terkemuka dalam sejarah ► Admiralty list of radio signals Volume 2 islam NP282 2008/09 : radio aids to navigation, satellite navigation systems, legal time, radio time signals and electronic position fixing systems. Indonesia : Pustaka Al-Kautsar, 2007 xxxii, 542 p. Kisah hidup para ilmuan Muslim yang bersusah payah mengabdikan hidupnya demi kemajuan agama, masyarakat dan generasi selanjutnya. Buku ini bermanfaat sebagai wawasan sekaligus motivasi bagi semua umat Islam supaya lebih gigih lagi menuntut ilmu. ► A handbook of human resource Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxiv, 273 p. : ill. maps. ► Admiralty list of radio signals volume 3, part 1 NP283(1) 2008/09 : maritime safety information services, Europe, Africa and Asia (excluding the Far East). management practice/ Michael Armstrong Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxvi, 305 p. : col. ill., maps. 10th ed. London : Kogan Page, 2006 xxvi, 982 p. ► Admiralty list of radio signals volume 3, Very comprehensive guide that has at least introductory and often in-depth coverage of just about every aspect of the management of human resources in an organizational context. ► Admiralty list of lights and fog signals Volume F 2008/09 : North East Indian Ocean, South China and Eastern Archipelagic Seas (North of the Equator) & Western parts of Philippine, East China & Yellow seas. Amended to Admiralty Notices to Mariners weekly edition No 36/08 dated 4th Sep 2008. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxii, 347 p. ► Admiralty list of lights and fog signals Volume K 2008/09 : Indian and Pacific Oceans south of The Equator. Amended to Admiralty Notices to Mariners weekly edition No 52/07 dated 27th December 2007. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxii, 389 p. ► Admiralty list of radio signals, volume 1 part 1, NP281(1), 2008/09 : maritime radio stations, Europe, Africa and Asia (excluding the Far East). Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xx, 283 p. : col. ill., maps. Explains the global communications network for maritime use and then gives details of specific radio stations including quarantine procedures. Includes text of Marine Guidance Note on piracy and armed robbery. MINDEF Library & Info Centre part 2 NP283(2) 2008/09 : maritime safety information services, The Americas, Far East and Oceania. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxvi, 338 p. : .ill. maps. ► Admiralty list of radio signals volume 4 NP 284 2009/10 : meteorological observation stations. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 x, 164 p. : maps. ► Admiralty list of radio signals volume 5, NP 285, 2008/09 : global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxvii, 415 p. : col. ill., maps. Explains the GMDSS system and procedures, the SOLAS regulations governing which ships must carry GMDSS equipment and operators, and extracts from the ITU regulations. Describes sea areas of GMDSS coverage and the various components and implementations of the system: satellites e.g. Inmarsat; MSI (Maritime Safety Information); SAFETYNET; NAVTEX; SAR (Distress Search and Rescue). ► Admiralty list of radio signals volume 6, part 1 NP286(1) 2008/09 : pilot services, vessel traffic services and port operations, United Kingdom and Ireland (including European Channel Ports). Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxx, 341 p. : maps. p. 2 D & S Bulletin February 2009 Books etc. Location data, contact information, pilot regulations, and other information pertinant to the movement of vessels into, out of, and in the vicinity of ports. Taunton : U. K. Hydrographic Office, 2004 x, 423 p. : col. maps ► Admiralty list of radio signals volume 6, ► Admiralty sailing directions : China Sea part 2 NP286(2) 2008/09 : pilot services, vessel traffic services and port operations, Europe (excluding UK, Ireland, Channel ports, and Mediterranean). pilot Volume II : the north-western coast of Borneo, Philippines Islands from Cape Buliluyan in Palawan to Cape Bojeador in Luzon, and the islands and dangers in the southern and eastern parts of South China Sea; NP31 Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxxii, 449 p. : maps. ► Admiralty list of radio signals volume 6, part 3 NP286(3) 2008/09 : pilot services, vessel traffic services and port operations, Mediterranean and Africa (including Persian Gulf) Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxxiv, 475 p. : maps. ► Admiralty ocean passages for the world : NP 136 8th ed. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2006 xvi, 238 p. : ill. maps. ► Admiralty tidal stream atlas : The Solent and adjacent waters NP337. 4th ed. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 1993 (2008 printing) [30]p. : col. ill. ► Admiralty list of radio signals volume 6, part 4 NP286(4) 2008/09 : pilot services, vessel traffic services and port operations, Indian sub-continent, South East Asia and Australasia. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxx, 289 p. : maps. ► Aerodynamics for naval aviators / H H Hurt Jr. Renton WA : Aviation Supplies & Academics, 2001 xvi, 416 p. : ill. