India and the Sovereignty Principle: The Disaggregation Imperative

Chaudhuri, Rudra; Roy, Nabarun

Book

India and the Sovereignty Principle: The Disaggregation Imperative

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of India's evolving relationship with sovereignty in a complex global order. Moving beyond conventional narratives, it examines how the sovereignty principle shapes India's behavior across four critical domains—from traditional military power to contemporary data governance.

By Rudra Chaudhuri and Nabarun Roy

Published on Sep 26, 2025

India Security

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