Understanding the India-China Border: The Enduring Threat of War in the High Himalayas: Manoj Joshi, India, Harper Collins, 2022, 312 pp., £. 599, ISBN 109394407723 (Hardback).

Autor: Bhat, Mukhtar Ahmad
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Zdroj: Democracy & Security; Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p315-317, 3p
Abstrakt: "Understanding the India-China Border: The Enduring Threat of War in the High Himalayas" by Manoj Joshi is a comprehensive historical account of the border conflict between India and China. The book covers various key events, including the McMahon Line, the 1962 Sino-Indian War, the 1971 India-Pakistan War, and the border standoff in 2017. Joshi emphasizes the complexity of the Sino-Indian relationship, highlighting factors such as the boundary dispute, economic conditions, domestic politics, and geopolitical orientations. The book also explores the larger geopolitical context and power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. Overall, it provides an impartial understanding of the border dispute and is a valuable resource for scholars and those interested in the topic. [Extracted from the article]
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