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Impressive in its intelligible sophistication, this work provides a new framework of analysis of Indo-Sri Lanka relations over the last three decades. One finds in the introduction an insightful criticism of past and present approaches as well as a theoretical exposition of a new approach. This is an important contribution to the study of politics in South Asia.
South Asia has an image of being a protracted conflict-ridden region where many interstate conflicts persist without any settlement. Yet, there is no denying the fact that conflicts have con-currently created opportunities and pressures for peace; various bilateral and multilateral attempts at peacemaking have coexisted with the conflict process itself, but their success is limited in some cases. The South Asian states accept this reality; breakdown in peace ...
