Shamshad Ahmad Khan, Changing Dynamics of India-Japan Relations: Buddhism to Special Strategic Partnership. New Delhi, Pentagon Press, 2017, pp 196, INR 995. ISBN: 978-81-8274-936-8

Abstract

Japan-India relations have always been a topic close to a number of academicians for a number of reasons. However, comprehensive literature on the bilateral relations remains scattered in book chapters and international journals. A comprehensive study encompassing all the aspects of IndiaJapan relations was needed at one place in the form of a book to give a clear picture about the multi-faceted aspects of the much talked about bilateral relations to readers. The book authored by Shamshad Khan has attempted to give a holistic view of these bilateral relations. The title of the book itself is explanatory and one can have a basic knowledge of everything starting from religion to more contemporary foreign policy and strategic issues. The book is divided into eight chapters, starting from chapter on Buddhism to the last concluding chapter which does provide some policy suggestions.