International relations Books
Pentagon Press Indo-Pak Relations Glamour, Drama or Diplomacy
Book SynopsisWhy the inherently faulty dream of Iqbal and Jinnah continues to irrigate the evil roots of the 'Pakistan's India fixation'-and how communal and international shadows -falling on the IPR, do not allow some enegizing sunlight to fall upon this genetically weak relationship, is dwelt upon, uncommonly beautifully,inthiswork. This book discards what is apparent and goes to the depths of the IAP-answering why its continuitly is essential for the very existence of Pakistan. Why, without the glue of PIA, the 'nation of Pure (Pak)' runs the danger of crumbling like a ball of moist sand, is explained herein. Further, it analyzes and lists the ten key 'stake-holders of Pakistan'. Which is topped by the Pak army and at its very bottom rests the public. This formation of the author postulates that, except for the Pakistani public, 'Indo-Pak peace' is highly toxic to basic interests and well being of its other nine stake-holders. Why and how the Pakistani army and its politicians and diplomats, under willing and or unwilling collabration by the other six stake-holders, raise unreasonable demands upon India-to make sure thate no movement towards peace between the two neighbours is made in any meeting or conference, is exposed in a decisively convincing manner. How talks take place for the sake of talks-and participants shake hands or shout undiplomatically for the benefit of their respective audience and constituencies too is dwelt upon. Diplomats and politicians of the two conflicting nations often behave and act as well-rehearsed characters of an often stage drama.
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Pentagon Press Reinvigorating IOR-ARC
Book Synopsisincludes flashpoints involving extra-regional powers; is host to a few of the fastest growing economies and emerging powr centres; and some of the crucial sea lanes pass through this space. At the same time, it is increasingly an area of rivalries, trans-national crime, non-traditional threats to security, tensions and disputes, highlighting the need for strategic and economic cooperation, particularly amongst the littoral and hinterland countries. The somewhat slow to take off Indian Ocean Rim Cooperation (IOR-ARC) initiative could become one smell effort to initiate such cooperation. The importance for closer regional co-operation amongst the countries of the Indian Ocean cannot be over-emphasised. There are positive indications that IOR-ARC may take on a renewed salience in the future due to renewed regional interest; it is likely that Indian Ocean linkages will improve, not just in matters of trade but also on a number of issues including non-traditional security threats and challenges such as sea piracy, climage change, food security, human security and environmental issues.
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Pentagon Press India's Neighbourhood: Challenges in the Next Two
Book SynopsisThey underline the challenges that confront Indian policymakers, the opportunities that are likely to emerge, and the manner in which they should frame foreign and security policies for India, to maximise the gains and minimise the losses. The key findings that emerge from this volume are: the geopolitical situation in the neighbourhood is likely to change significantly due to uncertainties in the global economy, chronic instability in the Af-Pak region, increasing salience of external factors in regional politics, continuing anti-India sentiments in some of the countries, demographic pressures, growth in illegal migration, and adverse consequences of climate change. However, there are also signs of greater desire for economic integration, strengthening of democratic institutions in some countries, and emphasis on regional cooperation. While India may face increasing security challenges due to instability in certain countries, there will be an opportunity for it to better integrate its economy with the region. The contributors to the volume argue that in order to deal with the uncertainties in an effective manner, India has to fine-tune its diplomatic apparatus to proactively deal with emerging realities in the neighbourhood; systematically pursue policies for inclusive and equitable economic growth at home; build networks of interdependence with all neighbouring countries; significantly improve the quality of the country's governance; take measures to deal with internal security situation effectively; build domestic consensus on key issues affecting India's neighbourhood policy; sustain economic growth; adopt cooperative security approaches to deal with regional issues; and at the same time develop appropriate and robust defence capabilities to meet complex security challenges it is going to face in future.
