Indian Strategic Thought An Interpretive Essay George K. Tanham Laat aed‘The research described in this report was sponsored by the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. ‘The research was conducted in the National Defense Research Institute, RAND's federally fund- ed research and development center sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Staff, Contract No. ‘MDA903-90-C-0004. 0-8330-1269-X RAND is a nonprofit institution that seeks to improve public policy through research and analysis. Publications of RAND do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the sponsors of RAND research Published 1992 by RAND. 1700 Main Street, P.O, Box 2138, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138R-4207-USDP Indian Strategic Thought An Interpretive Essay George K. Tanham Prepared for the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy RAND Approved tor public release: distbution unlimited