As countries of the Indo-Pacific record consistently high economic growth, a burgeoning middle class is emerging-especially in the Indian Ocean segment of the Indo-Pacific.
Although Political Islam strictly refers to only a century-old religious-political revivalist movement, this book covers historical concepts and developments that serve as political antecedents for contemporary Political Islam in the two regions.
Since its creation, China has been claiming territories of numerous countries. There have been wars and clashes, and the usual tone of policy statements has remained assertive. In India, China`s prime target, there has been scant research on the modernisation of the Chinese Armed Forces and its impact on Indian security. This book fills that gap.
Volume 5 of the Victory India Campaign series. While retaining its leadership enhancement perspective, this volume is not restricted to issues of selection and training of military officers but goes way beyond to cover complex issues of military and national importance, with the focus on strengthening India's armed forces.
Given the emerging world order and the revolutionary changes in technology and character of conflicts, the book restates the fundamental focus of the Indian Armed forces: to be prepared to face the envisaged threats and challenges of the future.
Examines the fundamental causes of the Indo-Pak conflict - why it is difficult, if not impossible, to have peace between the two neighbours. The book analyses the perennial conflict scenario and stresses that for Pakistan there has been no marked change in disincentives that could compel it to moderate its behaviour towards India.
Provides a critical analysis of the politics of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, throws light on the genesis and evolution of various political parties and interest groups, and acquaints the readers with the different personalities playing important role in politics in the region.
The People's Republic of China under the leadership of Xi Jinping is undergoing rapid changes at the present time. The nature of these changes was evident during the 19th Party Congress of. This volume offers a detailed examination of Xi Jinping's initiatives in the context of what was proclaimed as a "new era”.
Provides a comprehensive assessment of the present day global military order with a focus on each nation's military capabilities, new arms acquisitions and defence spending. This eighth edition of the yearbook features a new chapter on air and missile defence systems of China, India, Israel, Japan, Russia and the USA.
Attempts to answer one simple question: Can we offer a new model and vision for a world order based on democratic tradition that espouses the spirit of human cooperation, ethical behaviour, universal responsibility and prosperity of all nations? If we put our best foot forward, the answer could be yes.
The May-June standoff in Ladakh between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA caught not just India, but the world by surprise as everyone's attention was on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. Why did China choose this moment for military aggression? This book addresses this, and many other questions, in detail.
Traces the historical background of the boundary dispute and the slow build-up of mistrust, suspicion and acrimony between India and China that started sometime after the 'Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai' phase of relationships and resulted in the outbreak of war in October 1962.
Conceptualising the foundations of national defence and organising a conformingly robust military structure is an extremely complex task. This book does not offer formulae for the achievement of military success. Rather it offers an insight into the processes that enable military planners to conceive the best possible force composition.
Covers India's response to China's aggressive behaviour in the emerging geopolitical environment and elaborates the opportunities available in the social, economic, diplomatic and technological domains, which can be leveraged to achieve the Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India Mission) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Offers the first comprehensive inter-disciplinary and area studies' evaluation of China's domestic and external dimensions of handling the Covid-19. Given the continuing incidences of Covid-19 spread across the world, this volume is aimed at policy makers, health professionals, non-traditional security experts, academics and the general reader.
Provides a comprehensive evaluation of how the Chinese aerospace technologies, industrial capability, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and various other elements of air and space are getting into place. The book offers an understanding of the current status and unfolding future of Chinese aerospace power.
Analyses the contemporary security situation and evaluates possible alternative scenarios for the future for implementing India's national security policy. The book offers timely and relevant analysis of an evolving and uncertain security environment to provide the reader with an informed and balanced overview of India's national security.
Examines security issues in the Asian context, recognising the region as a locus of international affairs and power-politics in which security is mostly influenced by geopolitical factors.
Provides a comprehensive assessment of the present day global military order with a focus on each nation's military capabilities, new arms acquisitions and defence spending. This 11th edition features a chapter with a focus on the 'Counter-Terrorism & National Security' efforts of Germany, India, Israel, Russia, UK and USA.
The Services Selection Board (SSB) is a five-day personality assessment procedure conducted for officer-level selection for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Coast Guard. This book presents an in-depth and detailed analysis of the tests and suggests practical methods to prepare in a methodical way.
