"Examines Sir Olaf Caroe's role in Britain's withdrawal from South Asia, the geopolitics behind India's independence in 1947, and the historical precedents of South Asian strategy"--Provided by publisher.

The viceroy's study group -- The Indian center -- India's outer ring : the buffer system and the future of the great game -- India's outer ring : the Soviet Union and Southwest Asia -- India's outer ring : China and Southeast Asia -- India's inner ring : Baluchistan, Nepal, and the Naga Hills -- The North-west Frontier -- Islam, Pakistan, and the future of the great game.