Murray Hiebert Livres

Expert anthropologist shows missionaries how to better understand the people they serve and their historical and cultural settings.

Targeted at professionals within organizations, this book offers insights and strategies tailored to enhance workplace effectiveness and career growth. It addresses common challenges faced in professional environments, providing practical advice and actionable tips to navigate organizational dynamics successfully. Readers will find valuable guidance to improve their skills and advance their careers.

The book compiles insights from leading experts in the U.S. and Asia who participated in the fifth annual South China Sea conference hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in July 2015. It presents a range of papers that address critical issues and perspectives regarding the geopolitical dynamics of the South China Sea, reflecting the latest research and discussions on this significant regional topic.

The book delves into the strengthening political and security ties between the U.S. and Indonesia, highlighting strategies to enhance cooperation across key areas. It discusses the evolution of their partnership and outlines potential avenues for collaboration, aiming to foster a more dynamic relationship by 2020.

The book explores the complex perceptions of China by ten Southeast Asian countries, highlighting a blend of optimism and concern. While China's rapid economic growth has positively impacted the region, its aggressive militarization in the South China Sea and dam projects on the Mekong River have raised significant apprehensions among neighboring nations about its expanding influence and intentions.

The book explores the critical need to institutionalize the alliance between the Philippines and the United States amidst the backdrop of the 2016 elections in both nations. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong diplomatic ties and the potential risks posed by shifts in leadership. The author delves into strategies for solidifying this partnership to prevent it from being undermined by political changes, highlighting the implications for both countries' futures.

A New Era of U.S.-Vietnam Relations examines the history of the relationship and offers concrete recommendations for policymakers in both countries to deepen cooperation across each major area of the relationship: political and security ties, trade and economic linkages, and people-to-people connections.