Decoding the Chessboard of Asian Geopolitics: Asian Powerplay in East and Southeast Asia, The Global North, and Other Emerging Issues

Nandy, Debasish

ISBN 10: 981963072X / ISBN 13: 9789819630721

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Decoding the Chessboard of Asian Geopolitics: Asian Powerplay in East and Southeast Asia, The Global North, and Other Emerging Issues
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 981963072X
• ISBN 13: 9789819630721
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book is part of a two-volumes exploration comprising 18 chapters organized into four distinct thematic sections. This volume delves into the geopolitical dynamics and power relations in East and Southeast Asia and the Global North. It examines the interactions of regional and extra-regional powers from both military and soft power perspectives. It highlights China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Russia's involvement in Myanmar's political economy, and Taiwan's situation. It also examines the dynamics of India-Taiwan relations and North Korea's foreign policy. This book presents interconnected discussions on various themes, offering valuable insights for readers. It provides useful insights into the role of the Global North from multiple perspectives. This will benefit students, scholars, and academicians from diverse disciplines such as International Relations, Foreign Policy, Defence and Strategic Studies, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Journalism. The other volume provides an in-depth analysis of the intricate power struggles within this Asian region, with a particular focus on India, and delves into the power dynamics of Central Asia, and West Asia offering a comprehensive examination of the geopolitical and power-related issues that shape these regions.

About the Author

Debasish Nandy, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Kazi Nazrul University in Asansol, West Bengal, India.  He has also been a visiting faculty member at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a Visiting Fellow at the Osaka School of International Public Policy.

Monojit Das, Ph.D., focuses on geopolitics and national security. He serves as the Hon. Executive Editor of IADN Indian Aerospace and Defence News, which has been a leading defense magazine in India since 2012. His publications on national security and geopolitical issues have been incorporated into the curricula of various institutions. In addition to his academic pursuits, he has experience in fostering academic exchanges and promoting Indian education through collaboration and coordination with the ICCR and MEA.