The Long Shadow of the Dragon: Power, Politics and Ambition offers a comprehensive examination of China’s rise and its implications for India and the Indo-Pacific. The volume explores China’s civilisational history, nationalism, political system, developmental model, strategic culture and vision of national rejuvenation. It analyses the evolution of the Chinese Communist Party, China’s grand strategy and the modernisation of the People’s Liberation Army across multiple domains. The book also assesses China’s expanding economic, technological, military and diplomatic influence, its role in the emerging world order and its ambitions towards 2049 and beyond. Bringing together multidisciplinary perspectives, this publication provides valuable insights for policymakers, diplomats, military professionals, scholars and students seeking to understand China’s power, politics and strategic ambitions.