India is currently debating the most appropriate form of polity for its stage of development and aspirations. Having operated a parliamentary polity for nearly a generation, the nation is reassessing this system in light of emerging political needs. This book examines why the debate on political models has arisen, whether the perceived shortcomings stem from leadership, constitutional provision…
When India and China emerged with new governments, new leaders, and new policies, it soon became evident that their conflicting interests would draw them into confrontation. For over a decade, their manoeuvres for leadership in Asia intensified as India struggled for survival while China advanced rapidly. This book explores the background of the Sino-Indian conflict: where India’s policies…
Karya ini menyajikan narasi resmi pemerintah Indonesia mengenai peristiwa tragis Gerakan 30 September (G30S) yang terjadi pada tahun 1965. Ditulis dari perspektif institusi militer dan pemerintahan pada saat itu, buku ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penjelasan detail mengenai latar belakang, kronologi, dan motivasi di balik upaya kudeta tersebut, yang secara resmi diatribusikan sebagai gerakan y…
The book analyzes India’s foreign policy amid shifting regional and global dynamics. It examines India’s fluctuating relationship with Pakistan, the stalemate in Afghanistan, ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, and the cautious improvement in relations with China. It discusses new developments in South-East Asia, confusion in Gulf and West Asian politics including the Iran–Iraq war, and Indi…
A lavishly illustrated book showcasing India's timeless beauty, cultural heritage, rich history, and diverse geography. Covering various aspects of life, ancient architecture, sacred sites, traditions, people, and natural wonders, this book presents a comprehensive overview of India's allure and splendor, aimed at promoting culture and travel.
In this second revised edition, the author incorporates political, strategic, economic, and other developments in India and the world since 1970 that significantly affect India’s foreign policy. The book critically examines the ends and means of Indian foreign policy, its basic determinants, the political institutions shaping it, the functioning of the Ministry of External Affairs, and the pe…
This volume objectively evaluates the headwinds of comprehensive security challenges that India would confront in the years ahead. Over nearly two decades, India has made successful transitions to ‘emerge’ on the regional and global scene, but informed and reasoned analyses of the multi-dimensional dangers that loom large, and the common opportunities available, have been lacking. This lacu…
"Indian diplomacy," a veteran diplomat told Shashi Tharoor many years ago, "is like the love-making of an elephant; it is conducted at a very high level, accompanied by much bellowing, and the results are not known for two years."
This book is an analytical study of the new patterns of democracy that developed in India after independence. Vera Micheles Dean examines how the Indian nation, with its complex social and political heritage, attempted to build a functioning democratic system under challenging conditions. Using a historical and political approach, the Dean describes the political processes that were formed sinc…
This book examines various public, social, economic, or political issues raised, discussed, and debated before a legislative body (parliament). Its content will likely include an in-depth analysis of the legislative process, the challenges parliamentarians face in responding to public demands, and the impact of parliamentary decisions on the wider public. It can serve as a guide or critical ana…