China and South Asia

This book looks at the changing dynamics and regional power play between China and South Asia. It explores crucial issues such as ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor and the changing nature of ChinaIndia relations; Chinas trident approach in South Asia and its rising influence in the region; the responses of small states to rising China; Chinas twenty-first-century Belt and Road Initiative; China and India; Chinas rise and the USAs security policy vis- -vis India; the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and regional security; and Russias Pivot to the East and its impact on the Asia-Pacific region. The volume brings together the views of scholars from China, South Asia and beyond on different aspects of China and South Asia engagement, including regional politics, connectivity, infrastructure and development projects, power politics, economy, ideology and culture. The chapters offer insights into trends and challenges within Chinas economic and security environment as impacted by globalization, regional interests and the demands of cooperation. They present critical, comprehensive and expert analyses of Chinas engagement with South Asia by covering historical, sociological, political, cultural, economic and strategic factors while including perspectives from individual countries. This volume will be useful to scholars and researchers of Chinese studies, politics and international relations, South Asian studies, foreign policy, diplomacy, security and strategic studies and political studies, as well as to those in media, policymakers, bureaucrats, diplomats and think tanks.