Routledge Limited War in South Asia - Military Strategy & Operational Art

This comprehensive analysis examines the origins, courses and consequences of conventional wars in post-colonial South Asia, filling a significant gap in military history scholarship. Focusing on China, India and Pakistan, the book takes a unique regional approach by linking South Asian rivalries between India and Pakistan with global superpower competitions involving the US, USSR, and later Russia. Since World War II, the Indian subcontinent has witnessed large-scale conventional warfare on multiple occasions, yet scholarly analysis of these conflicts remains sparse. This volume redefines war in a broader geopolitical perspective, exploring how regional tensions and international power dynamics have shaped military strategy and operational decisions across South Asia. Published by Routledge, it provides essential reading for military historians, strategic analysts, and students of international relations seeking to understand the complex interplay of regional and global forces that have influenced warfare in this critical region.