Armed forces and nation-building / editor Sushma Sood ; foreword by V.P. Malik.

Contributed articles with reference to India.

Includes bibliographical references.

Defence, an overview / J.F.R. Jacob -- National security : integrated approach to policy making / H. Kaul -- National security perspective of India : a blueprint / Arun Sahgal -- Creation of the national security council in India / Gopalji Malviya, Ranganathan -- India's role in the security of the South Asian Sub-continent / O.P. Kaushik -- Airpower and changing security : perspectives in South Asia / B.K. Bishnoi -- The role of seapower in nation-building / Mihir Roy -- Can China afford a major war with India? / S.B.L. Kapoor -- Defence preparedness and man behind the gun : a "remote" back seat / Jagjit Singh -- Civil-military relations / K.M. Seth -- Army development group / S.S. Grewal -- Armed forces and media management / R.K. Kaushal

There has been only one institution in the Country which has weathered all political, social and economic turbulences since independence without losing its Balance and has been steadfast like the Pole Star in maintaining its Ethics and ethos. It is time that the nation while carrying out a performance Review of its critical sinews salutes this grand old institution-the Armed Forces of India. The book is a compilation of articles by distinguished and decorated Military Men giving their insights on the various imperatives of national security and their ramifications on national development. The distinguished authoress has supplemented the work of Soldiers by pitching in articles from eminent academics to present a versatile view of the issues involved.