India's Quest for Security: Defence Policies 1947-1965

India's Quest for Security: Defence Policies, 1947-1965 explores the intricate challenges faced by India in its pursuit of national security during its formative years as an independent nation. Against the backdrop of two immutable truths of international relations—the primacy of national self-interest and the enduring role of military power—the book examines how India navigated the complexities of defense policy from 1947 to 1965. It scrutinizes the strategies adopted by the Indian governm...