Engaging the World : Indian Foreign Policy Since 1947 Sumit Ganguly

This text provides a survey of India's foreign policy towards, and external relations with, different countries - China, US, UK, Germany, France, Afghanistan, Israel, Russia Japan, South Korea, Africa, Latin America, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka - since Independence.

Over the past two decades, India has emerged as a rising power with growing economic capabilities and increased military prowess. Engaging the World explains the evolution of India’s foreign relations from 1947 to the present day, taking into consideration international, domestic and individual circumstances.

Using a multilevel analytical framework to organize each chapter, the book provides a comprehensive survey of India’s relations with its immediate neighbours, key states in the international order, three major Western European countries and countries and regions that lie athwart India. Also included are chapters that specifically describe India’s energy, nuclear and economic policies.
Salient Features• Presents an extensive survey of India's foreign relations since Independence
• Uses an accessible theoretical framework in organizing every chapter
• Offers rich perspectives covering global scholarship