Aijaz Ahmad Livres

The book delves into the significant events of March 1998, when India conducted nuclear tests in the Rajasthan desert, ending a long-standing silence on its nuclear capabilities. It explores the historical context of India's earlier disavowal of nuclear development and how the subsequent detonations were leveraged by a right-wing government to strengthen its political position, emphasizing the concept of the 'Hindu bomb.' The narrative examines the implications of this shift in policy and its impact on India's geopolitical landscape.

Aijaz Ahmad presents a critical analysis of U.S. foreign policy since World War I, emphasizing its aim to eliminate communism, thwart Third World nationalism, and maintain capitalist dominance. He examines the global offensive following the USSR's collapse, highlighting the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq within this theoretical framework. The book also addresses the impact of U.S.-UK sanctions, the UN's complicity, the EU's ambiguous position, and the geopolitical significance of oil in regions like Iraq and the Caspian Sea, offering insights into contemporary imperialism.