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxxii, 458 p. : maps. This is a reprint of the revised 1965 edition. The book covers basic aerodynamics (atmosphere, Bernoulli's Principle, aerodynamic forces), planiform effects and drag, aircraft performance, high speed aerodynamics, stability and control, operating strength limitations, aerodynamics of specific flying problems (e.g. takeoff, gusts, wind shear, engine failure, ground effect, braking). ► Admiralty list of radio signals volume 6, ► An introduction to measuration and part 6 NP286(6) 2008/09 : pilot services, vessel traffic services, and port operations, North East Asia. calibration/ Paul D Q Campbell ► Admiralty list of radio signals volume 6, part 5 NP286(5) 2008/09 : pilot services, vessel traffic services, and port operations, Americas and Antarctica. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxx, 260 p. : maps. ► Admiralty list of radio stations, volume 1 part 2, NP281 (2) : maritime radio stations, the Americas, Far East and Oceania. New York : Industrial Press, 1995 xvii, 180 p. : ill. Describes the English and metric systems of measurement, and the mechanical and electronic tools used for measurement and calibration. ► Analyzing intelligence : origins, obstacles Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xx, 332 p. : col. ill., maps. and innovations/ edited by Roger Z George and James B Bruce Explains the global communications network for maritime use and then gives details of specific radio stations including quarantine procedures. Includes text of Marine Guidance Note on piracy and armed robbery. Washington DC : Georgetown University Press, 2008 xi, 340 p. MINDEF Library & Info Centre "... an exposition and critique of U.S. intelligence analysis" (editors preface). The book traces the development of intelligence analysis, the p. 3 D & S Bulletin February 2009 link between analysis and policy, the enduring challenges, how to make analysis more reliable, leadership in analysis, and the role of new technologies in improving analysis. Books etc. correct at time of going to press. Updates can be found on the publisher's website. ► Bulughul maram : hadis-hadis pilihan tentang hokum ► Annual summary of Admiralty notices to mariners UK Hydrographic Office Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 1 v. (various pagings) ► Atlas al-quran Jakarta : Almahira, 2009 364 p. Atlas Al-Quran membantu umat Islam untuk membuktikan kebenaran berbagai fakta sejarah dan kejadian serta keberadaan umat -umat terdahulu yang disampaikan oleh al-Quran. Atlas ini memperjelaskan letak dan posisi tempat kejadian, tempat tinggal suatu kaum dan peristiwa penting. ► Atlas hadits : uraian lengkap seputar Jakarta : Qisthi Press, 2006 492 p. Ringkasan kumpulan hadis yang merupakan ucapan tindakan dan ketetapan al-ma'shum Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. ► Catalogue of Admiralty charts and publications 2009 edition. Taunton : Hydrographic Office 180 p. Large format (A2 size) spiral bound list of all Admiralty charts and other publications. Chart information is presented in double page spreads a map on the right hand page showing areas covered by different charts, and on the left hand page details of chart number, title of chart or plan, scale, date of publication, and date of new edition. Southeast Asia is covered in Part 2 Section J. nama, tempat dan kaum yang disabdakan Rasulullah SAW ► Chinese military modernization : force Jakarta : Almahira, 2007 xviii, 382 p. Memetakan Sabda Rasulullah S.A.W. untuk menjadi rujukan dengan menelusuri berbagai kejadian, tempat, kaum dan bangsa yang pernah disebut oleh Rasullullah saw didalam haditshadits beliau. Jalan-jalan yang dilalui oleh Rasullullah saw dan sahabat-sahabatnya saat hijrah dari Mekah ke Madinah dan lain-lain. Menggambarkan semuanya melalui peta yang didukung dengan beberapa foto supaya jelas dan mudah dipahami. ► Aviation mechanic handbook / edited by development and strategic culture/ Anthony H Cordesman and Martin Kleiber Washington DC: CSIS, 2007 xii, 226 p. Comprehensive review of China's military development that starts with economic, demographic, and social trends that affect underlying resource potentials. Next considers doctrine, command structure, manpower and arms trade, then looks in turn at land, sea, and air forces, before concluding with nuclear forces and paramilitaries. An appendix gives 32pp of statistics and tables on the military balance in Asia. Dale Crane 5th ed. Newcastle WA : Aviation Supplies & Academics, 2006 xvi, 356 p. : ill. ► Coaching : evoking excellence in others/ Crammed with technical information on everything from aircraft tyres to mathematical data. Includes the ATA-100 Identification system, and the international aircraft identification codes. This book is extensively illustrated with very clear line drawings and occasional photographs. Based on FAA guidance 2nd ed. Oxford, UK : Butterworth Heinemann, 2005 xxvi, 231 p. MINDEF Library & Info Centre James Flaherty Guide to coaching