Challenge and strategy: rethinking India's foreign policy

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The 21st century world -- India and South Asia -- Pakistan and Afghanistan -- Bangladesh, Myanmar and northeast region -- Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan -- Tibet and China -- 'Look east' policy -- Persian Gulf, Palestine and Israel -- Russia and Eurasia -- United States and nuclear issues -- Energy security -- Economic diplomacy -- Defence and diplomacy -- Traditions and institutions -- India's strategic choices -- India rising?;The book examines India's current and looming foreign policy challenges from a strategic and policy-oriented perspective. It analyzes the long-term factors and trends that should determine the country's foreign policy formulation. The author urges a reappraisal of India's approach if it is to become a major player in the complex and rapidly evolving 21st century world. Challenge and Strategy: Rethinking India's Foreign Policy focuses on India's immediate and strategic neighbourhood. It also looks at important issues like energy security, economic diplomacy, the interaction between defence and.