Book Launch | China’s Wars: The Politics and Diplomacy Behind Its Military Coercion

Book Launch | China’s Wars: The Politics and Diplomacy Behind Its Military Coercion | Vijay Gokhale in Conversation with Amit Paranjape How does China make decisions on the use of military coercion? What role do politics, diplomacy, and strategic thinking play in shaping its actions? And what do these developments mean for India and the wider region? In this thought-provoking discussion hosted by Pune International Centre (PIC), former Foreign Secretary of India and author Vijay Gokhale discusses his book China’s Wars: The Politics and Diplomacy Behind Its Military Coercion in conversation with Amit Paranjape, Tech Entrepreneur, Board Member and Co-Founder of PuneTech & ReliScore. The discussion examines: China’s approach to military coercion and grey-zone conflicts The political and diplomatic factors influencing its decisions Historical case studies and recurring strategic patterns Implications for India, regional security, and international relations This session is valuable for students, researchers, policymakers, strategic affairs enthusiasts, and anyone interested in geopolitics and India–China relations. If you enjoyed this discussion, do like, share, and subscribe to the Pune International Centre YouTube channel for more conversations on public policy, geopolitics, economics, science, technology, literature, and society. #china #vijaygokhale #indiachina #geopolitics #internationalrelations #foreignpolicy #militarystrategy #indopacific #booklaunch #puneinternationalcentre #globalaffairs #diplomacy #strategicstudies