War and Peace in Contemporary India

Chaudhuri, Rudra

Book

War and Peace in Contemporary India

War and Peace in Contemporary India examines the importance of institutions and the role played by international actors in crucial episodes of India’s strategic history.

By Rudra Chaudhuri

Published on Nov 30, 2021

Routledge

About the Author

Rudra Chaudhuri

Former Director, Carnegie India

Rudra Chaudhuri was the director of Carnegie India. His research focuses on the diplomatic history of South Asia, contemporary security issues, and the important role of emerging technologies and digital public infrastructure in diplomacy, statecraft, and development. He and his team at Carnegie India chair and convene the Global Technology Summit, co-hosted with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

Recent Work

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The India-United Kingdom Technology and Security Initiative: Ideas for Change
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  Rudra Chaudhuri, Tejas Bharadwaj, Konark Bhandari, …
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Indian Airstrikes in Pakistan: May 7, 2025
- Rudra Chaudhuri

South Asia India Foreign Policy

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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