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The presence of an extra-regional power in a geopolitically delicate region could disturb the existing balance of power within the region as well as in its vicinity. Islamabad views China`s presence at Gwadar as a security guarantee of Beijing`s commitment to Pakistan.

As countries of the Indo-Pacific record consistently high economic growth, a burgeoning middle class is emerging-especially in the Indian Ocean segment of the Indo-Pacific.

The serious issues of environment and floods; the resurgence of the Tehreek-e-Taliban and the dangers it poses to Pakistan; the much neglected issue of women and children; and Pakistan's strategic posture.

Although Political Islam strictly refers to only a century-old religious-political revivalist movement, this book covers historical concepts and developments that serve as political antecedents for contemporary Political Islam in the two regions.

The nature of India-China coexistence, cooperation and competition will be determined by factors such as how quickly the narrative of India's rise regains traction, India and China relations with major and middle powers, strategic and economic partnerships with major regional blocks, and India's role in global supply chains.

After the shock of the conflict against the Indian Army in Sikkim in 1967 and the loss of almost 400 soldiers, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) pressed for resolving all territorial disputes by discussion only, without using force. This book analyses the process of bulletless border management by the Indian Army against the PLA.

Focusing on the COVID-19 global pandemic, this books examines the global unpreparedness to the crisis, as well the inequal struggle across the world to deal with it. The book presents a way forward, demonstrating how we can securely and productively move ahead.

Alert to the changing threat landscape, the NDA government reasoned that any compartmentalised or silo-driven approach to national security required a fresh integrated approach. This volume offers a comprehensive treatment of the important aspects of national security under Modi 2.0 government.

Examines infrastructure development in the Indo-Pacific, primarily in the maritime domain, and its geopolitical implications for India.

Takes stock of 2010-2020 from a sociologist's viewpoint to show a society in flux. Much has been written about the transformation that has taken place in China, especially of the infrastructure that has been developed, but the author argues that there is much more happening in China that needs to be recorded and understood.

A flying Ace, fighter Ace or Air Ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The concept of the 'Ace' emerged in 1915 during World War I, at the same time as aerial dogfighting. This book covers 25 of the greatest Air Aces across wars, nationalities and countries.

Examines the key issues - including border management, water cooperation, and connectivity - challenges and possibilities in Bangladesh-India relations in the last fifty years. The book investigates the role of the 'China factor', civil society in Bangladesh-India relations and maps out the future course of actions in Bangladesh-India partnership.

Provides a comprehensive assessment of the present day global military order with a focus on each nation's military capabilities, new arms acquisitions and defence spending.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, national security will become more complex than ever. This book focuses on contemporary security challenges and highlights the internal and external aspects of national security, the changing nature of conflict, emerging trends, and the complex geopolitical and security environments.

Explores how the United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS) could provide solutions for managing the maritime global commons. The book also provides an ideal example of how extremely complex maritime disputes between India, Bangladesh and Myanmar were resolved in the Bay of Bengal.

Examines two millennia of literary dialogue between China and India, from the beginning of Buddhist sutra translation and its influence on various facets of Chinese literature, to the modern and contemporary Indian studies in China - and vice versa.

Explores the intricacies of the landscape of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in India. Topics include low carbon footprint mobility, emerging EV battery technologies, operating principles of electric motors, the changes in electric drive train systems, and the establishment of an appropriate charging infrastructure.

Attempts to fill in the knowledge gap about Bhartiya territories under foreign occupation. The book focusses on the territories of union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir that are under Pakistani and Chinese Occupation.

The May-June standoff in Ladakh between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA caught not just India, but the world by surprise as everyone's attention was on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. Why did China choose this moment for military aggression? This book addresses this, and many other questions, in detail.

Traces the history of Jammu and Kashmir from ancient times. The book is an attempt to bring out the rich amalgamation of varied identities that exist within the state`s population and presents evidence of its vivid and complex cultural and ethno-religious heritage.

Conceptualising the foundations of national defence and organising a conformingly robust military structure is an extremely complex task. This book does not offer formulae for the achievement of military success. Rather it offers an insight into the processes that enable military planners to conceive the best possible force composition.