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Andrea Benvenuti, "Nehru's Bandung: Non-Alignment and Regional Order in Indian Cold War Strategy" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in East Asian Studies

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The Rise and Fall of the Colombo Powers

This chapter explores the brief history of the Colombo powers from their inception in 1954 to their last meeting in 1956, focusing on their role in the Bandung Conference. It discusses the ideological divides among participating nations regarding non-alignment, particularly highlighting varying perspectives from India, Pakistan, and Burma. Additionally, the narrative examines the influences of key leaders and the broader geopolitical implications of their decisions during this pivotal period in Southeast Asia.

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