"This book deals with the 70-year-old peaceful struggle for autonomy/independence of the Tibetan Buddhist living in the 'Roof of the World', Tibet. In 1950, Tibet, an erstwhile independent entity intermittently under the suzerainty of China, was coercively annexed by the People's Republic of China (PRC). It is located in the Himalayan region bordering India and the PRC, the two major players in Asia. The book describes the contemporary history of Tibet and analyzes the implications of autonomy especially in the context of geostrategic significance of Tibet to India and China. The response of the PRC and India towards Tibetan autonomy is very important to understand the undercurrents of international relations in the Himalayas. Concomitantly in the 21st century the international response is also significant in helping the move towards autonomy to erstwhile groups of people that have a common cultural identity. The relative significance of the right of a modern state to territorial integrity and people's right of self-determination are discussed in detail. Though people's right to self-determination has been an internationally recognized principle, its implementation depends on the persistence of the struggle for autonomy/independence, the means adopted, and the international response toward it. The interplay of international politics with national interests of major players in the era of globalization is also dealt with. Thus, in the era of human security and human rights, the Tibetan quest for autonomy has solicited great significance"--

Tibet has been the point of contention between India and China for a very long time. Both India and China consider Tibet vital of their national security. Any strong power established in Tibet, can become a direct threat to India. Tibetan developments are therefore the central theme of this book. This book covers relations between these countries keeping in mind border disputes, Tibetan problem, economic factors, religious factors and cultural factors. History, present scenario and the future of relations between these three countries is covered in this book in a very systematic and organized manner. A very well researched book, it will prove to be a greate help to all those individuals studying relations between India, China and Tibet.

Has there been any substantial change in the China-India relations since the end of Cold War? If there has, what is the driving force behind it? And what will characterize this relationship in the future: rivalry, alliance or cooperation? It is exactly these questions that Security Perception and China-India Relations attempt to address.In this book, Li Li, a Chinese scholar, starts her study on China-India relations with a new approach.

Contributed articles reflecting India's stand towards foreign policy on the issue of Tibet with China from 1949-1984.