Russia and Afro-Asian Neutralism

Formerly editor (1946-1950) of Soviet Press Translations, published by the University of Washington’s Far Eastern and Russian Institute, Ivar Spector is the author of An Introduction to Russian History and Culture (2nd edition). His latest work, The Soviet Union and the Muslim World, 1917-1958, has just been revised and enlarged, with rare illustrations and maps included (University of Washington Press, Seattle, Washington). Dr. Spector made a trip to the Near East in the fall of 1958, where he interviewed leaders in politics and education.