Perspectives on South Asian Security

This book is a collection of speeches and lectures delivered by political luminaries, practitioners and noted scholars on South Asian security at the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore.

It offers interesting insights on the emerging security dynamics of South Asia. The issues covered are highly topical and include analyses of the conflict in Afghanistan, counter-terrorism in Pakistan, conflict management in Kashmir, post-conflict restructuring in Nepal and militarization in Asia. Some of the chapters provide in-depth analyses of the regional power politics and competing foreign policy priorities, with particular emphasis on India, the major regional power. India's foreign policy and defense relations with Southeast Asia, China and Russia are covered in detail in individual chapters.

The book brings together insights from experts who have served at the highest levels of government as well as scholars and experts with firsthand experience in the field. It highlights some of the significant security issues that have a vital bearing on the future of South Asia and will be of interest to policy makers, students and observers of the South Asian security scene.

Contents:

• Introduction (Rajshree Jetly & Shanthie Mariet D'Souza)
• Is Asia Becoming a Militarized Region? — Implications for Regional Security (Shyam Saran)
• The India, Tibet and China Triangle (Mohan Guruswamy)
• India and China: Emerging Dynamics and Regional Security Perspectives (Rajshree Jetly)
• India's “Look East” Policy: The Strategic Dimension (S D Muni)
• Emerging Dimensions in Indo–Russia Defence Engagement (P L Dash)
• Post-Conflict Restructuring of Nepal: The Challenge and Prospects (Baburam Bhattarai)
• Afghan Conflict: External-Internal Dimensions (Dr Abdullah)
• Karzai's Balancing Act: Bringing “China” In? (Shanthie Mariet D'Souza)
• Counter-Terrorism Challenges in Pakistan (Samina Ahmed)
• The Challenge of Counter-Terrorism in Pakistan (Moonis Ahmar)
• U.S. Mediation in the Kashmir Conflict: Mediation vs. Conflict Management (Gayathri Lakshminarayan)

Readership: Professionals, students & researchers and general public interested in South Asia and its economic, security and social issues.
Key Features:

• Brings together valuable insights and views of prominent people in the academic and policy making circles
• Provides a comprehensive and objective study of some significant and timely issues related to South Asian security
• Serves as a valuable resource for academics, policy makers and general readers interested in South Asia