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This book elegantly surveys key features of contemporary Indian foreign policy. David Malone identifies relevant aspects of Indian history, examines the role of domestic politics and internal and external security challenges, and of domestic and international economic factors. He analyses the specifics of India`s foreign policy within its South Asian neighbourhood, and with respect to China, the USA, West Asia, East Asia, Europe, and Russia, as well as multilateral diplomacy. The work also touches on Indian ties with Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
India`s `soft power`, the role of migration in its policy, and other cross-cutting issues are analysed, as is the role and approach of several categories of foreign policy actors in India. Substantive conclusions cite policies India may want or need to adjust in its quest for international stature.
Surveys key features of contemporary Indian foreign policy
Brings in China, USA, West Asia, East Asia, Europe, and Russia as well as multilateral diplomacy into the study
Substantiates arguments with the help of tables and graphs, wherever appropriate
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Preface
1. Introduction
2. History: A Vital Foundation of India`s International Relations
3. India`s Contemporary Security Challenges: More Internal than External?
4. India`s Economy: Its Global Calling Card
5. India and Its South Asian Neighbours
6. The Sino-Indian Relationship: Can Two Tigers Share a Mountain?
7. India-USA Relations: The Shock of the New
8. India`s West Asia Policy: Delicate Manoeuvres
9. India`s East and Southeast Asia Policy: Catching Up
10. India`s Relationships with Europe and Russia: Fading Glory?
11. The Evolution of Indian Multilateralism: From High Ground to High Table
12. Conclusions
Notes
Bibliography
Index
This paperback edition will appeal to both scholars and students of international relations as well as policymakers, diplomats, journalists, strategic affairs experts, and informed readers.
David Malone has written an impressively thorough and deeply insightful analysis of how a previously inward-looking India is now reaching out to the world. Comprehensive in scope, examining major themes and regions, [this book] shrewdly brings history and economics to bear on our understanding of [India`s] foreign policy.`
”Ramachandra Guha
`By daring to walk through Delhi`s Tower of Babel, David Malone has produced a rewarding work on the sources and conduct of India`s contemporary international relations. The capacity to differentiate between the "signal" and the "noise" in Delhi`s rambunctious discourse and a deep empathy for India`s aspirations allow Malone to excavate the obscure riches of India`s new regional and global engagement.`
”C. Raja Mohan
`With the analytical mind of a scholar and the perceptive eye of an experienced diplomat, David Malone ranges across history, geography, economics and strategy to provide a treatment of Indian foreign policy which is both lucid and profound.`
”Strobe Talbott
`A wonderfully illuminating book on India`s relations with the world informed both by remarkable expertise on diplomacy and foreign relations, and by carefully acquired intimate knowledge of a very complex country.`
”Amartya Sen
`Malone gives a detailed insight into India`s domestic scene, with an amazingly accurate description of all the principal political parties and players. The book`s comprehensive approach makes it a must for all those interested in India and South Asia.`
”Chinmaya Gharekhan
`The best book yet on recent Indian foreign policy. It will be required reading for anyone wanting to make sense of the great transitions underway in India`s engagement with the world.`
”Srinath Raghavan
`Does the Elephant Dance? ¦ immerses itself in Indian history to seek the wellsprings of continuity in India`s relations with the world. Unlike scholars more interested in geopolitics, Malone has a fi ne appreciation of the significance of domestic and international economic factors in foreign policy-making¦. The text is a goldmine for scholars.`
”Shashi Tharoor
`The author has a breadth of knowledge and makes his case well.`
”The Economist
`Malone`s masterly work ¦ makes a brilliant case that India cannot aspire to be a truly convincing great power "until it achieves a better handle on its region".`
”M.K. Bhadrakumar
`This is a work of enormous worth.`
”A.G. Noorani
`On Indian foreign policy, presently the best guide.`
”M.V. Kamath
`A much-needed corrective to the sometimes single-minded focus of Indian foreign policy scholars on the Security Council.`
”Nabarun Roy
`An informative and incisive book.`
”Sunanda K. Datta-Ray
`In this well-written and readable book, David Malone raises posers and questions.`
”Bibek Debroy
`A broad-ranging but substantive survey of the Indian foreign policy horizon ¦ brings an illuminating perspective to the conduct of India`s international relations.`
”David J. Karl
`Malone`s lively account advances a number of insights that haven`t had much play elsewhere. A valuable and eminently readable addition to the literature.`
”Teresita Schaffer
`He has produced a copiously annotated book that is so beautifully organized and written that his scholarship wears lightly and never impinges on the story he tells.`
”Allan Mckay ISBN 9780198092377
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