India and the dynamics of world politics : a book on Indian foreign policy, related events and international organizations / Reetika Sharma, Ramvir Goria, Vivek Mishra.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sharma, Reetika.

Contributor:

Goria, Ramvir.

Mishra, Vivek.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--India.

Political science.

Political development.

World politics.

India--Foreign relations.

India.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

New Delhi, India : Pearson, 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

India and the Dynamics of World Politics: A Book on Indian Foreign Policy, Related Events and International Organizations is a book on political science, which covers a wide range of issues concerning both national and international politics. The emphasis of the book is on India's foreign policy towards other countries of the globe over the years. It is ideal for students of political science studying in Indian universities and students preparing for competitive exams such as UPSC Civil Services. The authors have approached the topics in simple language and have included illustrations and maps to help the readers to understand better. The first part of the book is divided into three sections. Section A includes foreign policy topics such as development of Indian foreign policy and the challenges faced by it. Section B analyses India's neighbours such as China, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. India's relations with other countries are analysed in Section C. Some of these countries include Russia, the USA, and Japan. Part two tells the readers about the Balkan states, Israel-Palestine conflict, and African nations. Part three throws light on the key international organizations like the UN, WTO, and SAARC.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

Foreword

Acknowledgements

About the Book

About the Authors

Part One

Section A: India's Foreign Policy

Chapter 1: Development of Indian Foreign Policy

1. Geography

2. History

3. Culture

4. International Environment

5. Personality factor

Objectives and principles of Indian Foreign Policy

Objectives

Principles

Historical evolution of Indian Foreign Policy

1. Before 1947-Pre-Independence phase

2. 1947 to 1962-Nehruvian peace and development phase

3. 1962 to 1977-Pro Soviet shift and Indian emergence

4. 1977 to 1990-Relationship take-off with neighbours and the west

5. 1991 to 1998-New avenues of cooperation post cold war

6. 1998 to date-Rise to prominence on the world stage

Learning Points...

Think Yourself

Chapter 2: Challenges Before Indian Foreign Policy

Foreign policy challenges so far

India is facing a world of economic and ethnic divide

A closer view of challenges before the Indian Foreign policy

1. Country based challenges

a. Challenges in relationship with neighbouring countries

b. Challenges in relationship with major powers and other countries

c. Challenges in relationship with various international organizations

2. Issue Based challenges

The way ahead for Indian foreign policy

Chapter 3: Defence and Security Related Matters

Conventional Threats

External Security

Maritime Security

Internal Security

Required Steps and Initiatives

India's Anti-terror Mechanism

Defence Related Issues

Non-Conventional Threats

Chapter 4: Economic and Diplomacy Issues Relating to Oil, Gas and Energy Flows

Evolution of Indian Energy Policy

Challenges world over in ensuring energy security.

Economic issues related with energy resources in the world

Diplomatic issues related with energy resources in the world

Environmental issues related to energy resources in the world

Energy resources and Indian economy

Policy Initiatives of India for Energy Resources

Energy Cooperation and Investments in different countries

Diplomatic initiatives taken by India

Transnational Pipelines

Chapter 5: Nuclear Policy, Issues and Conflicts

Recent Efforts

Need of nuclear weapons for India

India's Nuclear Policy and Nuclear Arsenal Management

Nuclear Energy and Environment

India as a nuclear power

Chapter 6: The Indian Diaspora and its Contribution to India and the World

India's increased focus on its Diaspora

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Dual Citizenship

Achievements of Indian Diaspora, home and away

Importance of Indian Diaspora for the country

Section B: India's Relationship with the Neighbouring Countries

Chapter 1: India-Pakistan Relations

Problems of Princely States

Wars between India and Pakistan

Composite Dialogue Process

Terrorism

Confidence Building Measures

Prisoner's issue

Jammu and Kashmir

Siachin

Sir Creek

Tulbul navigation project

Economic and Commercial Cooperation

Energy Cooperation

Internal Problems of Pakistan

Relationship after Mumbai Attacks, 2008

Present Realities and the Future

Chapter 2: India-China Relations

Areas of Conflict

Territorial conflict between India and China

Tibet Issue

Different political world view

China's policy to develop its western region and conflict over water resources.

