The Sino-Russian Agreement of 1913 was to become the model for an Anglo-Chinese agreement on Tibet
Utilising archival documents, this book focuses on High Asian diplomatic, geopolitical and trade issues from the point of view of the British.
For Imperial Britain, the framework of High Asia between the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century hinged primarily on strategic and defensive issues.
China looks set for a new multi-faceted, autocratic and prolonged Cold War as it expands its footprint across the Indo Pacific.
British promises are unenforced and unenforceable as Hong Kong under China is no longer in any sense a credible democracy.
For India, the border remains at the heart of its relationship with China and there is too much history for any simple reset to take place.
China’s assertiveness has its roots in popular sovereignty and is motivated by perceptions of international humiliation that took place long before the current era.
China prioritizes the strategic interests of economic development and a friendly relationship with Japan over territorial disputes – which will continue to be shelved in this case.
A major confrontation between India and China will have significant regional repercussions. Therefore, both sides need to frame innovative solutions.
The threat from China, not the US request for burden-sharing, is the most acceptable reason for the Japanese to support an increase in the defense budget.
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