autonomy and independence movements

Discusses how the government of Australia worked to support Indonesia's occupation of East Timor, exposing policies that supported the Indonesian military regime and prevented a ballot of independence before the pressure of activists and the public forced the Howard government to send a peacekeeping force to reluctantly help East Timor.

Presents an inside account of the ongoing struggle of East Timor to win independence from Indonesia, documenting the air of fear that exists among the people of the tiny nation, and discussing the role of the United States in the decades-long conflict.

Tells the story of the genocide that occurred in East Timor after the half-island was invaded by Indonesia in 1975, and the violence that erupted again in 1999 when the population voted for independence from Indonesia, assesses the politics and history behind the events, and argues that armed intervention supported by the U.S., Australia, and the United Kingdom was the key to averting a second genocide in 1999.

Examines the history of the independence movement in Africa, from the European colonization of the continent to the present.

"A history of the struggle for independence in India and Pakistan, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the origins, philosophy, and most notorious attacks of the Basque separatist group ETA, including their present activities, possible plans, and counter-terrorism efforts directed against them.