The Cold War on the Periphery by Robert Mcmahon

The Cold War on the Periphery by Robert Mcmahon

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Focusing on the two decades framed by Indian independence in 1947 and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, this study examines American policy towards the Indian subcontinent, and analyzes the motivations behind America's pursuit of Pakistan and India as strategic Cold War prizes.

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The Cold War on the Periphery by Robert Mcmahon

Focusing on the two decades framed by Indian independence in 1947 and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, this study examines American policy towards the Indian subcontinent, and analyzes the motivations behind America's pursuit of Pakistan and India as strategic Cold War prizes.
A magnificent book, written with remarkable clarity.. The best book we have on the process of American involvement in South Asia, 1945-1965, and a critique of Cold War policies in the Third World. Reviews in American History
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ISBN 13 9780231082266
ISBN 10 0231082266
Title The Cold War on the Periphery
Author Robert Mcmahon
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Columbia University Press
Year published 1994-03-01
Number of pages 431
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