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Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury

The China Factor: Beijing's Expanding Engagement in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Myanmar

The China Factor: Beijing's Expanding Engagement in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Myanmar

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India's relations with China are complex and multifaceted, and Shantanu Roy-Chaudhurys book "The China Factor" explores Beijing's political, economic, and defense relations with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The book examines the dividends of these relationships and their implications for India, highlighting New Delhi's engagement with its neighbors and suggesting policy recommendations for a way forward.

Format: Hardback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 29 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Indias relations with China are currently at a critical juncture, necessitating a comprehensive examination of the complex and multifaceted bilateral ties. Moreover, it is essential to delve into the intricacies of Chinas engagement with the countries in Indias neighborhood and comprehend the strategic implications that arise for New Delhi. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the situation, Shantanu Roy-Chaudhurys book, The China Factor, delves into Beijings political, economic, and defense relations with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The author analyzes the benefits derived from these bilateral relationships and assesses their geopolitical significance in the region.

The book then proceeds to examine the implications for India, highlighting New Delhis engagement with its neighboring countries. It offers policy recommendations for navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by Chinas presence in the region. Roy-Chaudhurys work is based on a wide range of sources, including government documents, literature from India, China, and the countries being studied, as well as interviews with serving and former officials.

The China Factor provides a detailed investigation into Chinas engagement with Indias neighborhood, which demands a deeper understanding as New Delhi maneuvers the tectonic shifts in its external environment. It is important to note that the print edition of the book is not for sale in South Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Bhutan.

Weight: 884g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032405452

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