Focusing on the significant changes in India since 1980, this book explores the interplay of political, economic, and social transformations. It delves into how these shifts have shaped contemporary Indian society, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities that have emerged during this period of rapid development. Through detailed analysis, the book highlights the complexities of India's evolution on multiple fronts.
The book explores the historical roots of conflict between India and Pakistan, emphasizing the impact of British colonial policies during their withdrawal. Dr. Ganguly analyzes how the rushed disengagement process intensified ideological divisions between key political factions, particularly the Congress and the Muslim League, setting the stage for enduring tensions in the region.
Originally published in 1989, this is an empirical study of the impact of global war on the expansion and shaping of nation-states. Individual chapters examine the effects of such wars, and the preparation for them, on debt financing, expansion, military spending, welfare spending, GNP and domestic violence.
This comprehensive work draws on a wide body of theoretical literature on international rivalries to explain the origins and evolution of the Sino- Indian rivalry. It argues that the Sino-Indian rivalry has systemic implications at both global and regional levels.