China and India: Cooperation or Conflict?

Author: Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu, Jing-dong Yuan

Condition: Very good. Identifying mark in ink on first page

Paperback

205 pages

This current world affairs book was a project of the International Peace Academy & the Monterey Institute of International Studies.

India’s nuclear tests in May 1998, swiftly followed by Pakistan’s in a direct response, marked a turning point in global arms control and non-proliferation. These tests significantly altered the geostrategic landscape of South Asia, reshaping regional security dynamics and international diplomacy.

This volume explores the impact of the 1998 nuclear tests on China and India’s threat perceptions and examines how they might influence the resolution of their territorial disputes, their long-term security strategies, great power diplomacy—particularly with the United States—and their ongoing competition for influence in Asia. Key factors shaping this complex bilateral relationship include shifting national security strategies, the entangled China-Pakistan-India dynamic, the evolving China-United States-India strategic triangle, and the role of domestic political actors in both countries.

The book is structured into six chapters. Chapter 1 provides historical context on Sino-Indian relations. Chapter 2 examines how Beijing and New Delhi perceive security threats. Chapter 3 assesses the role of the United States in their strategic calculations. Chapter 4 explores cooperative security negotiations between China and India. Chapter 5 analyses the influence of domestic political and economic factors. Finally, Chapter 6 evaluates future prospects for Sino-Indian relations in light of these evolving dynamics.

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