The China-India Border Dispute

The China-India Border Dispute weaves together sweeping historical research, sharp legal analysis, and rich cultural insight to shed light on one of the world's most intricate frontiers. Praised by Professor Anthony Carty for its daring intellectual scope and anthropological richness, Fozia Nazir Lone's work rises above conventional histories and legal treatises. From the era of colonial map-making to the flashpoints of modern nationalism, Lone untangles the intricate web of territory, water, law, and identity that drives the Sino-Indian rivalry. She reveals the shortcomings of Western legal frameworks and illustrates how deep-rooted national narratives and fragmented records have hardened opposing stances, all while underscoring the vital need for empathy and contextual awareness. What truly distinguishes this book, as Professor Carty observes, is its invitation to a transformative praxis: a creative, context-aware approach to engagement that draws on both bilateral and multilateral cooperation, rooted in the everyday experiences of borderland communities. Lone charts a practical path to peace, imagining cascading cooperation brought to life through layered multilateral frameworks and energised by inventive bilateral initiatives and platforms like SCO and BRICS. This indispensable work re-envisions what enduring reconciliation could look like across Asia's disputed frontiers. Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in international relations, law, and Asian studies, this book is also invaluable for diplomats and regional analysts seeking nuanced solutions to entrenched global conflicts.