which starts from the principle that knowledge and understanding of people are essential prerequisites to being able to coach either oneself or someone else. Contains practical advice on the processes of coaching, the coaching p. 4 D & S Bulletin February 2009 relationship, methods of assessment, examples, and what to do when either the client or the process becomes stuck. Includes advice on selfdevelopment. ► Crossed swords : Pakistan, its army and Books etc. ed(KBIT-2); Reynolds Intellectual Screening Test (RIST); Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of intelligence (WASI); and the Wide Range Intelligence test (WRIT). The book is part of a series intended for readers in clinical and related fields (e.g. schools). the wars within/ Shuja Nawaz Karachi; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008 xliv, 655 p. Comprehensive history of Pakistan's Army (and to a much lesser extent the Navy and Air Force) which shows how the Army became increasingly involved in Pakistan's politics to the point where "... its influence pervades civil society in ways that are pernicious, and in tasks for which it has not been trained." (author's preface). The book also covers Pakistan's close military ties with the USA, the break with East Pakistan, the various conflicts with India, and involvement in Afghanistan and with the Taliban. An appendix gives parallel timelines of military and civil events. Bibliography, index. ► Effective succession planning : ensuring leadership continuity and building talent from within/ William J Rothwell 3rd ed. New York : AMACOM, 2005 xxxi, 400 p. + CD-ROM Comprehensive guide to the process of succession planning that highlights its importance at all levels of an organisation. Starts with some thought provoking scenarios, then looks at succession planning successes in American corporations, considers influences such as demographics and corporate ethics, then gets down to the detail of the succession planning process. The accompanying CD-ROM includes case studies, worksheets, assessment tools, training guides, and briefings on mentoring, executive level succession, and manager level succession. ► Essentials of assessment with brief intelligence tests / Susan RHomack and Cecil R Reynolds. Hoboken NJ ; Chichester UK : John Wiley, 2007 x, 189 p. Describes and identifies uses and limitations of four different brief (i.e. can usually be undertaken in 30 minutes) intelligence tests. These are: Kaufmann Brief Intelligence Test 2nd MINDEF Library & Info Centre ► The Europa world yearbook 2008. : Volume I Part one: international organizations, Part two: Afghanistan - Jordan. 49th ed. London : Routledge, 2008 xiv, 2561 p. Annual publication which provides a wealth of detailed information on the political, economic and commercial institutions of the world in 2 volumes. Volume 1 contains a comprehensive listing of more than 1,900 international organizations and the first part of the alphabetical survey of countries of the world. Part 1 International Organizations - Detailed entries for international organizations variously include contact details, brief history, membership, organization, activities, finance, allied or associated organizations' contact details, and publications. The section on 'Other International Organizations' gives briefer entries which include contact details, objectives and activities, names of chief executives and a list of publications. Part two Countries of the world - individual country entries comprise an introductory survey - which includes e.g. location, climate, history, government, defence, economic affairs, education, public holidays, and weights and measures; a statistical survey of demographic, trade and economic indicators; and a directory section which details the constitution - names and titles of heads of state and ministers, recent election results, names of governors, contact details of political organizations and of diplomats; the judicial system; religion - organizations and contact names; the Press - titles and contact details for e.g. newspapers, periodicals and news agencies, publishers, broadcasting and communications; Finance - detailing e.g. banks, stock exchanges and insurance companies; Trade and Industry - details of government agencies, development, agricultural and utilities organizations; transport - organisations and companies; and tourism. p. 5 D & S Bulletin February 2009 Books etc. ► The Europa world yearbook 2008. : ► Hukum waris : pembagian warisan Volume II Kazakhstan - Zimbabwe. berdasarkan syariat islam 49th ed. London : Routledge, 2008 xiv, 2563-5036 p. Indonesia : Tiga Serangkai, 2007 lii, 728 p. ► Foreign policy : theories, actors, cases/ edited by Steve Smith, Amelia Hadfield, Tim Dunne Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008 xxvi, 442 p. Part one of this extensive work deals with the theory and history of foreign policy; part two considers the analysis of foreign policy in terms of actors, contexts and goals; while part three contains 9 case studies including the neocons and the invasion of