India in the New South Asia Strategic, Military and Economic Concerns in the Age of Nuclear Diplomacy

by Jain, B. M.

• ISBN13: 9781848851382
• ISBN10: 1848851383
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-12-15
• Publisher: Tauris Academic Studies

Summary

In recent years, South Asia has become a flashpoint of conflict between the nuclear powers of India and Pakistan over the interconnected problem of Kashmir and cross-border terrorism. B.M. Jain here reevaluates India's security, strategic and nuclear policy in the new South Asia of the post 9/11 era. He also provides a reappraisal of the regional security implications of India's turbulent relationships with Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Furthermore, he examines the strategic engagement of America, Russia and China with South Asian states. This book will be invaluable for public policy-makers, researchers, and undergraduate and graduate students of South Asian studies.

Author Biography

B. M. Jain was formerly Professor and Senior Research Scientist in Political Science at South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan in India; Visiting Professor in Asian and Asian American Studies at State University of New York, Binghamton, NY and Visiting Professor, The UNESCO Chair of Philosophy for Peace, Jaume 1 University at Castellon, Spain.

Table of Contents

South Asia in the Global Age * The Post-Cold War Geopolitical Shift in South Asia * Ethno-religious Conflicts in South Asia * India’s Nuclear Doctrine and Diplomacy * India and Pakistan: Issues, Options, and Future Directions * India and other South Asian Countries: Political, Security, and Strategic Dimensions * India, the United States, and South Asia: Emerging Trends and Strategic Challenges * Rise of China: Strategic Implications for South Asia and India’s Response * Conclusion