“Kennedy is theoretically innovative and provides rich and detailed case studies based upon research in India, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His in-depth cases cannot be ignored by any scholar trying to understand Chinese and Indian foreign policy behavior under Mao and Nehru, respectively.” -Manjeet S. Pardesi, Indiana University, Perspectives on Politics
1. Introduction; 2. National efficacy beliefs and foreign policy; Part I. Mao's China: 3. Same revolution, different dreams; 4. Mao's adventure in Korea; 5. Persistent pugnacity; Part II. Nehru's India: 6. Gandhi's dissimilar disciples; 7. Nehru's misstep in Kashmir; 8. Determined diplomacy; 9. Conclusion.