In other words, China and India are locked in a classic security dilemma: one country sees its actions as defensive, but the same actions appear aggressive to the other. Beijing fears that an unrestrained Indian power-particularly one that is backed by the West and Japan-would not only threaten China's security along its restive southwestern frontiers (Tibet and Xinjiang) but also obstruct China's expansion southwards. Faced with exponential growth in China's power and influence, India feels the need to take counterbalancing measures and launch strategic initiatives to emerge as a great power, but these are perceived as challenging and threatening in China. Both China and India are feeling the pressure of diminishing oil discoveries and flat-lined oil production at a time when expansion of their domestic economies is rapidly increasing demand for energy. They have made energy the focal point of their diplomatic overtures to states far and wide. More significantly, faced with a market in which politics has an equal, if not greater, influence on price as economics, the two have also decided to coordinate their efforts to secure energy resources overseas. This book provides deep insight to various dimensions of issues relating to development of this subject.
About the Author
Col. S.P. Bahera (Retd.) Was commissioned in regimental of army in 1963. He did his M.A. In Sociology and M.phil. In Defence and Strategic studies from Madras University. He has been throughout a serious officer and well disciplined. For his dedication and valour to his job he was awarded various medals. He has penned several articles published in various defence journals.
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