Iraq, the Tiananmen Square massacre, Britain and Iraq, the EU and Russia over energy, and the expansion of the EU. ► Global politics of defence reform/ edited by Thomas Bruneau, Harold Trinkunas New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008 xi, 298 p. This study consists of two sections: the first looks at global trends particularly the effects of globalization, the spread of democracy, and changing threat perceptions as factors influencing defence reform; part two presents several national case studies including Indonesia, India, Taiwan, and the United States. ► Guide for participants in peace, stability, and relief operations/ edited by Robert M Perito Washington, DC : US Institute of Peace Press, 2007 340 p. A guide to the main organizations involved in peace operations: international such as U.N. (including U.N. structures and peace missions), NGOs such as ICG, and the US military. The role of each kind of organisation in peace and disaster relief missions is described, and the introduction provides a number of involvement scenarios. Includes list of additional resources and detailed index. Dalam buku ini dijelaskan tentang tata cara pembagian waris dan syarat syarat pembagian harta waris dari pembayaran hutang, pelaksanaan wasiat. Juga dijelaskan siapa saja yang berhak mendapatkan harta warisan dan orang orang yang tidak berhak mendapatkan serta sebab-sebab sesaorang yang tidak berhak mendapat warisan. ► IALA maritime buoyage system : combined cardinal and lateral systems (red to port in Region A and red to starboard in Region B). 6th ed. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2006 16 p. : col. ill. Gives a short history and introduction to the two principle systems of buoyage now used throughout the world. Then describes with colour diagrams the different kinds of buoys, channel markers, danger marks, safe water marks, and emergency wreck markers. Also describes the symbols used on charts for such buoys and marks. ► In search of excellence/ Thomas J Peters and Robert H Waterman New York : Collins Business, 2004 xxiv, 360 p. ► Jagalah Allah, Allah menjagamu Indonesia : Darul Haq, 2001 ix, 515 p. Buku ini memaparkan pesanan mengenai perintah Allah dan larangannya untuk hati, lisan penglihatan, pendengaran, perut dan anggota tubuh lain nya. Memerintah hambanya sentiasa memelihara apa yang dicintainya. ► Japanese strategic thought toward Asia/ edited by Gilbert Rozman, Kazuhiko Togo and Joseph P Ferguson. New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2007 vi, 280 p. Offers a collection of assessments of the way Japan's strategic thinking has changed over time (since the 1980s) and according to location (on MINDEF Library & Info Centre p. 6 D & S Bulletin February 2009 China, Taiwan, Korea, Russia and Central Asia) Concludes with a chapter on Japan's thinking on regionalism. ► Jungle and other tales : true stories of historic counterintelligence operations/ Duval A Edwards Books etc. implemented in the USA, China, Russia, NATO, Australia, Britain, Canada, France and Germany. Notes some of the limitations of hightech militaries, and the need to retain traditional warfighting capabilities while also preparing for more insurgencies and low intensity conflicts. Arizona : Wheatmark, 2007 147 p. ► Muhammad : Islam's first great general/ Collection of short accounts of intelligence incidents most of which took place in the Asia Pacific during or soon after the Second World War. The author is a former editor of the U.S. National Counter Intelligence Corps magazine. Norman OK : University of Oklahoma Press, 2007 XXXI, 355 p. : maps. ► Just and unjust wars : a moral argument with historical illustrations/ Michael Walzer 4th ed. New York : Basic Books, 2006 xxviii, 361 p. Contains a new preface by the author (written 2005?) otherwise the text is the same as the first edition of 1977. A particular strength of the book lies in directly linking ethical and moral questions about conflict to specific examples drawn from the entire history of warfare, from the ancient world to My Lai. ► Military education : a reference handbook/ Cynthia A Watson Westport CT : Praeger Security, 2007 xv, 190 p. Richard A Gabriel. Drawing on a wide range of sources this book considers the prophet Muhammad's military expertise describing battles and other actions in chronological order. In military terms Muhammad's achievements changed Arab warfighting by showing new ways of organising and managing armies, of approaching conflict, and highlighting the need for strategic vision. The book starts with a review of the strategic setting of the period including the Byzantine and Persian empires, then discusses the military tactics, weapons, transport and ethics prevailing in Arab society at the time, before leading in to show how the Prophet revolutionised command and control, strategy, and tactics. ► Newnes mechanical engineer's pocket book / Roger L Timings. 