Understanding Security Role Evolution of US, China, and India: Setting the Stage

The book explores the evolving security roles of the US, China, and India and the challenges and dilemmas faced by policymakers as they implement their revised roles. It analyzes the role evolution of these countries using role theory and examines the systemic and sub-systemic factors that determine their foreign and security behavior.

Format: Hardback
Length: 102 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound transformations that have taken place in the security roles of three pivotal powers: the United States, China, and India. Over the past two decades, these nations have undergone incremental changes in their external roles and behavior, shaped by a diverse array of domestic and international factors. As each country embarks on the journey of fulfilling its revised security responsibilities, policymakers face a myriad of dilemmas and challenges that significantly impact the implementation and conduct of their policies.

To unravel the intricate dynamics at play, the book employs the framework of role theory, providing a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of these countries' roles and their interconnectedness with their security policies in the Indo-Pacific and on the global stage. It also delves into the systemic and sub-systemic factors that shape the foreign and security behavior of these critical Indo-Pacific nations.

Written in a clear and accessible manner, this volume is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in international relations, security and intelligence studies, political science, and foreign policy. It will also be of immense interest to policymakers, career bureaucrats, security and intelligence practitioners, and professionals engaged with think tanks and embassies. By exploring the evolving security roles of the US, China, and India, this book offers insightful perspectives and valuable insights into the complex dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region and the global geopolitical landscape.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032387543