India’s Great Power Politics
India’s Great Power Politics

Author: Jo Inge Bekkevold

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2020-12-22

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1000300463

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This book examines India’s foreign and defence policy changes in response to China’s growing economic and military power and increased footprint across the Indo-Pacific. It further explores India’s role in the rivalry between China and the United States. The book looks at the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region in the Indo-Pacific geopolitical landscape and how India is managing China’s rise by combining economic cooperation with a wide set of balancing strategies. The authors in this book critically analyse the various tools of Indian foreign policy, including defence posture, security alignments, and soft power diplomacy, among others, and discuss the future trajectory of India’s foreign policy and the factors which will determine the balance of power in the region and the potential risks involved. The book provides detailed insights into the multifaceted and complex relationship between India and China and will be of great interest to researchers and students of international relations, Asian studies, political science, and economics. It will also be useful for policymakers, journalists, and think tanks interested in the India–China relationship.

India in the Era of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
India in the Era of China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Author: Anil Sigdel

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-10-19

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 179360164X

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Anil Sigdel dives into some of the most interesting trends in international relations, such as the rising influence of China and the instruments it uses to advance its interests worldwide, chiefly among them the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) and the interplay between China and India, and what means New Delhi employs to come after China in the wider world. To this end, Sigdel takes both a geographic view by analyzing China’s and India’s relations with key regions – South East to Central Asia, Indian Ocean Region and Africa - and a functional view scrutinizing issues of relevance to the main topic – from cultural ties to infrastructure investment and maritime security. In his incisive analysis, Sigdel provides rich details on how India’s partnership is shaping with the major stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region such US, Japan and France, and how India is balancing these partnerships vis-à-vis the one with Russia. The conclusions point to interesting prospects for the future – China challenge has, in a way, helped India further advance its own ambition of becoming a separate pole or leading power, therefore, India is likely to pursue that status by aligning issue-wise with all the powers.

India and the Knowledge Economy
India and the Knowledge Economy

Author: Carl J. Dahlman

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0821362089

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"In the global knowledge economy of the twenty-first century, India's development policy challenges will require it to use knowledge more effectively to raise the productivity of agriculture, industry, and services and reduce poverty. India has made tremendous strides in its economic and social development in the past two decades. Its impressive growth in recent years-8.2 percent in 2003-can be attributed to the far-reaching reforms embarked on in 1991 and to opening the economy to global competition. In addition, India can count on a number of strengths as it strives to transform itself into a knowledge-based economy-availability of skilled human capital, a democratic system, widespread use of English, macroeconomic stability, a dynamic private sector, institutions of a free market economy; a local market that is one of the largest in the world; a well-developed financial sector; and a broad and diversified science and technology infrastructure, and global niches in IT. But India can do more-much more-to leverage its strengths and grasp today's opportunities. India and the Knowledge Economy assesses India's progress in becoming a knowledge economy and suggests actions to strengthen the economic and institutional regime, develop educated and skilled workers, create an efficient innovation system, and build a dynamic information infrastructure. It highlights that to get the greatest benefits from the knowledge revolution, India will need to press on with the economic reform agenda that it put into motion a decade ago and continue to implement the various policy and institutional changes needed to accelerate growth. In so doing, it will be able to improve its international competitivenessand join the ranks of countries that are making a successful transition to the knowledge economy."

Strengthening institutional capacity for disaster management and risk reduction through climate-resilient agriculture
Strengthening institutional capacity for disaster management and risk reduction through climate-resilient agriculture

Author: Babu, Suresh Chandra

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2019-06-12

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13:

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The frequency of natural disasters, especially storms and floods, has been increasing globally over the last several decades. Developing countries are especially vulnerable to such disasters but are often the least capable of coping with the associated impacts because of their limited adaptive capacity. Despite the increased interest in strengthening institutional capacity, it remains a challenge for many developing countries. Institutional capacity for disaster management and risk reduction can be built through various mechanisms. One key approach is via the agriculture sector, where climate-resilient agriculture has become an effective tool for adapting to climate change and developing resilience in the long run – resulting in increased capacity for disaster management and risk reduction at the system, institutional, and individual levels. This paper presents the experiences of four countries, which we have evaluated to develop an institutional strengthening framework.

The Rise of the Indian Navy
The Rise of the Indian Navy

Author: Harsh V. Pant

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-03-03

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1317017501

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The Indian Navy has gradually emerged as an indispensable tool of Indian diplomacy in recent years, making it imperative for Indian policy-makers and naval thinkers to think anew the role of the nation’s naval forces in Indian strategy. There is a long tradition in India of viewing the maritime dimension of security as central to the nation’s strategic priorities. With India's economic rise, India is trying to bring that focus back, making its navy integral to national grand strategy. This volume is the first full-length examination of the myriad issues that have emerged out of the recent rise of Indian naval power.

Man With A Mission 2047: Modi's Luminous Vision for India (Narendra Modi Vision and Accomplishments)
Man With A Mission 2047: Modi's Luminous Vision for India (Narendra Modi Vision and Accomplishments)

Author: Rahul Mehta

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-05-20

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9355624670

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With a heritage of 25 years in geo-politics, public perception, policy research and mind sharing, Team Psifos has witnessed India's remarkable transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi - the first PM elected directly by the people, not by the virtue of political lineage. PM Modi’s journey has been truly transformative. Our team had the privilege of working closely with and group worked on ‘Mission 272 Plus’ during the 2014 elections and takes pride in crafting this document of achievement only a mere decade later. The Honourable Prime Minister's address to the nation on August 15, 2014 from Lal Quila, resonated deeply as a testament to the transformation of the common man in India and ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’. This book unravels PM Modi’s relentless efforts to reshape India and provides insights into his visionary future roadmap. Modi’s march to success started with Swachh Bharat, and Izzat Ghar, which have helped Bharat’s millions of our sisters transform into healthy Bharat! World Yoga Day united the world with one vision of fitness through India’s ancient yoga practices, which have now 175 countries as member. Khelo India, Fit India Movement, Pradhan Mantri Garib Awas Yojana have helped many to achieve Atmanirbhar Bharat and leading Viksit Bharat 2047.