UNDERSTANDING THE INDIA-CHINA BORDER Hardcover

Manoj Joshi's "Understanding the India-China Border: The Enduring Threat of War in the High Himalayas" offers a timely and in-depth analysis of the complex and often volatile disputed border between India and China. The book traces the history of six decades of mutual suspicion, hostility, and military maneuvering along the largely inhospitable frontier, from the 1962 war to the more recent clashes in 2020. Joshi, an experienced journalist and strategic affairs expert, demystifies the intricacies of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and explains how, despite agreements to maintain peace, the border has become a crucible for the geostrategic ambitions of two rising Asian giants led by strongly nationalistic regimes. He delves into the historical blunders, the ongoing military build-up, and the domestic political dimensions that continue to fuel tensions, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to comprehend one of the world's most consequential territorial disputes.