Grand Strategy for India : 2020 and Beyond
| Author | : | Krishnappa Venkatshamy, Princy George |
| Year of Publication | : | 2012 |
| Publisher | : | Pentagon Press |
| ISBN - 13 | : | 9788182746572 |
| Edition | : | First |
| Language | : | English |
| Binding | : | Hardcover |
| No of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Subject | : | Defence/Strategy |
About the Book :
This volume presents perspectives on cross-cutting issues of importance to India`s grand strategy. In the first part the authors present grand strategy for India 2020 and beyond. In the second part experts discuss wide ranging security concerns: socio-economic challenges; regional and internal security challenges; emerging challenges in foreign policy domain etc. The volume also addresses recent and emerging security threats such as left wing extremism, international terrorism, climate change and energy security, and the role of these for framing a national security strategy for India. The authors in the volume offer insightful answers to questions such as: What might India do to build a cohesive and peaceful domestic order in the in the next decades? How could India foster a global consensus on the global commons that serve India`s interests and values? What strategic framework will optimise India`s efforts to foster a stable and peaceful neighbourhood?
About Author :
Krishnappa Venkatshamy is a Research Fellow, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA). His research interests include India`s grand strategy, global governance, security politics of Israel and comparative strategic cultures. His recent publications include -Global Power Shifts and Strategic Transition in Asia (ed.), Academic Foundation, 2009, India`s Grand Strategic Thought and Practice*(ed.), Routledge, (forthcoming November 2012). He previously led the IDSA National Strategy Project (INSP). He is currently leading the Strategic Trends 2050 Project, an interdisciplinary study of long-term strategic futures, sponsored by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Princy George is a Research Associate at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) and works with the Africa, Latin America, Caribbean and UN Centre. Her current research focuses on the West African Sahel states, and the impacts of the Arab Spring on this region. Her other research interests include the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and India`s grand strategy.
