JFK's Forgotten Crisis: Tibet, the CIA, and the Sino-Indian War by Bruce Riedel

Description: JFK's Forgotten Crisis by Bruce Riedel The Cuban Missile Crisis defined the presidency of John F. Kennedy. But during the same week that the world stood transfixed by the possibility of nuclear war, Kennedy was also consumed by the Sino-Indian conflict. Bruce Riedel, a CIA and NAtional Security Council veteran, provides the first full narrative of this crisis, which played out during the tense negotiations with Moscow over Cuba. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Bruce Riedel provides new perspective and insights into Kennedys forgotten crisis in the most dangerous days of the cold war.The Cuban Missile Crisis defined the presidency of John F. Kennedy. But during the same week that the world stood transfixed by the possibility of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union, Kennedy was also consumed by a war that has escaped historys attention, yet still significantly reverberates today: the Sino-Indian conflict.As well-armed troops from the Peoples Republic of China surged into Indian-held territory in October 1962, Kennedy ordered an emergency airlift of supplies to the Indian army. He engaged in diplomatic talks that kept the neighboring Pakistanis out of the fighting. The conflict came to an end with a unilateral Chinese cease-fire, relieving Kennedy of a decision to intervene militarily in support of India.Bruce Riedel, a CIA and National Security Council veteran, provides the first full narrative of this crisis, which played out during the tense negotiations with Moscow over Cuba. He also describes another, nearly forgotten episode of U.S. espionage during the war between India and China: secret U.S. support of Tibetan opposition to Chinese occupation of Tibet. He details how the United States, beginning in 1957, trained and parachuted Tibetan guerrillas into Tibet to fight Chinese military forces. The United States did not abandon this covert support until relations were normalized with China in the 1970s.Riedel tells this story of war, diplomacy, and covert action with authority and perspective. He draws on newly declassified letters between Kennedy and Indian leader Jawaharlal Nehru, along with the diaries and memoirs of key players and other sources, to make this the definitive account of JFKs forgotten crisis. This is, Riedel writes, Kennedys finest hour as you have never read it before. Author Biography Bruce Riedel is senior fellow and director of the Brookings Intelligence Project. Riedel joined Brookings following a thirty-year career at the Central Intelligence Agency. He served as a senior adviser to the last four U.S. presidents on South Asia and the Middle East. In 2009 President Obama made him chairman of a strategic review of American policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Riedel has also been an adviser to the British government. Review "Superb history." —The Economist"Bruce Riedel—a national security adviser to four US presidents—brings the forgotten Indochina one to life. His book is a minor gem of elegant history writing…There is much in Riedels short book to pore over."—The Financial Times"The greatest value in JFKs Forgotten Crisis is the compelling answers it provides." —The Wall Street Journal"This short, well written, engaging book is highly recommended." —CHOICE Long Description Bruce Riedel provides new perspective and insights into Kennedys forgotten crisis in the most dangerous days of the cold war. The Cuban Missile Crisis defined the presidency of John F. Kennedy. But during the same week that the world stood transfixed by the possibility of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union, Kennedy was also consumed by a war that has escaped historys attention, yet still significantly reverberates today: the Sino-Indian conflict. As well-armed troops from the Peoples Republic of China surged into Indian-held territory in October 1962, Kennedy ordered an emergency airlift of supplies to the Indian army. He engaged in diplomatic talks that kept the neighboring Pakistanis out of the fighting. The conflict came to an end with a unilateral Chinese cease-fire, relieving Kennedy of a decision to intervene militarily in support of India. Bruce Riedel, a CIA and National Security Council veteran, provides the first full narrative of this crisis, which played out during the tense negotiations with Moscow over Cuba. He also describes another, nearly forgotten episode of U.S. espionage during the war between India and China: secret U.S. support of Tibetan opposition to Chinese occupation of Tibet. He details how the United States, beginning in 1957, trained and parachuted Tibetan guerrillas into Tibet to fight Chinese military forces. The United States did not abandon this covert support until relations were normalized with China in the 1970s. Riedel tells this story of war, diplomacy, and covert action with authority and perspective. He draws on newly declassified letters between Kennedy and Indian leader Jawaharlal Nehru, along with the diaries and memoirs of key players and other sources, to make this the definitive account of JFKs forgotten crisis. This is, Riedel writes, Kennedys finest hour as you have never read it before. Review Quote "Superb history." -The Economist "Bruce Riedel-a national security adviser to four US presidents-brings the forgotten Indochina one to life. His book is a minor gem of elegant history writing...There is much in Riedels short book to pore over."-The Financial Times "The greatest value in JFKs Forgotten Crisis is the compelling answers it provides." -The Wall Street Journal "This short, well written, engaging book is highly recommended." -CHOICE Details ISBN0815731639 Year 2017 ISBN-10 0815731639 ISBN-13 9780815731634 Format Paperback Imprint Brookings Institution Place of Publication Washington DC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 973.922 Author Bruce Riedel Short Title JFKs Forgotten Crisis Language English UK Release Date 2017-10-12 Publication Date 2017-10-12 NZ Release Date 2017-10-12 US Release Date 2017-10-12 Subtitle Tibet, the CIA, and the Sino-Indian War Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Pages 250 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2017-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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