Overview

This book analyses strategic discourse on the Himalayas from the perspective of India’s interests. Home to many communities, cultures, natural resources and political boundaries, it is the geopolitical landscape of the Himalayas between India and China that dominates other narratives and discourses. The traditional notion of Himalayas as India’s frontiers and buffer is challenged by China. Despite various mechanisms to address border resolution there are violations and transgressions from China. This book examines India’s responses to the new emerging challenges in the Himalayas. How the statist discourse on strategic interests incorporates people’s discourse. It provides a nuanced understanding of India’s strategic undertakings, diplomatic initiatives and development framework. This book will be a valuable addition to existing knowledge on the Himalayas between India and China. Scholars and practitioners interested in International Relations, Strategic Studies, Himalayan Studies and South Asian Studies will find it useful.

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Author:   Sangeeta Thapliyal
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9781032609737

ISBN 10:   1032609737
Pages:   316
Publication Date:   14 April 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of Figures and Maps Acknowledgements Contributors Introduction Sangeeta Thapliyal 1. Breaching the Himalayan Frontiers: An Adjunct of the China Dream Rajiv Narayanan 2. Gilgit-Baltistan and the Sino-Pak two-front Security Imbroglio for India Nishant Bhardwaj 3. Understanding the Galwan Conflict Through the Lens of Offensive Realism Haans J. Freddy 4. China’s Strategy in the Northeast India P.R. Shankar 5. The “Arunachal” Factor in Sino-Indian Relations Nani Bath 6. Sikkim where India-China Meet: Reflections on Chinese Encroachment Ananta Swarup Bijendra De Gurung 7. China Overrun: The Case of Bhutan I.P. Khosla 8. From Guidance to Consultation: India’s Policy Towards Bhutan Mathew Joseph C. 9. History and Perceptions: India–Nepal Relations Sangeeta Thapliyal 10. The Stability of Instability: Chinese Engagements in Nepal and Implications for India Nihar R. Nayak 11. China’s Upstream Activities: Water Concerns, Tensions and Cooperation Amit Ranjan Index

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Sangeeta Thapliyal is Chairperson at the Centre for Inner Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

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