Nehru’s Bandung

Shed light on a pivotal, overlooked chapter of India’s Cold War diplomacy and international strategy with Nehru’s Bandung by Andrea Benvenuti!

About the Book: “An excellent illustration of how Nehru conducted India’s quest for international standing.” — Survival, Journal of the International Institute for Strategic Studies

Starting with the momentous organization of the first Asian-African Conference in Bandung in April 1955, Nehru’s Bandung explores Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s ambitious vision for global diplomacy during the early Cold War. Drawing on comprehensive Indian, Western, and Chinese archival sources, Andrea Benvenuti examines how a initially sceptical Nehru seized the opportunity to champion a neutral Asian "area of peace" anchored in the five principles of peaceful coexistence (Panchsheel).

Beyond transcending superpower tensions, Nehru saw the Bandung Conference as a crucial mechanism to secure China’s commitment to peaceful coexistence and regional stability. It was a grand, soaring vision that ultimately clashed with China's pursuit of narrow national interests. Essential reading for students of independent India’s foreign policy, international relations, and the origins of the Non-Aligned Movement, this book offers a masterclass in diplomatic history.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Acclaimed Scholarly Insight: Praised by leading international relations journals for its rigorous examination of Nehruvian diplomacy.

• Extensively Researched: Built upon deep archival research spanning Indian, Western, and Chinese historical records.

• Crucial Historical Context: Explores the roots of the Non-Aligned Movement, India-China relations, and the geopolitical landscape of the mid-20th century.

• The Perfect Gift: An intellectual treasure for political science scholars, historians, civil services aspirants, and readers of international affairs.