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This book explores India's strategic thought and culture since its independence in 1947, focusing on its foreign policy and geopolitical strategies. It examines India's attempts to unify the subcontinent, its relationships with neighboring countries, and its interactions with major global powers like the United States and China. The analysis provides insights into India's evolving role in regional and global politics. BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING Table of Contents: Introduction Indian Geopolitical Strategy Big Brother, Little Brother: India's Small Neighbors Paired Minorities: The Fraught Relationship with Pakistan Extra-Regional Powers: The United States and China Geographic Dislocation: The Fallout of Intraregional Conflict Economic Shift Balancing China Beyond South Asia: A New Strategic Direction “Natural Allies”? The United States and India in the 21st Century Small Neighbors Pakistan: Mutually Assured Construction Conclusion