New Great Game in the Indo-Pacific: Rediscovering India’s Pragmatism and Paradoxes

This book examines the emerging power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on India's interests and challenges in the face of new alliances, counter-alliances, and great power equations. It discusses key issues such as China's strategic forays, the balance of power, India's Act East opportunities, Russia's re-engagement, the South China Sea dispute, India's maritime strategy, and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book explores the evolving power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region, placing India within the broader geostrategic context. As the United States and China emerge as dominant forces, the book analyzes the challenges India faces in its foreign policy amidst the formation of new alliances, counter-alliances, and the complex equations of great power. It delves into critical topics such as China's strategic advancements in the Indian Ocean, the balance of power among nations, India's opportunities in the Act East policy, Russia's re-engagement in the region, the South China Sea dispute, India's maritime strategy, and the complexities of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.

This comprehensive study is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts of international relations, global politics, foreign policy, maritime studies, Chinese studies, South Asian studies, geopolitics, and strategic studies. It sheds light on the complex interplay of forces shaping the Indo-Pacific region and provides insights into India's strategic positioning and challenges in this dynamic geopolitical landscape.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032285016