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Pentagon Press World Peace and Global Order: Gandhian
Book SynopsisMany theorists and practitioners of International Relations believed that with the end of the Cold War decisive peace would descend etching a new global order of enhanced cooperation and conciliation and a world system devoid of conflicts and contestation. However, in less than a decade since the dawn of the 21st century the world has again plunged dramatically and new forms of insecurity, clashes of civilization, military armament and power, terrorists triggered violence have become endemic. Not surprisingly, peace building studies has become an expanding field of study and practice all over the world with a host of researchers, scholars and policy makers engaged in analyzing the causes and consequences of conflicts and in finding ways and means of resolving them peacefully. Towards this objective, efforts are also being made to revisit the ideas and strategies bequeathed by great thinkers like Mahatma Gandhi. This edited volume entitled World Peace and Global Order: Gandhian Perspectives, first of its kind, is a rich collection of research based studies on a variety of themes of relevance to contemporary International Relations by a galaxy of social scientists, specialists and scholars. The range of issues focused in the volume is not only comprehensive but also pertinent to present socio political and economic situation in the world. Contributions in the volume not only offer new insights on specific issues of critical importance to India but also shed enough light to capture graphically the contours of the evolving global order. Admittedly, World Peace and Global Order: Gandhian Perspectives Published by Indira Gandhi National Open University's newly established Centre for Gandhi and Peace Studies is a very welcome and valuable addition to the existing literature on frontier disciplines such as Peace Studies and International Relations. The book no doubt will appeal to the general reader seeking fresh perspectives on the Gandhian philosophy and of its vital importance to the study and research in International Relations.
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Pentagon Press India and GCC Countries Iran and Iraq: Emerging
Book SynopsisThis book, an outcome of the second Asian Relations Conference organized by Indian Council of World Affairs and Association of Asia Scholars in November 2010, endeavors to examine the dynamics of India's relations on the western flank that include the Gulf countries and also involve important components of shaping of Asian Relations in general and India's diaspora and energy security in particular. At the deeper level, it is also an effort to ensure that this region is no longer considered as outside the dominant connotation of Asia Pacific which is often seen to subsume Asian relations. India has always stood for having an inclusive and comprehensive picture of Asian relations and this book is presented in that larger context. Accordingly, this volume seeks to highlight India's increasing engagement viz-a-viz the Gulf countries that include Iran, Iraq and the GCC countries i.e. Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Oman.
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Pentagon Press Stability and Growth in South Asia
Book SynopsisThis book examines the forces and processes which have led to relative political stability or unleashed trends in that direction in some countries of South Asia. It also delves into the factors that have stimulated economic growth in some countries, and impeded economic growth in others. Eminent authors from the region examine how far the positive political and economic trends in the region are irreversible or lend themselves to internal convulsions or external influences. There is also a focus on how far inter-state relations within the region have led to stronger intra-regional co-operation, particularly in the economic field. The potential of SAARC as a regional organisation in promoting intra-regional integration, as an instrument of political and economic growth, has been authoritatively examined. The book brings together the thoughts, experiences and insights of South Asias leading academicians, policy makers and media persons on this highly important subject of South Asian stability and growth with respect to the recent past and the foreseeable future.
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Pentagon Press Strategic Himalayas: Republican Nepal and
Book SynopsisThe ten years of Maoist insurgency followed by the political vacuum after the abolition of the monarchy and the delay in the drafting of the Constitution has given credence to the role of external powers in shaping the domestic politics in that country. The book examines the nature of external powers' role during the political transition in Nepal since 2006. It analyses Nepal's relations with external powers' in the framework of small and major powers'. The book tries to explore the nature of their engagements by discussing the strategic significance of Nepal in regional power politics and the latter's response to it. In the absence of any in-depth scholarly work thus far, the book tries to fill the gap by addressing the following questions: Is Nepal going to face a new round of strategic competition in the Himalayas? Has there been any visible change in china's relationship with Nepal after the end of the monarchy? How does the US look at the political transition in Nepal? What is the strategic relevance of Nepal for major European countries? How will India balance the Chinese and US presence in Nepal? Does Nepal figure in Pakistan's Look East Policy? How will Nepal deal with the competing strategies of the major powers-regional and extra-regional?
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Pentagon Press India and South Asia: Exploring Regional
Book SynopsisSouth Asia has become a centre of attention on the world stage with the U.S military involvement in Afghanistan since 9/11, the ongoing concern over Islamic fundamentalism in Pakistan, and India's emergence as a regional economic power. In addition, the macroeconomic issues affecting South Asia - effects of national debt, fiscal deficits, capital flow, international trade, globalization, governance, and militarization - continue to prevent the region from achieving sustainable development.Incorporating the most current information to hand, the expert international contributors to this handbook examine the economies and geopolitical developments of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. With Cutting edge analysis and rich comparative data, this is an essential reference for students, researchers, and practitioners.
