Cold War in the Himalayas

Dr. Reed Chervin researches Asia and the world. He received his PhD in International History from the University of Hong Kong in 2019 and has published in the Journal of Cold War Studies and the Journal of American-East Asian Relations.

"Chervin's book has provided a significant contribution to the history of the Sino-Indian border conflict, an issue that remains live in international politics today, and the book will be of great help to students of international history and international relations."Anton Harder, The China Quarterly, , 1-2, 2024"The Cold War in the Himalayas is a must-read for anyone interested in Asian history, India-China relations, international relations, or Cold War studies. Reed Chevrin's ability to situate a regional conflict within a global framework provides a model for how historical scholarship can illuminate contemporary geopolitical tensions." B.R. Deepak, The Sunday Guardian, December 2024"Anybody who wants to understand the complexity of the Chinese/Indian border disputes in the Himalayan region would do well to ponder this chunky book… The book is incredibly well researched and examines all the nuances of the international political manoeuvring both before and after the 1962 war… The text thrashes out the rival historical claims and counter claims… This book is essential background reading to understand why those conflicts still matter."James Crowden, Asian Affairs, 2025

• Acknowledgments, List of Figures, Note on Chinese Romanization and Translations, Introduction, Part I: The 1962 War, Chapter 1 - The 1962 War and Domestic Reactions in China and India, Chapter 2 - Immediate International Fallout, Part II: Antebellum, Chapter 3 - Chinese Views and Policies Toward the Southern Frontier, 1950-1962, Chapter 4 - Indian Views and Policies Toward the Northern Frontier, 1950-1962, Chapter 5 -Views and Policies of the Anglophone West Toward the Sino-Indian Frontier, 1950-1962, Part III: Postbellum, Chapter 6 - Chinese Post-War Overtures Abroad, 1962-1970, Chapter 7 - India's New Frontier Policies and Foreign Assistance, 1962-1970, Chapter 8 - Western Policies Toward South and Southeast Asia, plus Pakistan's Response, 1962-1970, Conclusions, Selected Bibliography, Index.