Armed Coexistence: The Dynamics of the Intractable Sino-Indian Border Dispute

This book explores the origins and reasons behind the Sino-Indian border disputes intractability, providing a theoretically based explanation for why it is difficult for an interstate border dispute to be resolved. It examines a wide range of salient actors, from state leaders to governing organizations, and shows that it is usually in their interest to maintain the status quo rather than seek resolution.

Format: Hardback
Length: 301 pages
Publication date: 05 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate origins and factors contributing to the enduring stalemate of the Sino-Indian border disputes. Through the use of precise maps, tables, archival materials, and scholarly research, it unravels the transformation of an ambiguous frontier into a contentious border and explores the reasons behind its relative pacification despite remaining unresolved. Unlike previous studies, this book offers a theoretical framework to explain the challenges in resolving interstate border disputes. By examining a diverse range of key actors, including state leaders, governing organizations, and the State itself, it demonstrates that their interests often lie in maintaining the status quo rather than pursuing a resolution, perpetuating the intractability of the border dispute. Given the growing prominence of China and India as global powers in the twenty-first century, a thorough examination of their major points of contention is more pertinent than ever. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and individuals interested in understanding the complexities and dynamics of the Sino-Indian border disputes.

Weight: 549g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811674495
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022