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Pentagon Press Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia
Book SynopsisThere is little doubt that Asia- stretching from the Eurasian landmass to the maritime reaches of Australia and the South Pacific-is experiencing a major shift in the global balance of power. Expressions like the 'Indo-Pacific' and 'Asia-Pacific', contested they maybe, capture Asia's expanse and dynamism. A power shift from the West to the East is well under way. But what is not understood is how this global re-distribution of political, economic and military power will impact global and regional geopolitical order. IR experts warn that power transitions of this magnitude can prove to be destabilizing. The argument that the world is interdependent to an unprecedented degree offers some hope that the transitions to new world order may turn out to be peaceful. Interestingly, these changes are also changing the mindset of the people who are pushing for political reforms and accountability. The chapters in this edited volume take a measure of these changes and try to understand their impact on peace and stability.
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Pentagon Press Latin America, The Caribbean and India: Promise
Book SynopsisLatin America and the Caribbean is the region least familiar to India. There has been scant historical migration, interaction and contact. This book attempts initially to familarise the reader with the reality of that region. The early chapters trace historic developments, political, economic and social movements, and disaggregate a seemingly homogenous geopolitical agglomeration. Subsequent chapters analyse the political, economic, commercial, cultural and other relations with India. The region of thirty-three nations holds much potential for India, with enormous resource endowments, progressive governments, impressive growth rates and social policies that have anchored stable democratic regimes. The reader gets to look beneath the veil at some aspects which call attention. The author outlines the promise and the challenge, and makes recommendations on the way forward to a more effective and fruitful relationship.
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Pentagon Press Delhi Dialogue VI: Realising the ASEAN-India
Book SynopsisThis volume is based on the proceedings of Delhi Dialogue VI held in March 2014. It epitomizes the growing dialogue between India and ASEAN at all levels. Delhi Dialogue brings together practitioners, corporate leaders, opinion makers, academics and journalists, every year, to discuss a wide range of issues of common interest and concern that animate the India-ASEAN relationship. Discussions held at the Delhi Dialogue, subsequent to ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit issuing the Vision Statement in 2012, provide a good insight into the likely scenarios and possible trends in the post-2015 era.
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Pentagon Press Afghanistan Pakistan India: A Paradigm Shift
Book SynopsisThis book is an in-depth study conducted about Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, examining the past and the current (increasingly) deteriorating political, security and economic situation. Among various facts that unfold during the course of this work, what comes to light is that, at times, the out-dated and miscalculated policies of the governments, especially those of Pakistan, have played a major role in the current disharmonious situation; that the authorities seem to be oblivious of the great potential and common opportunities/challenges that exist, if only the above-mentioned countries join hands to work in rhythm and harmony towards achieving peace and prosperity rather than tearing each other, and themselves, apart. “To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain perpetually a child. For what is the worth of a human life unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?”(Marcus).
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Pentagon Press Developments in Central Asia: India-Kyrgyzstan
Book SynopsisThe chapters in this book are by academics and researchers from United Service Institution of India and International Ataturk Alatoo University. The research was conducted through inter-disciplinary approaches giving comparative perspectives. All the chapters in this volume have identified the convergences and divergences providing in-depth discussion on the contemporary relevance of the study. The chapters give an understanding and possible direction on how to enhance the scope for cooperation and engagement with the region. This volume aims at enabling a better understanding of India-Kyrgyz relations as well as about the region through scholarly exchange. It provides valuable and timely insight into the contours of India and Central Asian states' policies and emerging trends of importance.
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Pentagon Press Changing Dynamics of India-Japan Relations
Book SynopsisThis book traces evolution of India-Japan relations starting from introduction of Buddhism in Japan to institutionlisation of an annual prime ministerial level dialogue between the two countries. An attempt has been made to study how the relationship between the two Asian civilizations has evolved over the centuries, putting the three aspects viz. political, economic and cultural/religious together. It is important to establish the driving factors behind the India-Japan ties. Is it the Rise of China, as many scholars have argued, which has compelled the two Asian nations to seek a closer strategic partnership or is it the continuation of the old civilisational ties between the two which was disrupted due to circumstances such as the two World Wars and the Cold War period.No doubt, the external factors have played an important role in pushing the two Asian countries closer. But there are various factors such as old historical and civilisational ties between the two countries built around dialogues among the intellectuals that have played an important role in pushing the two countries closer and that cannot be discounted. After examining the historical ties, the book, divided into various chapters, analyzes contemporary aspects of India-Japan relations in the fields of security, trade, economics, infrastructure developments, civil nuclear cooperation and their quest to forge a rule based order.
