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Four decades had passed since India decided to recognize Israel in 1950. A persistent ambiguity characterized India`s Israel policy during this period, without the establishment of any diplomatic ties. The year 1992 saw an abrupt change in strategy, marked by rapid development in bilateral collaboration, especially in sensitive sectors like defense cooperation.
Why did India decide to establish diplomatic relations with Israel only in 1992? How have these relations moved from almost naught to a rapid and substantial development in the next two decades?
This book, part of the Oxford International Relations in South Asia series, attempts to answer these and many other critical questions about relations between the two geopolitically significant nations. It offers a new historical perspective with insights from public policy literature and theories of policy change, as well as recent explanations of foreign policy change.
Blarel argues that the controversial relation between the two countries is an outcome of multiple debates within the Indian polity, arising from differences in ideas, circumstances and leadership.
Salient Features:
Offers a fresh take on Indo Israeli relations from a new theoretical perspective informed by recent scholarship
Contributes to the growing academic literature on foreign policy
Will be an engaging read for anyone interested in understanding India`s growing importance in the global scenario
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
Conflicting Nationalisms: The Gradual Formation of India`s First Israel Policy (1922-1947)
Reality Check? Recognition of Israel and the Limits of Indo Israeli Rapprochement (1948-1956)
Crises and Debates: Contestation and Revision of India`s Israel Policy (1956-1974)
Setting the Stage for Change: From Estrangement to Engagement with Israel (1984-1992)
From Prudent Rapprochement to Strategic Partnership? The Consolidation of India`s New Israel Policy (1992-2012)
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
About the AuthorISBN - 9780199450626
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Pages : 428
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