Author: J N Dixit
Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 363
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8121207266
Description
A valuable reference source on India's foreign policy, this book is a collection of Dixit's articles on foreign affairs and India's foreign policy orientations, covering the period from 1994 to the summer of 2001.
The book in a manner is a sequel to his book "Across Borders" It is a collection of his articles on foreign affairs and India's foreign policy orientations, covering the period from 1994 to the summer of 2001. The relevance of the book is that its contents analyze events as they occurred over the last seven years or so and assess their implications in regional political terms and in terms of their impact on India's interest. The articles are underpinned by his 36-year long experience as an Indian diplomat who held positions of significance and high responsibilities. They have the additional quality of his keen sense of observation, his clear perceptions of national interests and his precise sense of national priorities in the spheres of India's external relations and security concerns.
The book will undoubtedly be a valuable reference source for scholars and researcher dealing with India's foreign policy.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
PART I : INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY
India's Foreign Policy---An Overview
Challenges Facing India's Foreign Policy
India's Foreign Policy: National Security Concerns
India--A Candidate for UN Security Council
PART II : INDIA'S NEIGHBORS
Pakistan: India's Most Important Neighbor
An Analysis of Domestic Political Factors in Pakistan Affecting Pakistan's India Policies
Musharraf-Vajpayee Summit: Perspective and Prospects
Anti-Indian Pak Moves on Human Rights--Post-Geneva Prospects
Indo-Bangladesh Relations-Need for Better Handling
Sino-Indian Relations-An Overview
Sino-Indian Relations: Slow Down in Momentum
The Sri Lankan Crisis--Dilemmas of India
The Tragedies of Sri Lanka: Uncertain Prospects
Indo-Nepalese Relations-Significance of G.P. Koirala's Visit
Developments in Nepal--Tragedy, compounded by Political Uncertainties
India and Myanmar -- A crucial Relationship
Regional For a: ASEAN and SAARC
Index