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Pentagon Press The Arthaśāstra in a Transcultural Perspective:
Book SynopsisThis book is the product of a collaborative effort by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi; South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University; and Institute of South Asian Studies, National University Singapore. The volume contains papers exploring Kautilya's Arthasastra in a transcultural perspective, comparing it with the thoughts of Sun-Zi, Nizam al-Mulk, Barani and Machiavelli. It is agreed that the field of modern International Relations (IR) and Political Theory is predominantly Eurocentric, and based on European sources of philosophy and history. But, nowadays, scholars have been exploring the possibility of a world intellectual history, as ideas are dynamic throughout temporal and geographical spaces. They transform, hybridise and travel long distances over a period of time in such a manner that they appear belonging to the place where we find them at a particular point of time. It is also intriguing to observe that India, with a long civilisational and philosophical history, is credited with no contribution to the evolution of the modern IR and Political Theory. Therefore, this volume explores the philosophical systems, thought-figures and ancient cultural spaces, on the path from India to Europe, looking for any possibility of Kautilya's Arthasastra, the most comprehensive and systematic text available on art of governance from ancient India, having interacted and influenced the evolution of IR and Political Theory that are considered as originally European intellectual contributions. We note that the chapters in this book give ample and convincing reasons for initially believing in the Arthasastra’s value for the evolution of IR and Political Theory, and making further research on Indian contribution to the intellectual history of IR and Political Theory a desideratum.
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Shubhi Publications A Wounded Afghanistan: Communism, Fundamentalism
Book SynopsisThe book explores foreign interventions in Afghanistan since 1979, leading to terrorism. Geopolitical rivalries, Soviet influence, rise of Taliban, involvement of Pakistan, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, human rights violations, US intervention post-9/11, and current nation-building challenges including ethnic rivalry and warlordism.
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Regal Publications India and Pakistan: Social, Political and
Book SynopsisThis book explores the historical, social, and political perspectives of India and Pakistan, highlighting their shared past, separate identities, and ongoing conflicts, particularly regarding Jammu and Kashmir. It emphasizes the need for mutual understanding and amity for lasting peace in the region.
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Bookwell Publications Broadening Asia's Security Discourses and Agenda:
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Bhavan Books & Prints Asiatic Neighbours
Book SynopsisBetter relations with the Amir were established in 1892, leading to improved alliances. Uncertainty remains about the future stability of his subjects. The text discusses Russia's expansion into Central Asia and Afghanistan. The book is a historical reproduction by Forgotten Books.
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Bhavan Books & Prints Mongolia-India Relations
Book SynopsisA Mongolian diplomat's book explores historical roots, similarities in traditions, current interactions, impact of globalization, and expansion of bilateral relations between Mongolia and India.
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Sanskriti India and Russia Towards Strategic Partnership
Book SynopsisRussia and India are strategic partners working towards resolving global issues. They have strong military and technical cooperation, as well as shared geopolitical interests and security concerns. Declarations from both countries emphasize their strategic partnership. Putin is leading Russia's economic revival in the new millennium.
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Aakar Books Global Politics of the Iraq Crisis and India's
Book SynopsisPresents essays that deal with the international context of the Iraqi crisis of 2003 and the options that India has faced in dealing with that crisis.
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Aakar Books Pox Americana: Exposing the American Empire
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Pentagon Press China's Strategic Behaviour
Book SynopsisChina’s Strategic Behaviour takes us on an enticing and a grand journey. It traces China’s past and present and translates - Chinese thoughts, choice and behaviour. The book attempts to unlock the overwhelming complexity and energy of a country which has been misunderstood owing to the cloak with which it has kept itself chaste. As China continues its inexorable rise and regains its position of strength as a result of its incredible economic growth, it feels justified in asserting its ‘rightful place’ in the new world order. It is only after the humiliation of being colonised by the Western powers that China realised the extent of its frailty and fragility. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) came into being in a fragmented country and therefore, had a monumental task of blowing life into it.The twenty – first century belongs to the country which has size, sway and stockpile and China more than qualifies when it comes to the aforementioned parameters. China has emerged as a major influencer in the post-modern times and it is enthralling to see the manner in which it has accomplished the same. This book, is, a humble attempt to decipher China’s strategies in order to provide insight into the various routes which China might tread in the future to claim its rightful position.
