Book Reviews

The recent clashes between India and China in eastern Ladakh as well as the latter’s growing dominance in South Asia have put the spotlight back on the two neighbours. The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India delves into the dynamics of negotiations between these countries from the 1950s to the present time through the prism of six historical and recent events.

Vijay Gokhale, a career diplomat and India’s former foreign secretary, has served as the country’s ambassador to China. His extensive experience in Chinese politics and diplomacy is evident in the book, which contains many interesting examples of Chinese diplomatic strategy such as China being a master in manipulating time, falling back on the power of silence and emphasis on the written word.