My enemy's enemy: India in Afghanistan from the Soviet invasion to the US withdrawal

The archetype of 'my enemy's enemy is my friend', India's political and economic presence in Afghanistan is often viewed as a Machiavellian ploy aimed against Pakistan. Challenging deeply held beliefs about an India-Pakistan proxy war, this work offers a nuanced explanation of In...

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1. Verfasser: Paliwal, Avinash ca. 20./21. Jh (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London Hurst & Company 2017
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Zusammenfassung:The archetype of 'my enemy's enemy is my friend', India's political and economic presence in Afghanistan is often viewed as a Machiavellian ploy aimed against Pakistan. Challenging deeply held beliefs about an India-Pakistan proxy war, this work offers a nuanced explanation of India's strategic intent and actions, which is critical to resolving the seemingly unending war in Afghanistan, as well as wider bilateral disputes between the two South Asian rivals
Beschreibung:Previously issued in print: 2017. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:9780190872564
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780190685829.001.0001