The Cold War in the Himalayas
Multinational Perspectives on the Sino-Indian Border Conflict, 1950-1970
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:1st Dec '25
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Extensive in scope and drawing on newly available evidence from multinational archives, this book reconsiders Sino-Indian border issues during the middle Cold War using multiple established analytical frameworks. It demonstrates how key countries perceived and engaged with the border conflict by aiding the two main participants morally and materially. Before, during, and after the 1962 Sino-Indian border war, multinational political actors pursued their foreign policy goals (e.g., trade, security, and prestige) concerning the frontier, and often tried to destabilize spheres of influence and bolster alliances. Therefore, this contest signified a variation of the Anglo-Russian Great Game in Asia during the nineteenth century, and the theater of operations encompassed not only the border itself, but also the Himalayan kingdoms, Tibet, and Burma. A reevaluation of the border conflict between India and China is necessary given current, ongoing clashes at their still unresolved border as well as the fact that these two countries now possess enhanced technology and weapons.
"Chervin's book has provided a significant contribution to the history of the Sino-Indian border conflict, an issue that remains live in international politics today, and the book will be of great help to students of international history and international relations."
Anton Harder, The China Quarterly, , 1-2, 2024
"The Cold War in the Himalayas is a must-read for anyone interested in Asian history, India-China relations, international relations, or Cold War studies. Reed Chevrin's ability to situate a regional conflict within a global framework provides a model for how historical scholarship can illuminate contemporary geopolitical tensions."
B.R. Deepak, The Sunday Guardian, December 2024
"Anybody who wants to understand the complexity of the Chinese/Indian border disputes in the Himalayan region would do well to ponder this chunky book… The book is incredibly well researched and examines all the nuances of the international political manoeuvring both before and after the 1962 war… The text thrashes out the rival historical claims and counter claims… This book is essential background reading to understand why those conflicts still matter."
James Crowden, Asian Affairs, 2025
ISBN: 9781041187462
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 540g
294 pages