The China Pakistan Axis

China and Pakistan India’s two most powerful neighbours share an ‘all-weather’ relationship that is as reputed for its depth as it is layered in secrecy. Based on years of research and interviews Andrew Small has put together the story of China and Pakistan’s growing and in parts troubled friendship. Essential reading to understand the economic political and security map of Asia especially India’s neighbourhood The China-Pakistan Axis explains Beijing’s extraordinary support to Pakistan’s nuclearprogramme and defence planning their strategic cooperation on India the United States and Afghanistan and the implications for counter-terrorism efforts. A special chapter for this Indian edition brings the book up-to-date on China’s involvement in the Taliban talks. About the Author Andrew Small has worked on Chinese foreign and economic policy issues in Beijing Brussels London and now Washington D.C. He is a Transatlantic Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.