Defending India

A comprehensive review of the management of conflicts and challenges to India's security during its first half century as a free country.

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Singh (a leading member of the Bharatiya Janata Party of India) discusses the military aspects of Indian national security. He traces the evolution of India's military from early, pre-Islamic times to the British period. He includes an examination of the Maratha and Sikh phases as well as post-independence changes. Analyzing the management capabilities of India's leadership, he explores the budgeting of resources for defense and identifies future trends. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

Jaswant Singh is Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India in New Delhi.