Indonesia, one of the largest democracies of Asia, held its Presidential elections in 2014, testifying to its evolution as a mature democracy. Its civilisational mosaic, multicultural and multi-religious ethos and increasingly decentralising federal structure of domestic polity have strengthened Indonesia's position in the world. However, the debate continues whether Indonesia will be able to e…
India's Eastward Engagement: From Antiquity to Act East Policy presents India's engagement with its extended eastern neighbours from ancient times to the present. It argues that this engagement has been long rooted in India's geographical location, its civilizational evolution and historical transformations. The book critically examines all the important phases—Nehru and Post-Nehru periods, a…