Nehru's China Conundrum: Balancing Domestic Priorities And Foreign Policy Ambitions After Independence

Excerpts from 'Cross Winds: Nehru, Zhou And The Anglo-American Competition Over China', the latest book by retired foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale, who has also served as India's Ambassador to China.

Vijay Gokhale's book delves into PM Nehru's foreign policy challenges, particularly regarding China, as India navigated its newfound Independence. ( Image Source :Getty (Modified) )

Vijay Gokhale, a retired foreign secretary and India's former Ambassador to China, has in his latest book, 'Cross Winds: Nehru, Zhou And The Anglo-American Competition Over China', unravelled the intricate web of post-WWII Asian geopolitics, revealing the pivotal role played by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. This excerpt delves into Nehru's foreign policy challenges, particularly regarding China, as India navigated its newfound Independence. It highlights the complexities