3rd ed. Oxford : Newnes, 2006 xviii, 739 p. : ill. Provides a succinct account of the evolution of professional military education in the United States giving overviews of all the military education establishments and their curricula. Almost half of the book is given over to official documents the most substantial being the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction on Officer Professional Military Education Policy, 22 December 2005. Glossary, information sources, index. In this edition the emphasis has changed from manufacturing to design engineering. The book contains a wealth of engineering data in the following main sections: engineering mathematics; engineering statics; engineering dynamics; fastenings; power transmission; engineering materials; dimension tolerances; computer-aided design. The preface explains a typical entry in the British Standards catalogue, and the BS review process. More information about British Standards is in Appendices. Index. ► Military transformation and modern ► Rapid sight reduction tables for navigation warfare : a reference handbook / Elinor Sloan Volume 1 : selected stars : Epoch 2010.0 Westport CT : Praeger Security International, 2008 viii, 183 p. UK Hydrographic Office Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 xxvi, 334 p. Study of military transformation that considers different meanings attached to the term, and considers how transformation is being MINDEF Library & Info Centre p. 7 D & S Bulletin February 2009 ► Rapid sight reduction tables for navigation Volume 2 : Latitudes 0-40, Declinations 0-29. UK Hydrographic Office Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2006 xxx, 258 p. Provides tables for sights of the Moon, Sun, and planets for the purposes of navigation. ► Rapid sight reduction tables for navigation Volume 3 : Latitudes 39-89; Declinations 0-29. UK Hydrographic Office Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2006 xxx, 354 p. ► Satellite communications/ Dennis Roddy 4th ed. New York; London : McGraw Hill, 2006 xii, 636 p. : ill. Described as the leading reference work on the subject this edition starts with satellite systems, orbits and launch methods, then covers radio wave propagation, polarization and antennas, space and earth segments, analog and digital signals, error control, space links and interference, then considers access systems and satellites in networks, concluding with direct broadcast television, mobile and specialised services. Appendices; index. ► Sea lanes and pipelines : energy security Books etc. conclusion addresses possible future naval developments in the light of energy demand. ► Sight reduction tables for marine navigation Volume 1 : Latitudes 0*-15*, inclusive; NP 401(1). Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 1983 xxix, 365 p. ".. designed to faclitiate the pracice of celestial navigation at sea by the Marcq Sainte Hilaire or intercept method." (preface). Intended for use with the Nautical Almanac. ► Sight reduction tables for marine navigation Volume 2 Latitudes 15*-30*, inclusive; NP 401(2) Taunton : Hydrographic Office, (1985?) xxix, 365 p. ► Sight reduction tables for marine navigation Volume 3 : Latitudes 30*-45*, inclusive ;NP 401(3) Taunton : Hydrographic Office. 1985 xxix, 365 p. ► Sight reduction tables for marine navigation Volume 4 : Latitudes 45*-60*, inclusive ; HD605(4) Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 1987 xxix, 365 p. in Asia/ Bernard D Cole Westport CT : Praeger, 2008 xiv, 262 p. : maps. This book is concerned with the military aspects of energy security in maritime Asia and is written from a naval perspective. Asia includes the second and third largest energy consumers as well as many of the largest producers but sources and markets are far apart and the vast majority of oil and gas is transported by sea. First the book considers the processes of energy extraction and the threats to SLOCs (sea lines of communication) including sovereignty disputes, then comments on classical maritime theories and the maritime strategy of various Asian states, then assesses regional naval powers (NB data on Brunei is incorrect); the next chapter covers the role of multilateral organisations and arrangements including the UN, APEC, ASEAN, ARF, CSCAP, and the PSI; the MINDEF Library & Info Centre ► Succession planning basics/ Christee Gabour Atwood Danvers,MA : ASTD Press, 2007 x, 109 p. Clearly presented guide to the whole process of succession planning from an explanation of what it is to designing, implementing and assessing a succession plan. Makes good use of icons and boxes to highlight important points. Glossary and index. (American Society for Training and Development publication.) ► Symbols and abbreviations used on Admiralty paper charts, Chart 5011 (INT 1 Format). 4th ed. Taunton : Hydrographic Office, 2008 72 p. : col. ill. p. 8 D & S Bulletin February 2009 Describes and explains all symbols and abbreviations used on Admiralty and International maritime charts. Includes glossary of non-English terms that appear on charts. ► Terrorism in Southeast Asia/ Bruce Vaughn ... [et al.]