Frontiers, Insurgencies and Counter-Insurgencies in South Asia

The book explores the historical origins of current border disputes and insurgencies in South Asia through a cross-cultural lens across Eurasia and Afro-Asia. It examines how the frontiers of British India were established through negotiations and organized violence, influencing the formation of modern India and Pakistan. The analysis reveals how these historical processes have shaped contemporary counter-insurgency strategies, providing insight into the complex interplay of history and conflict in the region.