{"title":"Alanna O'Malley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of Alanna O'Malley, an insightful author whose contributions illuminate the intricacies of international relations and political transformations. Specialising in the \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e genre, O'Malley's work provides a thorough examination of historical and diplomatic developments, particularly during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Diplomacy of Decolonisation\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the critical period of decolonisation and how diplomatic efforts shaped the geopolitical landscape. This book is an essential read for those interested in understanding the dynamics of power and statecraft during a pivotal time in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eO'Malley's thoughtful analysis and engaging writing style make her books a valuable resource for students, academics, and anyone passionate about global politics and history. Explore this collection to gain a deeper perspective on the events and forces that have significantly influenced the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-diplomacy-of-decolonisation-by-alanna-omalley-9781526116628","title":"The Diplomacy of Decolonisation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Diplomacy of Decolonisation\u003c\/em\u003e reinterprets the role of the UN during the Congo crisis from 1960 to 1964, presenting a multidimensional view of the organisation. Through an examination of the Anglo-American relationship, the book reveals how the UN helped position this event as a lightning rod in debates about how decolonisation interacted with the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy examining the ways in which the various dimensions of the UN came into play in Anglo-American considerations of how to handle the Congo crisis, the book reveals how the Congo debate reverberated in wider ideological struggles about how decolonisation evolved and what the role of the UN would be in managing this process. The UN became a central battleground for ideas and visions of world order, as the newly-independent African and Asian states sought to redress the inequalities created by colonialism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, the US and UK sought to maintain the status quo, while the Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld tried to reconcile these two contrasting views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850025750764,"sku":"9781526116628","price":122.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0828f07c9772bdc38b8b1531aedb5f55.jpg?v=1759168740"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alanna-omalley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}