The China Factor

Indias relations with China are at a crossroads. Apart from examining the complex and dynamic bilateral relations, it is equally important to highlight the nuances of Chinas engagement with the countries in Indias neighbourhood and understand the strategic implications that arise for New Delhi. Shantanu Roy-Chaudhurys The China Factor explores Beijings political, economic, and defence relations with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and weighs the dividends of the bilateral relationships to better comprehend the geopolitical subtleties in the region. The book subsequently draws out the implications for India, illuminates New Delhis engagement with its neighbours, and suggests policy recommendations for a way forward. Drawing from diverse sources, including government documents and literature from India, China, and the countries being studied, along with interviews with serving and former officials, The China Factor offers a detailed investigation into Chinas engagement with Indias neighbourhood, which necessitates a deeper understanding as New Delhi manoeuvres the tectonic shifts in its external environment. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan).