An in-depth investigation into India’s pursuit of nuclear capability during the Cold War era. The book examines political motivations, scientific developments, and strategic calculations behind India’s nuclear programme. Bhatia discusses key events leading to the first nuclear test in 1974 (“Smiling Buddha”), responses from global powers, and the domestic debates surrounding nuclear pol…
Some Aspects of Cultural Policies in India by Kapila Malik Vatsyayan presents an in-depth analysis of the evolution, framework, and implementation of cultural policies in India. The book explores the role of government institutions, cultural organizations, and national development plans in shaping India’s cultural identity. Vatsyayan discusses issues such as cultural preservation, education, …
The 200-Mile Economic Zone: Indian Ocean Fisheries by Rahmatullah Khan analyzes the economic, legal, and strategic implications of establishing Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) in the Indian Ocean region. The book discusses the potential of marine fisheries, resource management challenges, and the importance of ocean governance for coastal nations. Khan examines India’s role within the broader…
This first volume of Nuclear India by J. P. Jain provides an in-depth introduction to the origins, development, and strategic foundations of India’s nuclear program. The book examines India’s political motivations, scientific progress, and security concerns within the regional and global context. Jain discusses historical milestones, policy debates, technological challenges, and India’s p…
This volume of Nuclear India by J. P. Jain explores India’s evolving nuclear policy, strategic motivations, and defense considerations. The author examines the historical development of India’s nuclear program, technological capabilities, and the geopolitical pressures influencing national security decisions. The book analyzes regional tensions in South Asia, global nuclear diplomacy, and I…
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…
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…
This book provides an analytical study of how public policies are formulated and implemented within the complex institutional and administrative structures of India. It examines the dynamics between political leadership, bureaucracy, and public institutions that shape the processes of decision-making in the country. Through detailed discussions, the author highlights the challenges faced in …
This book explains the cultural policies of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, emphasizing the role of culture in the construction of socialism. Discussions include cultural education, the arts, media, historical preservation, and the role of culture in mass mobilization. It demonstrates how state policies are directed at shaping national identity and ideological allegiance through art …
Disarmament: India’s Initiatives is a government-published document by the External Publicity Division of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, outlining India’s long-standing commitment and concrete actions on global disarmament. The publication presents India’s historical proposals, including its call for a nuclear-weapon-free world, the 1988 Action Plan for phased disarmament, and ef…