The China Factor

Beijing's Expanding Engagement in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Myanmar

Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Année: 2022
• ISBN:
  9781000833508
• Édition: 1
• Sujet: Política y relaciones internacionales
• Sous-sujet: Política asiática

India's 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 China's engagement with the countries in India's neighbourhood and understand the strategic implications that arise for New Delhi.

Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury's The China Factor explores Beijing's 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 Delhi's 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 China's engagement with India's 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).

Table des matières

• Cover Page
• Half Title page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Centre for Air Power Studies
• Dedication
• Contents
• List of Figures and Tables
• List of Abbreviations
• Introduction
• Acknowledgements
• Overview
• 1. The Middle Kingdom China's Aspirations and the Importance of History
• 2. The Belt and Road Initiative
• 3. Sri Lanka China's Increasing Influence in Sri Lanka
• 4. Maldives China's Wider Ambitions in the Maldives
• 5. Bangladesh China's Balanced and Cautious Engagement with Bangladesh
• 6. Myanmar China's Multi-Faceted Relations with Myanmar
• Conclusion
• Endnotes
• Index