Dutt, V. P. India’s Foreign Policy Since Independence . New Delhi: National Book Trust, India (Earliest edition 1980; latest reprint varies).
Unlike Western-centric IR theories, Dutt places , Non-Alignment , and Nehruvian idealism at the center of the narrative. He walks the reader through the major pivots of history: Dutt, V
The book offers a granular look at India’s relations with its immediate neighbors—Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Dutt introduces the concept of the "Security Complex," where India’s dominance in South Asia is both a source of stability and contention. The analysis of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War is particularly detailed, showcasing India’s humanitarian intervention and strategic victory. New Delhi: National Book Trust, India (Earliest edition
Does the PDF have the 1998 nuclear chapter? A: Only the 2nd or 3rd revised edition. Check the copyright page (post-2000 print). Dutt introduces the concept of the "Security Complex,"
Let’s address the elephant in the room:
Dutt, V. P. India’s Foreign Policy Since Independence . New Delhi: National Book Trust, India (Earliest edition 1980; latest reprint varies).
Unlike Western-centric IR theories, Dutt places , Non-Alignment , and Nehruvian idealism at the center of the narrative. He walks the reader through the major pivots of history:
The book offers a granular look at India’s relations with its immediate neighbors—Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Dutt introduces the concept of the "Security Complex," where India’s dominance in South Asia is both a source of stability and contention. The analysis of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War is particularly detailed, showcasing India’s humanitarian intervention and strategic victory.
Does the PDF have the 1998 nuclear chapter? A: Only the 2nd or 3rd revised edition. Check the copyright page (post-2000 print).
Let’s address the elephant in the room: