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Incorporating the most current information to hand, the expert international contributors to this handbook examine the economies and geopolitical developments of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. With Cutting edge analysis and rich comparative data, this is an essential reference for students, researchers, and practitioners.

Examines traditional traditional and non-traditional security threats in South Asia. The book contains various articles contributed by distinguished scholars in their own respective areas.

This book is the outcome of an International Conference held in Nairobi in March 2014 that was jointly organised by the Indian Ocean Rim Association and the Indian Ocean Research Group. It describes, discusses, explains and evaluates Indian Ocean Maritime Africa's changing geo-economic and geopolitical linkages to other Indian Ocean Rim states.

Relations between the two Asian giants have experienced profound upheaval over the past five decades. A closer examination of the Chinese and Indian perspectives on the emerging world order reveal their differences. In spite of these major differences, the relationship between India and China has a global significance.

Describes the journey of BrahMos which made India a world leader in missile technology with the fastest, high precision supersonic cruise Missile, realized in short time with a novel collaborative effort between India and Russia. The book highlights how an investment of US$300 million has delivered orders in excess of US$6 billion.

We are living in an era not only dominated but often driven by new and emerging technologies. Space technology is a classic example of an emerging capability that has a multitude of applications. This volume offers an informed basis to continue the debate on the opportunities and challenges relating to the commercialisation of space.

Identifies a range of structural as well as personality factors which continue to shape the trajectory of domestic Chinese nationalism and its projection internationally. The book will be of enduring interest to both scholars and students of Chinese as well as practitioners and policymakers interested in China.

Space security, which includes the security of Space assets and the ability to use Space for civilian and security purpose, is also attracting increasing attention. This book provides an introduction to space security.

Examines the problem of terrorism in South Asia. The contributors to the volume provide valuable insights on the issue of terrorism and suggest measures to deal with the problem. They consider terrorism as a phenomenon that has been harmful to society, economy and polity of the South Asian nations.

An academic effort by learned and practising managers, researchers, trainers and consultants from different parts of the globe, this encyclopaedia is designed to meet the expectations of academics wishing to know more about organisational behaviour.

Nuclear arms control and non-proliferation is a complex subject of immense and abiding global concern. This encyclopaedia covers the gamut of nuclear arms, their proliferation and non-proliferation, nuclear accidents and their management, a holistic view on disarmament, nuclear weapon free zones, ballistic missiles, and strategic arms limitation.

Among the most significant challenges that India and Africa face are reforms in global governance institutions, maritime security threats in the Indian Ocean, energy insecurity and the rise of extremism and terrorism. This volume combines Indian and African perspectives with regard to the common security challenges they are likely to face in the future.

With its rising economic status and increasing acceptance of its role as an indispensable player in global politics, India has enhanced its engagement with the Oceania. The region comprises 14 Pacific island nations and Australia and New Zealand. This book explores the vistas of cooperation, highlighting the common issues and concerns.

A collection of papers presented by the authors at a conference organized by CRRID on "India and Southern Africa: Forging Ahead Through Partnership", held at Chandigarh in February 2014, in partnership with ICWA. The contributors are a mix of theoreticians and practitioners, comprising the academia, former diplomats turned businessmen, media personalities and professionals.

Traces the various contemporary interactions between Europe, essentially the European Union, and the emerging big economies of Asia, primarily China and India. Covering strategic partnerships, the environment, values and human rights, international organisations, trade and investment, the author considers that Europe and emerging Asia could be natural partners.

The story of developing India's maritime capacity, since independence, is also about the kind of international and regional footprint it needs to have. In this book, the author discusses India's new and old maritime challenges and contextualises them in terms of its inherent institutional strengths to cope with their bewildering complexity.

Examines the historical, cultural, economic, and geopolitical perspectives on Mongolia and its relations with its neighbours. The book will be of interest for students, academics, think tanks, NGOs and all those interested in South, Central Asian, East Asian and Eurasian politics, international relations and security studies.

Terrorism is a major contemporary security problem and will, in all likelihood, remain so for the foreseeable future. South Asian states are particularly afflicted. The reasons for this are varied. These include disputed borders and areas, and ambiguous as well as inherited administration in. This volume examines terrorism in the region.

Provides an holistic and balanced view of China. Until recently China has been an enigma, especially Indians. China's "bamboo curtain", its background of exclusiveness and insularity have compounded the problem.

Provides an in depth study of Gandhian idealism and strategies of inclusion. This outstanding book will be great use to students and scholars of all fields as well as general readers, social workers and green radicals.

Presents a collection of papers contributed by eminent scholars and analysts from the South Asian region on how they visualize South Asia a decade in the future. This has been primarily motivated by the desire to think collectively about the region's future.

Covers the concepts involved in the business of crude oil. The book explores oil trading strategies in global markets that ensure oil trading derivatives programs achieve their goals and do not add unexpected or unwanted risks to oil companies.

Explores a wide variety of themes that essentially reflect, overtly or subtly, on the processes of nation building. The book reveals the author's ever maturing understanding of the role of inspiring leaders, metaphysical essences of life and society, traumatic events and processes in history, and the human quest towards institution /nation building.

Aims to demystify aspects and effects of nuclear weapons so that civil and military defence planners have a reasonable idea about the scale and magnitude of disaster that will follow a nuclear attack. As a natural corollary, the book examines the type and nature of post-attack disaster management operations that may have to be launched following a counter-value strike.

Contains papers presented at the 18th Asian Security Conference at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses held in February 2016. The authors, drawn from government, law enforcement, diplomacy, private sector, armed forces and academia, examine a range of issues central to cybersecurity.

Rivers are the most visible form of fresh water. Rivers are ancient and older than civilizations - a "mini cosmos" spawning history, tales, spirituality, and technological incursions. Flowing rivers are the largest renewable water resource as well as a crucible for both human and aquatic ecosystems. This volume explores rivers and the role they play.