1st Edition

Perspectives for India Defence Cooperation in South Asia

By Mandeep Singh Copyright 2026
194 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

194 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book examines defence cooperation frameworks in South Asia, analyzing existing mechanisms and their limitations. It provides detailed comparison of defence cooperation models used by USA and China, offering insights into effective partnership strategies. The author critically evaluates current bilateral and multilateral defence arrangements while proposing enhanced mechanisms for India's... Read more

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Introduction

  1. Defence Cooperation Defined

  2. Why Defence Cooperation with South Asian Countries?

  3. Present Mode of Defence Cooperation and its Shortcomings

  4. Defence Cooperation Models in USA and China

  5. Suggested Model

  6. Suggested Mechanisms for India

Notes

Index

Biography

Mandeep Singh has held several important command and staff appointments during his military service including instructional assignments in the prestigious Army War College, India. He has served in strife torn areas in Africa as a Military Observer with the United Nations where he interacted with personnel from several armies under the UN umbrella. Taking a keen interest in strategic affairs, international relations, and military diplomacy, he has put across his ideas in several professional journals. After retirement from the Army in 2018, he has also held important key assignments in the corporate world.