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Pentagon Press India-Nigeria Experience in combating Terrorism
Book SynopsisThe United Service Institution of India (USI) and the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) have taken an initiative to collaborate to document experiences and methodology of dealing with the terrorism and insurgencies in their respective nations. India and Nigeria are dealing with the violent extremism, secessionist movements and insurgencies due to economic, political and social reasons. Both nations have suffered economically and the conflicts are affecting internal harmony and social fabric of the states. The challenge to the governments is to restore peace, harmony and economic development. The overall objective of the joint study is to learn the lessons from the Indian and Nigerian experiences of dealing with the violent extremism, insurgency and militancy.
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Oslo Academic Press Towards Friendship: The Relationship Between
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Oslo Academic Press Are We Captives of History?: Historical Essays on
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Oslo Academic Press Haakon Lie, Denis Healey & the Making of an
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University Press of Southern Denmark Interdependence Versus Integration: Denmark,
Book SynopsisCo-operation among western European states in the period after World War II has followed two paths. A traditional intergovernmental path demanding no transfer of formal national sovereignty and the integration path aiming at creating an ever closer union (as stated in the EEC treaty of 1957) involving formal surrender of state power to common European institutions. This book traces the ramifications of early post-war western European co-operation and integration in an attempt to explain the motives regulating the choice between the alternatives. Within this general framework a substantial part of the contributions deals with the European dilemmas of Denmark; a renowned Euro-sceptic, who during this early post-war period took a more active and serious interest in the Franco-German-Benelux integration initiatives that is generally recognised.
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University Press of Southern Denmark Denmark's Policy towards Europe After 1945, 2nd
Book SynopsisSince 1945 Denmark''s policy towards Europe has become one of the most important issues, if not the most important issue, in Danish politics. Why is this? In what way is Denmark a special case with regard to European policy? What are the basic factors in the formation of Danish European policy, and how does the study of this policy contribute to the field of foreign policy analysis? These are some of the questions which this book attempts to answer. The aim is to provide the reader with a better understanding of Danish policy towards Europe, taking into account both historical and theoretical aspects. The contributors to the volume are experienced researchers in political science and history. They approach the main theme of Danish European policy from four different perspectives. A theoretical, a historical and cultural, a perspective focusing on policy determinants and A decision-making perspective. The book forms part of the Copenhagen Research Project on European Integration (CORE).
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. WAR TIME
Book SynopsisMao's quote on nuclear war, questions on second nuclear age, regional settings for Doomsday Clock, possibility of small wars before big one, and use of nuclear weapons explored in Rajiv Dogra's book Wartime. Dogra analyzes global order and major powers' strategic choices.
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HarperCollins India India's China Challenge: A Journey through
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HarperCollins India The Importance Of Shinzo Abe: India, Japan And
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Amaryllis America in the Asian Century
Book SynopsisA collection of essays by experts analyzing America's role in Asia, questioning its global leadership, and examining its relations with major Asian powers. Edited by former Foreign Secretary Maharajakrishna Rasgotra, the book assesses America's presence and policies in various Asian regions.
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Pentagon Press India and China: National Image-Building in
Book SynopsisThe book makes a major contribution to the academic literature on diplomacy, foreign policy & soft power by studying the Indian and Chinese image-building processes in Southeast Asia — an increasingly significant region for both the Asian players — and the accompanying discourse. The volume focuses on various geo-political and economic compulsions driving India and China’s image-building efforts and examines the nuances and characteristics defining their engagement of the region based on primary sources and extensive field study. Leaderships of both countries have been pragmatic in extending the scope of engagement, exploring new ways and means for strengthening the regional relationship and efforts to develop together. Regionalisation, as the book argues, has been deployed by both India and China among their strategies for a positive image make-over. The existing academic literature on both India and China’s image-building efforts are relatively scant and are yet to be rigorously researched. The book makes an important contribution to the existing literature through its examination of various facets of India and China’s external engagement and diplomacy for building respective images in Southeast Asia.
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Pentagon Press Neighbourhood Initiatives of Modi Government
Book SynopsisNeighborhood Initiatives of the Modi Government is a significant addition to the field of South Asian Studies and India’s Foreign Policy. Ever since he assumed the office of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has been trying to improve India’s ties with the world in general and its neighbours in particular, not only to serve Bharatiya national interests, but also to act in accordance with ancient Bharatiya wisdom of treating every one as a friend or potential friend. This was evident when Prime Minister Modi, initiated his foreign policy endeavours by inviting all the heads of governments of South Asian states to attend his Government’s oath-taking ceremony. But when confronted with bullets, his Army responded by firing mortars and surgical strikes.Chapters in the book examines New Delhi’s South Asia policy in the lights of these moorings.