Environmental issues-captive tiger breeding and China's defeat at the CITES convention

The bickering over civilian nuclear deal with the US and China's unhelpful stance at NSG

China Pakistan axis and the nuclear black-market of A.Q.Khan

India-US and the Chinese angle

Generational shift in Chinese leadership

Asymmetric economic relationship

Race to acquire equity oil and gas resources overseas

Cooperation at Regional level

Cooperation at international level

Chapter 3: India-Sri Lanka Relations

Introduction

The Tamil Problem

Economic Relations

Strategic and security cooperation

Chapter 4: Indo-Bangladesh Relationship

Insight into Indo-Bangladesh Issues

Political Issues

Economic Issues

Bangladesh Under the Caretaker Government

Further steps required

Think yourself

Chapter 5: India-Nepal Relationship

Historical Perspective

Issues

Political issues

Cultural issues

The way ahead

Chapter 6: India-Bhutan Relationship

Areas of Cooperation

Political and Strategic Cooperation

Economic and Trade Cooperation

Educational and Cultural Cooperation

Future Ahead

Chapter 7: India-Afghanistan Relationship

Emergence of Afghanistan as a nation state

Varied Aspects of Indo-Afghan Relationship

Political Aspects

Security Aspect

Drug Trafficking

Economic Aspects

Reconstruction Efforts

Energy Security

Cultural Exchanges

Cooperation at Regional Fora

Chapter 8: India-Myanmar Relationship

Strategic Cooperation

Economic Cooperation

Project Implementation.

Hydropower Projects

Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project

Stilwell Road

Cultural and Other Areas of Cooperation

Operation Sahayata

The Way Ahead

Section C: India's Relationship with the Rest of the World

Chapter 1: India-US Relations

Political Cooperation

Security and Defence Cooperation

Science and Technological Cooperation

Energy and Climate Change Issues

The Future Ahead

Chapter 2: India-Russia Relations

Contextualizing Indo-Russia Relation

Variants of Indo-Russia Relations

Defence Cooperation

Cooperation in the Area of Science and Technology

Indo-Russia Cooperation at Global Level: Areas of Convergence

Cooperation at Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Russia-India-China Triangle and Cooperation at BRIC Level

Chapter 3: India-Japan Relations

Security Cooperation

Recent Developments

Cooperation in the field of Science and Technology

Nuclear Non-Proliferation

Reform in the UN Security Council

Chapter 4: India-ASEAN Relations

Political and Strategic cooperation

Cultural Cooperation

Chapter 5: India and West Asia (Middle-East) Relationship

Political Factor

Economic Factor and Energy Security

Cultural Aspect

Strategic and Security Aspects

India-Israel

Chapter 6: India-Central Asia Relations

Significance of Central Asian Region

Issues between India and Central Asia

Political Cooperation.

Strategic Cooperation

Cultural and Historical Relations

Chapter 7: India and Latin America

Development Experience

Economic Complementarities

Regional Economic Cooperation

Multilateral Cooperation

Meeting the Challenges

Chapter 8: India-Africa Relations

Various areas of cooperation identified in this regard are:

Technological Cooperation

Infrastructure Development

Energy and Environment

Part Two: Major International Issues

Chapter 1: China in the World Affairs

Sino-Russia Relations

Sino-Japan Relations

China-US relations

Sino-Pakistan Relations

China and Taiwan

China's Africa Policy

Chapter 2: Israel-Palestine Problem

Israel's Stand

Recent Events

Chapter 3: Africa and its Challenges

Darfur Crisis

Problems in Eastern Africa (Ethiopia-Eretria and Somalia)

Civil Wars in West Africa

Issues in Central and South African region

Chapter 4: Balkan States

Yugoslavia in late 80s and after that

Kosovo Independence

Part Three: International Organizations

Chapter 1: An Overview of International Organizations

Historical Background

Classification of International Organizations

Features of an International Organization

Roles and Functions of International Organizations

India in International Organizations

Chapter 2: United Nations

Objectives.

Agencies of the United Nations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed Nov. 5, 2014).

ISBN:

9789332506527

9332506523

OCLC:

894906860