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Kanti Bajpai
ISBN 9789391165086
Rs. 960
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India Versus China: Why They Are Not Friends
Who it's for: Readers interested in geopolitics and India-China relations
Kanti Bajpai's 'India Versus China' meticulously examines the persistent tensions between the world's two most populous nations, tracing their complex relationship from the 1962 war to current military standoffs. This book unpacks the deep-seated differences—from border disputes and power imbalances to differing international alliances—that prevent India and China from achieving true friendship, arguing for a challenging path ahead with potential for further confrontations.Why You Should Read? Understand the historical and contemporary drivers of conflict between India and China. Explore key areas of friction: persistent border disagreements, evolving global partnerships, and growing power asymmetry. Gain insight into the future trajectory of one of Asia's most critical and volatile relationships. Analyze India's strategic challenges in reducing the economic and military disparity with China.
Highlights
- Traces India-China relations from 1962 war to present military standoffs
- Analyzes border disputes, power imbalances, and differing alliances
- Argues the relationship faces a challenging path with potential for further confrontations
- Explores India's strategic challenges in reducing disparity with China
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What is the main argument of the book?
The book argues that deep-seated differences, including border disputes and power imbalances, prevent India and China from achieving true friendship, and the path ahead is challenging with potential for further confrontations.
What time period does the book cover?
It covers the relationship from the 1962 war to current military standoffs.
What key areas of friction are explored?
The book explores persistent border disagreements, evolving global partnerships, and growing power asymmetry.
Who is the author?
Kanti Bajpai, a scholar on international relations and strategic affairs.