Table of Contents

Part I: 1. Introduction; 2. The Sino-Indian rivalry: spatial and positional contestation; Part II. Spatial and Positional Considerations and Violence: 3. The Sino-Indian rivalry: the positional dimension (1940s–1950s) ; 4. Positional issues and the 1962 Sino-Indian War; Part III. The Evolution of the Rivalry: 5. Crises in Sino-Indian relations; 6. Asymmetries and rivalry: economic, nuclear, naval; Part IV. Interconnected Rivalries and Systemic Considerations: 7. The emergence of a triadic rivalry; 8. The Sino-Indian rivalry in regional and global context; Part V: 9. Conclusion.

Promotional Information

Draws on theoretical literature on international rivalries to explain the origins and evolution of the Sino-Indian rivalry.

About the Author

Šumit Ganguly is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science and holds the Rabindranath Tagore Chair in Indian Cultures and Civilizations at Indiana University, Bloomington. Manjeet S. Pardesi is Senior Lecturer in the Political Science and International Relations Programme and Asia Research Fellow at the Centre for Strategic Studies at Victoria University of Wellington. William R. Thompson is Distinguished Professor and Rogers Chair in Political Science emeritus at Indiana University, Bloomington.

Reviews

'This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Sino-Indian strategic rivalry. It demonstrates that the rivalry is rooted not simply in a territorial dispute, but also in a larger struggle for influence in the Asia-Pacific region. As the authors explain, this rivalry, though regional in nature, could trigger systemic war.' S. Paul Kapur, US Naval Postgraduate School

'Here is an impressive book explaining the positional dimensions of the China-India rivalry, a topic that hitherto has been neglected in the literature. As such the book is a must read for all interested in the larger causes of this enduring rivalry, its implications for theory and policy, especially for balance of power and status competition.' T.V. Paul, McGill University

'Ganguly, Pardesi and Thompson have written a timely and thorough analysis of one of the most significant yet understudied rivalries in contemporary international relations. Highly recommended.' Andrew Scobell, United States Institute of Peace

'The book is engaging, coherent and compelling. It is highly recommended to both academics and policy-makers, as well as students working on strategic rivalry and China-India relations.' Amrita Jash, International Affairs