Subir Bhaumik’s Insurgent Crossfire is an incisive and meticulously researched account of the complex insurgencies that have plagued Northeast India for decades. The book maps the historical roots of ethnic tensions, the role of geography in isolating the region, and the impact of flawed policies. Bhaumik provides rare access to field interviews, intelligence insights, and ground-level reporting, making this a seminal text for understanding India’s internal security dilemmas.