JFK'S FORGOTTEN CRISIS Hardcover

"JFK'S FORGOTTEN CRISIS: Tibet, the CIA, and the Sino-Indian War" by Bruce Riedel is a compelling historical account that sheds light on a pivotal, yet often overlooked, challenge faced by President John F. Kennedy in 1962: the Sino-Indian War. While the Cuban Missile Crisis simultaneously gripped the world's attention, Riedel, a veteran of the CIA and National Security Council, reveals Kennedy's crucial and decisive role in assisting India against the Chinese invasion, while also navigating the complex diplomatic landscape involving Pakistan. The book draws on newly declassified documents and other sources to provide a comprehensive narrative of the conflict, examining the US's covert support for Tibetan rebels and the intricate interplay of global Cold War dynamics that shaped the outcome of a war whose repercussions still resonate in South Asia today.