South Asia Conundrum

Autorentext

By B. M. Jain

Klappentext

This book forensically examines geopolitical, geo-economic, and geostrategic implications of the interventionist role of extra-regional powers in South Asia and its extended neighborhood, Afghanistan and Central Asia in particular.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Introduction: The Changing Geopolitical Dynamics in South Asia: An Overview Chapter 2 Contours of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Implications for India and the Extended South Asia Chapter 3 China's Belt and Road Initiative: Impact and Assessment Chapter 4 The Trump Administration's Af-Pak Policy in South Asia: Retreat or Reengagement? Chapter 5 Russia-China- Iran Trilateral Engagement with Afghanistan: Competitive Interests Chapter 6 Changing Contours in India-Russia Relations: A Reassessment Chapter 7 Russia-Pakistan Defence and Energy Cooperation: Motivations and Long Term Outcomes Chapter 8 Conclusion