{"product_id":"the-silent-coup-a-history-of-indias-deep-state-hardcover","title":"The Silent Coup : A History Of India's Deep State | Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Silent Coup: A History of India's Deep State\u003c\/strong\u003e by Josy Joseph examines how India's democratic institutions have evolved alongside decades of internal conflict and expanding security powers. Drawing on more than twenty years of reporting on insurgencies, terrorism and the country's security establishment, the book investigates how responses to militancy have influenced governance, law enforcement and democratic accountability. It is intended for readers interested in contemporary Indian politics, public policy, national security and constitutional issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the relationship between insurgency, counterterrorism and state institutions, arguing that prolonged security challenges have reshaped the functioning of investigative agencies and the wider administrative system. Through its examination of these developments, it offers readers a perspective on the changing nature of democracy, state power and institutional oversight in modern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on extensive investigative reporting, Josy Joseph traces how the rise of insurgencies during the 1980s and 1990s placed increasing pressure on India's security apparatus. As militant movements became more organised and complex, institutions responsible for maintaining law and order adopted new methods to confront emerging threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silent Coup discusses the roles of police forces, intelligence agencies, federal investigative bodies and tax authorities, examining how their responses to prolonged security challenges affected democratic processes. It also considers the broader consequences of these developments for constitutional governance and public institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connection between insurgencies and changes within India's security establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn examination of policing, intelligence and investigative institutions during periods of internal conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow counterterrorism measures influenced democratic institutions and constitutional governance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book's perspective on the growth and complexity of militancy across India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of methods adopted by state agencies while responding to security threats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn investigation into the relationship between national security and institutional accountability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Indian politics and democracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and researchers of political science, governance and public policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose following national security and counterterrorism issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in investigative journalism and contemporary Indian affairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silent Coup: A History of India's Deep State presents an investigative examination of the intersection between security, governance and democracy in India. Readers seeking a factual exploration of institutional change, constitutional questions and the long-term impact of counterinsurgency policies will find it a thought-provoking contribution to discussions on modern Indian public life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Josy Joseph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54533830639891,"sku":"BY36.02","price":650.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/THESILENTCOUP_1.webp?v=1786024463","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/the-silent-coup-a-history-of-indias-deep-state-hardcover","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}