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Pentagon Press Emerging Horizons in India-Vietnam Relations
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the emerging contours of India-Vietnam relations in the backdrop of the enduring partnership between the two countries which has progressed and matured over the years. Though the diplomatic relations between these two countries is 46 years old, the relationship between India and Vietnam goes beyond this symbolic gesture of numbers. The historical, cultural and civilisational ties are profound. Internal synergies between India and Vietnam have played a significant role in bringing the two countries on the same page, building upon mutual trust and cooperation over the years. Given the cultural-religious linkages, based on their closer association with the historical kingdoms and the impact of Buddhist philosophy to the anti-imperialist struggle during the colonial rule and foreign intervention during the Second World War and thereafter, both the countries have developed closer ties and a shared destiny based on a shared world view.With this background, the book explores the emerging horizons in India-Vietnam relations and endeavours to look into the multi-dimensional nature of this partnership. Under the changing geo-strategic paradigm and the forces shaping the environment and the foreign policy orientations vis-à-vis the `Great Powers’ in the region, their mutual engagement is a critical area of concern. In this context, the book seeks to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the relationship with one of India`s most significant strategic partners in Southeast Asia – Vietnam - in the changing geo-politics of the region.
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Pentagon Press China-India-Japan in the Indo-Pacific
Book SynopsisThis book analyses the competing power politics that exists between the three major Asian powers – China, India and Japan – on infrastructural development across the Indo-Pacific. It examines the competing policies and perspectives of these Asian powers on infrastructure developmental initiatives and explores the commonalities and contradictions between them that shape their ideas and interests.In brief, the volume looks into the strategic contention that exists between China`s “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI; earlier officially known as “One Belt, One Road” – OBOR) and Japan`s “Expanded Partnership for Quality Infrastructure” (PQI) and initiatives like the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC) that position India`s geostrategic and geo-economic interests in between these two competing powers and their mammoth infrastructural initiatives.
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Pentagon Press Combating Terrorism: Evolving Asian Perspectives
Book SynopsisThis anthology of essays traverses a wide range of issues exploring the inconsistencies in the global war on terror, and brings together diverse perspectives from eminent practitioners, academics, technologists and civil society from Asia. It takes the conversation beyond the academic realm by delving into first person accounts from authors who are living and fighting terrorism in the heart of conflict zones in the region. The book navigates the conceptual challenges encountered during norm building efforts to counter terrorism, identifies ideologies and drivers fuelling this transnational resurgence of extremist violence, examines how technology is changing the nature of conflict and explores in depth the growing shadow of terrorism, steadily expanding from South West Asia, to the extended outposts in South Asia and South East Asia. Most importantly, it debates the absence of effective counter-narratives to counter terrorism and offers ideas to build upon a reservoir of best practices by countries in the region.
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Pentagon Press Indo-Pak Relations: Beyond Pulwama and Balakot
Book SynopsisThis book deals with the fundamental causes of the Indo-Pak conflict—why it is difficult, if not impossible, to have peace between the two neighbors. Also it explores the short spurt of Pulwama-Balakot stand-off or a game of one-upmanship.It analyses the perennial conflict scenario and goes to stress that for Pakistan, in recent times, there has been no marked change in disincentives (negative stresses) that could compel it to moderate its behavior towards India—and nor there exists a package of incentives (positive stresses) that should force it to go for a change towards peace.All the key stakeholders of Pakistan (including army, ISI and terror outfits), other than the Pak public, will stand to lose if the religion-steeped state turned friendly, or even nonaggressive, towards India. In that situation, it is indeed difficult to comprehend for a logical mind that why should Indian politicians and diplomats hanker for the illusionary scenario of peace to unfold.Let it be clear for one and all that peace (or even normalcy) between India and Pakistan will only be possible under one of the following situations. That’ incentives’ package (positive stresses) for Pakistan in the event of being friendly is so great that the same can’t be resisted. Or, the disincentives for retaining its historical behavior towards India are so great that the same can’t be resisted by its army-and ISI combine.As long as one of the above two conditions doesn’t materialize, or isn’t forced upon, it shall remain just foolhardy for India to expect that things between the two quarrelsome neighbors shall turn towards normalcy.
