A sweeping account of the historical involvement of the United States in South Asia, this informative book shows that the superpower has long had a stake in shaping politics and events in the region. From how American propaganda influenced the reception of troops stationed in India during World War II to the vagaries of the Cold War, Srinath Raghavan’s comprehensive volume goes back almost 230 years to provide vital insights into how the past influences American foreign policy today.
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