Author Description
Following the end of the Cold War, the economic reforms in the early 1990s, and ensuing impressive growth rates, India has emerged as a leading voice in global affairs, particularly on international economic issues. Its domestic market is fast-growing and India is becoming increasingly important to global geo-strategic calculations, at a time when it has been outperforming many other growing economies, and is the only Asian country with the heft to counterbalance China. Indeed, so much is India defined internationally by its economic performance (and challenges) that other dimensions of its internal situation, notably relevant to security, and of its foreign policy have been relatively neglected in the existing literature. This handbook presents an innovative, high profile volume, providing an authoritative and accessible examination and critique of Indian foreign policy. The handbook brings together essays from a global team of leading experts in the field to provide a comprehensive study of the various dimensions of Indian foreign policy.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the multifaceted evolution and strategic trajectory of Indian foreign policy in the post-Cold War era. The editors, C. Raja Mohan, David M. Malone, and Srinath Raghavan, leverage their extensive academic and policy-oriented backgrounds to curate a collection of essays that move beyond purely economic interpretations of India's global standing. By integrating security, domestic political constraints, and historical context, the text provides a comprehensive framework for understanding India's role as a rising power and a regional counterbalance to China.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of India's post-1990s economic reforms and their impact on diplomatic strategy.
- Examinations of regional security dynamics and India's relationship with major global powers.
- Assessments of internal domestic factors influencing external policy decisions.
- Essays from a diverse, international cohort of subject matter experts.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on contemporary policy rather than ancient or pre-colonial diplomatic history.
- It does not provide a predictive model for future geopolitical shifts but rather analyzes existing trends and historical data.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and scholars in international relations frequently cite this volume as a foundational reference for understanding the complexities of India's modern diplomatic posture. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which makes it a standard resource for graduate-level study and professional policy analysis.
Page Count:
768
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191061190
ISBN-13:
9780191061196
India
Asian Studies
International relations
Indian History
Geopolitics
Foreign Policy