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Pentagon Press Rise of the Indo-Pacific: Perspectives,
Book SynopsisA new concept of `Indo-Pacific` has entered into the geopolitical discourse and the lexicon of International Relations. There is no unanimity of views on the definition of the emerging concept of Indo-Pacific. Yet, Indo-Pacific region as a new geopolitical concept appears to have come to stay.Three major developments have taken place in recent years leading to emergence of the concept of `Indo-Pacific` that does not replace but subsumes the geopolitical construct, hitherto known as the `Asia-Pacific`. The newest development, of course, is the rise of India as an economic powerhouse and influential political actor in world affairs, particularly in Asian affairs. Second most important development is China`s assertive foreign policy and use of military strength to assert its sovereignty on disputed islands in the South China Sea. The third important development is erosion of self-confidence of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that used to display its image as a triumphant political grouping in a region, despite diversity in terms of political system, economic philosophy, religious beliefs and socio-cultural traditions.The present book is a by-product of two days of intense deliberations among large number of scholars on various issues and challenges faced by the countries of the Indo-Pacific region. The book includes the perspectives of major powers in the Indo-Pacific, analyses critical regional security issues, such as sovereignty issues in South China Sea, the rise of QUAD, role of soft power, challenges to ASEAN centrality and regionalism, and examines the non-traditional security threats, such as terrorism, nuclear proliferation, environmental degradation, drugs trafficking and health hazards.
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Pentagon Press American Interventions and Just Cause: The
Book SynopsisFocuses on a perpetual theme in International Relations - the definition and the legality (or the illegality) of the American interventions in nations from the US-Spanish war in 1890 until Syria, one of the biggest humanitarian disasters mankind has ever seen. The work refers to the International law dictum of Just Cause and Preemption which has become a cornerstone of the strategy for the advancement of American national interest along with the homeland security aspect in the US. The book is the first of its kind from an Indian author premised upon a defence of the American war efforts and humanitarian strivings to sustain world security.Table of ContentsDr. Manan Dwivedi has a Doctorate from the American Studies Division in the School of International Studies, JNU on Media and American wars. He has fourteen years of teaching experience as a Faculty of International Relations and International Organizations in Gujarat National Law University and the Indian Institute of Public Administration. He trains senior Bureaucrats and defence officials at IIPA for the last eight years as Faculty of International Relations and International Organizations. He has authored five Books on IR theory, South Asia, Internal security in India along with the American Dream and the rigmarole of Sino India relations. He is a columnist with Indian national dailies such as Pioneer and Rajasthan Patrika and his articles have appeared in prominent national and international journals. He also teaches Indian Foreign Service officers and sr. IAS, IPS officers with Defence officers in US Policy and IR.
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Pentagon Press India`s Security Environment: Emerging
Book SynopsisDraws attention to new uncertainties and challenges that have emerged in India`s security environment in the last few years because of the volatile nature of international relations. The 21st century has witnessed the evolution of relations among nations in a manner that has disrupted the sanctity of the international order built in the 20th century. For instance, the rule-based international system is being violated and the violators are not being punished. There is a tendency on the part of major powers to pursue policies governed by nationalism and protectionism without caring for their impact on other nations. The legitimacy of international agreements has been diluted by abrupt withdrawal of big powers from them.The rise of China as an economic and military power and its assertiveness has ruffled the international environment, making choices difficult for smaller nations. The resurgence of Russia and its unquestioned aggressive behaviour vis-a-vis other nations has established a new norm. The proclamation of “America First” doctrine by Donald trump has cut into the very spirit of “collective security” which was the basis of United Nations.It is in this kind of disruptive environment that India has to safeguard its national security against the onslaughts of its adversaries and the shifting behaviour of its partners and neighbours. Despite India`s best efforts to improve relations with China, the future is uncertain. India`s surgical strikes across the LoC on 29 September 2016 and its retaliatory air strike on Balakot terrorist training camp on 26 February 2019 have led us nowhere to believe that Pakistan will be deterred.Despite United States and India having moved closer to each other in defence cooperation, how far United States will stand by its commitments in times of crises remains a question mark. Russia is an old and tested friend but its closeness with China in recent years and its newfound fascination for Pakistan have created a dent in the Indian mind in its trustworthiness.As far as India`s neighbours are concerned, they have been always regarded as reliable partners in India`s security architecture. But whether geopolitical changes brought about by China`s desire to intrude into India`s strategic space in South Asia will allow the neighbours to remain trustworthy partners is a new challenge that India faces.These and other aspects of India`s security environment in the context of a highly unstable international situation have been thoroughly examined.
