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Given the emerging world order and the revolutionary changes in technology and character of conflicts, the book restates the fundamental focus of the Indian Armed forces: to be prepared to face the envisaged threats and challenges of the future.

This history of the 3rd Battalion shifts the centre of gravity of success on to the Indian Officers who being "waffadar" rode the tide to establish the British Empire in India. The book is set in chronological order as events unfolded, but also narrates events and draws out some important lessons.

Examines the fundamental causes of the Indo-Pak conflict - why it is difficult, if not impossible, to have peace between the two neighbours. The book analyses the perennial conflict scenario and stresses that for Pakistan there has been no marked change in disincentives that could compel it to moderate its behaviour towards India.

Brings out the dynamics in play in India's foreign policy and offers a holistic understanding of the factors which have shaped its growth. Covering a vast swathe, it focuses on India's strategic culture and security concerns, economic growth, soft power, and relations with the neighbourhood and the world.

Provides a critical analysis of the politics of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, throws light on the genesis and evolution of various political parties and interest groups, and acquaints the readers with the different personalities playing important role in politics in the region.

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. This eighth edition of the yearbook features a new chapter on air and missile defence systems of China, India, Israel, Japan, Russia and the USA.

Presents Indian perspectives on the growing influence of China in Asia. These perspectives are particularly seen in the light of expanding Chinese political and economic engagement in Asia. As a major country in Asia, the Indian perspectives contribute the necessary input towards the ongoing debate on the Chinese role.

The People's Republic of China under the leadership of Xi Jinping is undergoing rapid changes at the present time. The nature of these changes was evident during the 19th Party Congress of. This volume offers a detailed examination of Xi Jinping's initiatives in the context of what was proclaimed as a "new era".

Reconstructs the academic, professional and personal journey of the doyen of Indology, Buddhism and Orientalism in China. It is not easy to weave a tapestry of the life and works of a person as versatile as Ji Xianlin, but the authors have done a remarkable job in mirroring his journey through the Qing, Republican and the People's Republic.

Traces the historical roots of Mongolia-China relations and analyses the pattern of the diverse relations between the two countries in modern and contemporary times. The examines the circumstances leading to the incorporation of Inner Mongolia into China and looks at the shift in Moscow's China policy following Gorbachev's Vladivostok initiative.

Nuclear arms control and non-proliferation is a complex subject of immense and abiding global concern. This encyclopaedia covers the gamut of nuclear arms, their proliferation and non-proliferation, nuclear accidents and their management, a holistic view on disarmament, nuclear weapon free zones, ballistic missiles, and strategic arms limitation.

The BCIM (Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar) Forum was founded as a Track-II Dialogue in 1999 with the objective of widening and deepening regional and sub-regional cooperation. This book assesses the opportunities that BCIM-EC offers, and challenges that it faces.

Offers nuanced analysis of China's foreign, security and economic policies by bringing together perspectives from two of its most important neighbours, India and Vietnam. This is a unique exercise because these two countries have a long history of both contending and cooperating with the People's Republic of China.