Journal of Politics and Governance
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 1

Decoding Indian Foreign Policy

Doctoral Research, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, E-mail: priya.sreekumar@yahoo.com

Online published on 25 August, 2017.

Abstract

This article reviews a recent book titled ‘Choices: Inside the Making of India's Foreign Policy’ by Shivshanker Menon. The book offers a glimpse of the Indian diplomatic endeavours reflecting elements of history, legacy, negotiating skills, geo-strategic dynamics, and critical policy decisions entwined in a compact narrative. The author has provided a diplomatic testimonial as a serving envoy on key foreign policy initiatives, which primarily served national interest.

Keywords

Foreign Policy, India, China, South Asia