. New York : Nova Science, 2008 94 p. Provides an overview of terrorism in Southeast Asia with particular attention to Jemaah Islamiyah. Considers events in, and/or U.S. cooperation on counterterrorism initiatives with Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and briefly Cambodia and Laos. This is a slightly restructured reprint of Congressional Research Service report RL31672 (updated 16 Feb 2006). ► Terrorism : the new world disorder/ Nicholas Fotion, Boris Kashnikov and Joanne K Lekea London : Continuum, 2008 xix, 187 p. Three philosophers consider the ethical and moral aspects of terrorism in two different categories: suicide terrorism, and attacks in which the perpetrators intend to survive. Describes examples of terror attacks during the last century ranging from revolutionary terrorism in Russia, the area bombing of Germany in the Second World War, Chechen terrorism, and the Iraq War of 2003. Considers ethical arguments for and against terrorism and concludes with some brief comments on military and non-military ideas about how to respond to terrorism. ► The black swan : the impact of the highly Books etc. ► The coming of the Third Reich : a history/ Richard J Evans. New York : Penguin, 2005 xxxiv, 622 p. First part of Professor Richard Evans huge three volume history of the rise and fall of the Nazis. This volume considers how political, economic, and military events in the nineteenth century and the early decades of the twentieth enabled Hitler and his Nazis to take over Germany and create the Third Reich. ► The European Union : a very short introduction / John Pinder and Simon Usherwood 2nd ed. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007 xxi, 202 p. : ill. Fully revised edition that describes the history and development of the European Union then looks at specific aspects including the single market, the single currency, common agriculture policy, social policy, environmental policy, freedom of movement within Europe (Schengen Agreements), EU enlargement, civilian power, security and defence, the EU in world affairs, and the future. ► The First World War : the war to end all wars/ Peter Simkins, Geoffrey Jukes and Michael Hickey Oxford : Osprey, 2003 352 p. : ill. maps. Combines several previous publications in a single volume to give a complete account of the war in Europe (Eastern and Western Fronts) and the Mediterranean. Includes a section on the post war effects up to 1923. improbable/ Nassim Nicholas Taleb Newe York : Random House, 2007 xxviii, 366 p. Black Swans are events that lie outside normal expectations that have great impact, and despite being entirely unpredictable are subsequently subjected to human efforts to explain them and thus make them predictable. The book is an exploration of the concept of uncertainty and the problems inherent in predicting the future. MINDEF Library & Info Centre ► The geography of thought : how Asians and Westerners think differently and why/ Richard E Nisbett New York : Free Press, 2004 xxiii, 263 p. There are distinct differences in Western and eastern thought process and perceptions. This book considers why this should be, tracing the development of ideas about cognition over three thousand years of human history. Argues that these differences are deeply rooted but that there p. 9 D & S Bulletin February 2009 Books etc. are indications of some degree of convergence between the two at the present time. ► The Third Reich at war : how the Nazi's led ► The leadership pipeline : how to build the London : Allen Lane, 2008 xvii, 926 p. leadership-powered company / Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, James Noel San Francisco : Jossey Bass, 2001 xx, 248 p. Although the subtitle of this book refers specifically to companies the concepts contained in it apply equally well to other forms of organization. The emphasis is on ensuring a flow of candidates for senior positions by identifying a six stage process (described as critical leadership passages) which people go through as their careers progress. One of the underlying principles is the need for a change of perception of what is important to the organisation at different levels of seniority. Based in part on experiences at General Electric and other large corporations in the USA. ► The return of history and the end of dreams/ Robert kagan New York : Alfred Knopf, 2008 115 p. Charts the rise and fall of the brief period of euphoria in international relations that followed the end of the Cold War (characterised in Francis Fukuyama's book 'the end of history'), and takes a sober look at the shaping of great power relations in the early years of the 21st century. ► The starfish and the spider : the unstoppable power of leaderless organizations/ ri Brafman and Rod A Beckstrom New York : Portfolio, 2006 230 p. Develops the idea that organisations are of two types: either "spiders" hierarchical and rigid with top down management, or "starfish" flat and decentralised with peer-to-peer relationships. Argues that starfish organisations that lack traditional hierarchies and leadership structures are increasingly important in the modern internet based world. Presents a variety