India’s Eastward Engagement
From Antiquity to Act East Policy
- S.D. Muni - Professor Emeritus, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- Rahul Mishra - Senior Lecturer, Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
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International Relations | Political Science & International Relations | South Asian Politics
International Relations | Political Science & International Relations | South Asian Politics
February 2019 | 348 pages | SAGE India
India’s Eastward Engagement: From Antiquity to Act East Policy presents India’s engagement with its extended eastern neighbours from ancient times to the present. It argues that this engagement has been long rooted in India’s geographical location, its civilizational evolution and historical transformations. The book critically examines all the important phases—Nehru and Post-Nehru periods, and Look East and Act East policies. It exposes the widely entertained myths about India’s eastward engagement and also underlines the prospective directions in which the Act East Policy may unfold in the years to come.
Preface
Introduction: India’s Idea of the East
Waves of History: Ancient to Pre-Independence Era
The Nehru Wave (1927–1964): Hopes Belied
After Nehru: Did India Get Distanced?
Look East Policy (1992–2014): Streamlining and Restructuring Engagement
Act East Policy (2014–): How Different, How Successful?
Prospects: Challenges of Deeper and Wider Engagement
Annexure A: Exchange of Visits
Annexure B: India’s Trade with ASEAN and Its Dialogue Partners
Annexure C: India’s Exports to ASEAN
Annexure D: India’s Imports to ASEAN
Annexure E: FDI Inflows and Outflows between ASEAN and India
Annexure F: Military Exercises
Index
“This book will command a wide audience, given its broad historical sweep and penetrating political insights.”
Former Foreign Secretary and Chairman, Research and Information Systems for Developing Countries
“Indispensable for anyone looking for an answer and understanding India’s Act East Policy.”
Professor, American University
“An excellent book on India’s deep connections with Southeast Asia.”
Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Singapore