India, Vietnam and the Indo-Pacific - 9780367492663

Taylor & Francis

India, Vietnam and the Indo-PacificExpanding Horizons\nAuthor(s): Pankaj K Jha, Vo Xuan Vinh\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge India\nISBN-13: 9780367492663, 978-0367492663\nSynopsis\nThis book delves into the examination of bilateral relations between India and Vietnam in the 21st century and how the Indo-Pacific as a geo-political construct lends itself to the improvement of their engagement. \n\nWith the rise and increasing assertiveness of China, the slow growth of the United States, the resurgence of Japan, and the oscillating role of ASEAN as a multilateral organization, the Indo-Pacific has emerged as a theatre of international geostrategic competition. This book studies these changing geopolitical realities and new evolving strategic configurations, while addressing political, economic, defence, and strategic aspects of the relationship along with the role of China and the US in facilitating ties. Indias Act East Polic.