of examples in support of the idea and identifies 10 rules which apply to the new style leaderless organization. MINDEF Library & Info Centre Germany from conquest to disaster/ Richard J Evans Concluding volume of Professor Evans exceptional social history of the rise and fall of the Third Reich. This volume covers the period of the Second World War and in particular the aspects of "conquest, subjugation and genocide". The Nazis were obsessed with racial purity and considerable efforts and resources were used to deal with (i.e. exterminate) millions of Slavs, Jews, gypsies, mentally ill, physically handicapped, homosexuals, Jehovah's Witnesses, and criminals. Meanwhile the German people had been taught to expect the state to provide for all their needs including protection from enemies when, as during the huge bombing raids on German cities, the system failed resentment was often aimed at the Nazis rather than the attacking forces. Nazism thus contained the seeds of its own destruction. The book begins with the invasion of Poland and ends with the total collapse of Germany. ► The Third Reich in power/ Richard J Evans New York ; London : Penguin, 2005 xvii, 941 p. Second volume (of three) of Professor Evans comprehensive and highly readable study of the rise and fall of the Nazis. This volume runs from the Nazis seizure of power in early 1933 to the brink of war in 1939. Evans draws on a vast array of original documents from personal diaries to state papers. ► The wisdom of crowds/ James Surowiechi New York : Doubleday, 2004 xxi, 306 p. An assessment of the apparently counterintuitive proposition that collective intelligence is more likely to produce right answers than clever or intelligent individuals. The book makes clear that it is not an argument against expertise but that expertise is just one among many factors. Discusses how organizations could benefit from corporate wisdom (though if all organizations applied the concepts then the advantage might prove elusive). This edition includes a new afterword by the author. p. 10 D & S Bulletin February 2009 Books etc. ► Understanding and managing organizational culture / Orla O'Donnell and Richard Boyle Dublin, Ireland : Institute of Public Administration, 2008 xiii, 95 p. This study originating from Ireland considers what is meant by organisational culture in the public sector, why it is important to public service managers, what managers can do to influence culture, and the close relationship between culture and leadership. Looks at international experience in both public and private sectors, and identifies six key issues that must be addressed to create a more developmental and performance oriented culture. -------------------------------------------------------Books listed here are available in one or more of the following libraries: • MINDEF Library & Info Centre • SHHB-IDSS Library • Officer Cadet School Library Please refer to the library catalogue for location MINDEF Library & Info Centre p. 11 D & S Bulletin March 2009 BRUNEI Journal articles JAPAN Second defence minister in Brunei/ Sherlyn Quek How Japan could save the world/ Christian Caryl Pioneer : November 2008, p.14 Newsweek : 9 February 2009, pp.32-33 The Singapore defence minister visit underscored the excellent defence relations between Singapore and Brunei. The armed forces of both countries engaged in a variety of bilateral exercises and interactions. Japan has the skills and the resources. Japan has also helped strengthen economic cooperation within Asia in the past. Under strong Japanese leadership China and South Korea has been expanding bilateral currency swaps-financial mechanisms. Japan is a world leader in green technologies and has spent millions helping China and other Asian states. CHINA The six party talks : a Chinese perspective/ Chu Shulong Asian Perspective : Vo. 32, No.4, 2008, pp.29 -43 The Chinese government and its leadership began to consider the North Korean nuclear issue a Chinese issue and the SPT became a major part of Chinese foreign policy and foreign relations. All six have agreed to an official dialogue on a multilateral security cooperation mechanism in Northeast Asia. Chinese defence paper reveals plans for forces/ Trefor Moss The Fat Lady is about to join in The Economist : 31 January 2009, pp.31-32 A former party secretary general says that political realignment must happen only when voters demand a clearer direction. Mr Aso might yet bow out allowing one more boundlessly self regarding buggins to contest the next election so the leverage of any third political force diminishes. KOREA Jane's Defence Weekly : Vol 46, Issue 4, 28 January 2009, p.6 America's failed North Korea nuclear policy : a new approach/ Gregory J Moore China's new defence white paper has revealed some insights into the country's military and its defence outlook. The paper entitled 'China's Natonal Defence in 2008' argued that China still lags behind developed countries in economy, science and technology as well as military affairs. The latest paper also used the same official