£32.96
Pentagon Press China Pakistan Military Nexus: Implications for
Book SynopsisPakistan and China enjoy exemplary friendly ties, which have been expanding and becoming even deeper with time. China’s main geopolitical focus in South Asia is to restrain India as a competitor by using Pakistan as a proxy. China’s growing economic and security relation with Pakistan, and the unholy nexus between the two, remains a major worry for India as the growing Chinese involvement is bound to erode India’s influence in the region. Another area of concern has been the lack of credible Indian deterrence to the hybrid threats that it faces as a result of such collusivity between Pakistan and China.This book is the culmination of a series of discussions held under the aegis of the United Service Institution of India on the subject of Sino-Pak Collusivity and Hybrid Warfare. The book contains details on Concepts and Determinants of Hybrid Warfare, an objective assessment of the China–Pakistan Collusive Threats and their Implication for India, and makes Policy recommendations for India in the Time-Frame up to 2030.
£54.15
Gefen Publishing House Elected & the Chosen: Why American Presidents
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Trump Phenomenon And The Future Of Us Foreign
Book SynopsisDonald Trump has called for a turnaround in the foreign policy of the United States (US). A key reason is that US foreign engagements have in recent decades proved of little benefit to the US middle and working classes.Trump's opponents have challenged him to prove that he can offer a better alternative to the foreign policy which has been pursued by the US since the Second World War.This volume shows that a sane US foreign policy that adjusts US postwar trajectory can be accomplished if leaders have the courage and integrity to do so. The principles and many details of an alternative policy based on democratic nationalism are described in this book. Democratic nationalism presumes that the US is a large family in which the needs of members of the family have a certain legitimate priority over those of people abroad.While Donald Trump has raised the level of discussion of these ideas in US public life, he does not have a monopoly on them. The shifts in the US foreign policy which are envisioned in this book can be made by any president and any political party. The shifts and the considerations which motivate them are deserving of careful attention by any US chief executive. This is not a Republican agenda, nor a Democratic one. We believe that it is a US agenda.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Foreword; A Successful American Policy: A Challenge to Us All; The Best Path Toward National Security; The Key Elements of an American Foreign Policy for Today; The Six Characteristics of a Desirable Policy for America; A Successful American Foreign Policy/Underlying Principles; More about the Most Important Principles of a Successful Policy; Seizing Opportunities and Avoiding Entangling Alliances; Today's Dangers: Increasing Nuclear Risk; Russia: A Drunk Soccer Hooligan?; The US and Militant Islam; Our Rivalry with China; Germany's Geo-Political Ambitions; What the Politicians are Offering as Choices for America and Our Alternative; The Decay of Post-World War II Cosmopolitanism: Lions Led by Donkeys: The Record of Today's Cosmopolitans; Hitler's Legacy: Modern Political Spin; Overestimating Our Strength: American Decay; More Sleepless Nights: Ineffective Foreign Policy; The Establishment Rallies: A New Politics;
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Bridges not Barriers
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the intricacies of inter-civilisational relations between Northern and Southern countries and details the resultant mistreatment of Southern nations. It discusses the North's centralizing and condescending approach that has greatly harmed both stability and peace in the modern world. Starting with the author's own personal experience and proceeding to offer a succinct historical overview, the West's blatant disregard for many contributions from other human civilizations - including the Arab-Islamic civilisation - appear in stark contrast. Having worked in the fields of diplomacy and culture for decades, the author aims to remind this generation of Arabs of their own heritage, hitherto overshadowed by conflicts and neglect of their role in building human civilization. The author calls for building bridges instead of erecting barriers and a completely new approach to relations between the North and the South; a message which resonates globally. "Bridges, not Barriers" is already in circulation in Arabic, German, French, Spanish and Farsi.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Background Issues, Conflict Developments, and International Policy Responses
Book SynopsisOn 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale air, land, and sea attack on the independent and democratic state of Ukraine. The United States and its allies around the world have condemned Russia's 'unprecedented military aggression' as 'unprovoked and unjustified.' The United States and allies, including the European Union (EU), EU members, and the United Kingdom (UK), have provided or pledged new military assistance to Ukraine. Members of legislatures, local governments, businesses, and the public in the United States and many other countries have expressed support for Ukraine and have condemned Russia's invasion. This book compiles various aspects of this conflict and also includes some products published before the invasion that offer relevant background and context.
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