India/World Politics

"The New China Playbook" concludes with a reflection on the evolving dynamics of China's interactions with the world. Jin stresses the importance of understanding China's journey as part of an ongoing evolution, emphasizing the need to find a balance between growing wealth and maintaining social harmony.

"Beijing Rules" by Allen explores China's tactics to exploit Western vulnerabilities, such as linking market access to political compliance, deploying punitive tariffs, conducting disinformation campaigns, using private firms for global surveillance, and using vaccines as geopolitical bargaining chips.

The book "Northeast India: A Political History" occasionally becomes repetitive when narrating how each state merged with the Indian state, as a result of the British colonial era.

Lok Raj Baral's "Nepal: From Monarchy to Republic" delves into the nation's transition from monarchy to republic in 2008, following a decade-long civil war and popular uprising.

"Who Cares about Parliament" by Derek O'Brien, a politician, quizmaster, and Rajya Sabha member from West Bengal, critiques how the Indian Parliament has been undermined and disrespected in the last decade by the ruling party and its allies.

The profiles within "She, the Leader" cast a luminous spotlight on the outstanding contributions that women politicians have made to the vibrant tapestry of Indian politics.