A recently published book titled “21st Century High-Politics in the Indo-Pacific and the Bay of Bengal” by NOVA Science Publishers, New York, USA and authored by Professor Dr. Mohd. Aminul Karim was launched at the International Conference on “Redefining the Role of the Military in Democratization” at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand –Shilling Club– on 5 July 2017. Professor Steven Ratuva, Chief Coordinator of the Conference and Madam Ratuva were kind enough to do the launching. Prior to that the Professor was requested to say a few words on the book.