Kaushik Roy

This three volume series presents the best academic research on all forms of contemporary warfare in South Asia. The selected articles and papers are in an accessible format for ease of reference and cover conventional war, the nuclear shadow, insurgency, counter-insurgency, terrorism and religious conflicts. Meer

This volume traces the historical roots and evolution of insurgencies and counter-insurgencies in modern Asia. Focusing on armed rebellions and use of armed forces by both the Western powers and indigenous states from nineteenth century till the present day, the volume unravels the problematic of change-continuity and addresses key questions on the nature of warfare. Meer

This volume explores the timing and causes of the Partition of India in 1947 from the elections of 1936-7 to the acceptance of the Partition plan. It examines the major debates surrounding this momentous event and their changing nature over a period of time. Meer

This monograph analyses the rhythms of war and the geopolitical significance of Afghanistan with a focus on the interrelated concepts of weak/rentier state, great power rivalry and counter-insurgency. Meer