terminology as China's own military strategies. Asian Perspective : Vol32, No 4, 2008, pp.9-27 This article suggests a new approach in which United States offers North Korea full diplomatic recognition and a formal end to the Korean war as first steps toward the goals established in the 2007 six party talks on North Korea i.e. that North Korea give up its nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons programs and cease its proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. INDONESIA Continuity in Indonesia's 2009 elections Jane's Foreign Report : 29 January 2009., pg.3-4 Indonesia has a multi-party system with up to seven major parties and scores of minor parties. Yudhoyono is re-elected he will owe his reasonably competent management of the economy. Recently Yudhoyono has been handed a new advantage in the collapse of global fuel prices. MINDEF Library & Info Centre Take away their mercedes/ Marcus Noland Newsweek : 23 Feb 2009, p.26 Pyongyang suspend all ballistic-missile activities and re-establish an earlier moratorium on launches. South Korean intelligence officials estimate that the launch site is 80 percent complete and U.S counterparts claim the North is moving forward with preparations including engine test. p. 12 D & S Bulletin March 2009 MISCELLANEOUS Journal articles PAKISTAN A maritime security regime for Northeast Asia/ Mark J Valencia Pakistan's prospects/ Bobby Ghosh Asian Perspective : Vol.32, No 4, 2008, pp, 157- 180 The US needs Pakistan's government and military leadership to work together to destroy alQaeda and Taliban sanctuaries along the lawless northwestern border between the countries. The Obama administration’s new point man for a troubled region is familiar with tough assignments. But can he balance what the US needs with what Pakistan wants? The mechanism originally focus on maritime security. The ratonale includes the region's geography, competing maritime and island claims the resultant maritime military buildup and changing priorities increasing frequency of dangerous incidents and the existence of a foundation for conflict avoidance and resource sharing. MYANMAR Burma vs Myanmar : what's in a name? Asian Survey : Vol.XL VIII, No. 6, November/December 2008, pp.885-888 A brief theoretical discussion of ethnicity, nationalism and the role of myths and memory in nation-building and a brief history of Burma since the colonial era highlighting events that were significant in the creation or perpetuation of inter-ethnic tensions. Burma and Asean : estranged bedfellows/ Stephen McCarthy Asian Survey : Vol XLVIII, No.6, November/December 2008, pp.911-935 This article examines how Burma-ASEAN relations have been influenced by intense international pressure and ASEAN's desire to maintain regional credibility. Looking inside the Burmese military/ Win Min Asian Survey : Vol XL VIII, No 6, November/December 2008, pp.1018-1037 This article will identify the nature of the struggles explore reasons why various groupings have emerged and assess the implications of conflict with regard to the current political impasse and possible changes in the future. It is also examines the internal dynamics of the Burmese military, focusing on struggles at the top level. MINDEF Library & Info Centre Time : 16 February 2009, pp.18-20 Pakistan, China discuss closer links on defence/ Farhan Bokhari Jane's Defence Weekly : 22 October 2008, p.6 Zardari's first trip to China seeking a civil nuclear agreement with Beijing, as well as 11 agreements due to be signed during the trip. Pakistan's interest in purchasing up to 36 J-10 fighter aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)is also on the agenda. TAIWAN Taiwan considers major cuts to numbers of forces personnel/ Gavin Phipps Janes Defence Weekly : Vol 46, Issue 4, 28 January 2009, p.15 Taiwan's MND plans to make the island's military a fully volunteer force by 2015. Taiwan has 45,000 personnel serving in its air force, 45,000 in the navy, and estimated 190,000 in the army and a total reserve force over1.6million. Ministry of National Defence slashing the number of personnel serving in the island's armed forces by almost 100,000 over the next 5 years. The Taiwan problem alive and kicking Air Force Magazine : January 2009, p.20 According to DOD's 2008 report on Chinese military power the near-term focus on preparing for contingencies in the Taiwan Strait including the possibility of US intervention is an important driver of Chinese modernisation. p. 13 D & S Bulletin March 2009 Journal articles THAILAND Cambodia, Thailand clash over disputed temple site/ Trefor Moss Jane's Defence Weekly : 22 October 2008, p.22 Thai and Cambodian troops fought long battle along their border. Both sides accused the other of firing first. The Thai-Cambodia joint boundary commission (JBC) had unfortunately made very slow progress towards ending the long running disagreement. ----------------------------------------------------------All items listed in this bulletin are available at the library. 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