edited rajiv bhatia vijay sakhuja (3 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. On April 2013, Russia and India celebrated the sixty-sixth year of diplomatic relations between them. The relationship between these two countries is accoladed as a strategic partnership which is 'special and privileged', and 'time-tested'. The Russians rank India very high, only next to the US and China. They believe that the three countries - US, China and India - will mould the world politics. The partnership between India and Russia is a 'natural phenomenon' and its significance lies in mutual trust and commonality of views. A strong element of continuity is present in the bilateral relationship in the backdrop of an emerging multi-polar world, despite some lost opportunities due to some strains between India and Russia. New nuances have appeared between India and Russia over a period of time. Efforts are needed to focus the countries energy in strengthening the relationship to 'meet its optimal potential' by capitalising in the opportunities the world order is offering. The volume focuses on the many facets of the bilateral relationship between India and Russia and their approach towards the international system. This compilation of papers highlights the high points as well as the low points of this strategic partnership. It evinces the congruence of India and Russia's national interests and explores other areas for collaboration. It also highlights the overtones in the bilateral relations such as the problems in the defence arena and Russia's bolstering relationship with Pakistan. (jacket).

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. Myanmar stands at the cusp of a major political and economic transformation. The change would provide space and opportunity to the Myanmar society, people and external actors to engage in the process. Myanmar's role as ASEAN chair in 2014 is also significant. Still, there are many challenges ahead, like national reconciliation among various ethnic and political groups; socio-economic development challenges; and the role of the military in civil administration. The most crucial test for Myanmar would be the 2015 elections. How Myanmar will deal with all these complex challenges needs to be watched closely. (jacket).

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Foreword. Introduction. 1. Evolving India Vietnam strategic partnership. 2. Economic relations : trade investments and cooperation in conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. 3. Evolving security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region: political security and Defence co-operation. 4. Development of a knowledge economy: cooperation in IT, science and technology and related fields. 5. Tracing civilisational links and potential for tourism. Index. Capitalising on shared civilizational links in the form of Buddhist lineage, Cham Kingdom, and anti-colonial movements, India-Vietnam relations are increasingly exuding confidence, boosted by high economic growth, political, security and Defence cooperation, scientific and technological capacity building, enhanced cultural contacts and near identical outlook on global, regional and bilateral issues. Increasing interactions translated into the signing of the strategic partnership agreement between the two countries in 2007. The year 2012 has special significance. It was celebrated as the Year of Friendship in India and Vietnam, it marked the 5th anniversary of the strategic partnership and 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The year was also celebrated as the 20th year of India's dialogue partnership with ASEAN. (jacket).