Crunch Time: Narendra Modi's National Security Crises - Hardcover

Sreeram Chaulia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9355202563 ISBN 13: 9789355202567

Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd., 2022

Synopsis

Is India too defensive and tolerant when its core national security is threatened? Has it been a 'soft state' in responding to terrorist provocations from Pakistan and territorial encroachments from China? Does India lack a strategic culture of raising the costs of aggression by its two principal adversaries? The past record of the Indian state has been questioned on such grounds. But this changed during the prime ministership of Narendra Modi. Guided by a 'security first' vision and the doctrine of 'offensive defense', his government sought to alter the strategic calculus of India's opponents by credibly demonstrating a willingness to use commensurate military force and apply diplomatic and economic pressure. Crunch Time: Narendra Modi's National Security Crises offers a comprehensive analysis of how 'new India' conducted itself during episodes of major national security crises. It is a testament to how a strong-willed political leadership with mass social support can transform a country's strategic culture and deter its foes.

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About the Author

Sreeram Chaulia is a social scientist and opinion maker on international issues. He is professor and dean at the Jindal School of International Affairs of O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd.
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9355202563
• ISBN 13: 9789355202567
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288