Indus Basin Uninterrupted: A History of Territory and Politics from Alexander to Nehru Publisher: Penguin Random House India The Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan marks six decades, but carries the reflection of several thousand years of history. Indus Basin Uninterrupted, with an easy narration and rich archival material, brings alive a meandering journey of peace, conflict and commerce on the Indus basin. The Indus system of rivers, as a powerful symbol of the passage of time, represents not only the interdependence and interpenetration of land and water, but equally the unfolding of political identities, social churning and economic returns. From Alexander's campaign to Qásim crossing the Indus and laying the foundation of Muslim rule in India; from the foreign invaders and their 'loot and scoot' to the Mughal rulers' perspective on hydrology and water use; from the British 'great game' on the Indus basin to the bitter and bloody Partition; and finally, as a historical pause, the signing of the Indus Waters Treaty—this book is a spectrum of spectacular events, turning points and of personalities and characters and their actions that were full of marvel. ISBN: 9780670094486, Price: ₹ 799.00 Uttam Kumar Sinha | | Book
India’s Great Power Politics Publisher: Routledge India This book examines India’s foreign and defence policy changes in response to China’s growing economic and military power and increased footprint across the Indo-Pacific. It further explores India’s role in the rivalry between China and the United States. The book looks at the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region in the Indo-Pacific geopolitical landscape and how India is managing China’s rise by combining economic cooperation with a wide set of balancing strategies. The authors in this book critically analyse the various tools of Indian foreign policy, including defence posture, security alignments, and soft power diplomacy, among others, and discuss the future trajectory of India’s foreign policy and the factors which will determine the balance of power in the region and the potential risks involved. The book provides detailed insights into the multifaceted and complex relationship between India and China and will be of great interest to researchers and students of international relations, Asian studies, political science, and economics. It will also be useful for policymakers, journalists, and think tanks interested in the India–China relationship. ISBN: 9781032045955 , Price: ? 995.00 Jo Inge Bekkevold , S. Kalyanaraman | | Book
China’s 13th Arctic Expedition Chinese scientists successfully carried out tasks at the North Pole onboard their first domestically built polar ice-breaker Xuelong 2. Bipandeep Sharma | November 10, 2023 | IDSA Comments
ASEAN’s Indo-Pacific Priorities ASEAN’s recent initiatives towards the Indo-Pacific help cement its centrality further while maintaining the grouping’s autonomy. Yukti Panwar | November 10, 2023 | IDSA Comments
Israel–Hamas Conflict and Southeast Asian Responses Southeast Asian nations’ responses to the ongoing violent conflict between Israel and Hamas are influenced by historical, domestic, demographic and strategic factors. Om Prakash Das | November 08, 2023 | IDSA Comments
Philippines and Shifting Dynamics in the South China Sea The intensification of China’s hard-line territorial claims in the East and South China Seas, matched by its unilateral actions, are threatening regional peace and stability. Temjenmeren Ao | November 07, 2023 | Issue Brief
Muizzu as the Eighth President of the Maldives: Implications for India-Maldives Relations President Mohamed Muizzu will continue security and defence cooperation with India and unlikely to cancel ongoing infrastructure projects. Gulbin Sultana | November 06, 2023 | Issue Brief
Technology Development Fund: Opportunities and Challenges The Technology Development Fund (TDF) is an important Grant-in-Aid Scheme of DRDO under Technology Management Cluster, for the purpose of inculcating defence R&D culture in private sector. Arvind Khare | November 03, 2023 | Issue Brief
Fukushima Wastewater Discharge: Japanese and Chinese Public Diplomacy Strategies Japan and China are utilising parallel strategies to influence each other and the world over the latest fault-line in their contentious relationship. Arnab Dasgupta | November 03, 2023 | IDSA Comments
Monsoon and Climate Change Threat in the Indian Ocean Region Increased collaboration among countries of the Indian Ocean Region on atmospheric and ocean studies is essential to tackle the challenge of climate change-induced vulnerabilities. Manoranjan Srivastava | November 01, 2023 | Issue Brief
