India's Foreign Policy The Democracy Dimension

Muni, S. D.

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“…Since the early 1990s the Indian government became increasingly aware of and involved with its Diaspora, formalising its commitment and connection through a series of policies (Voigt-Graf 2005;Sahoo 2006). What is being witnessed therefore is how the International Triad has steadily led India towards a strong convergence of its Diaspora policy and foreign policy placating, in the process the embedded role of Diaspora in foreign affairs (Muni 2009 The beginning of India's foreign policy and the Nehruvian take on Diaspora and Indian origin communities was part of the country's idealism, as I have mentioned earlier. Those were the days of Non-Alignment and Panchseel.…”

Section: Part II Implications Of the 'International Triad' -Globalisamentioning

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Alter nation 24,1 (2017) 50 - 75 50 Electronic ISSN: 2519 - 5476 ; DOI: https://doi.org/10.29086/2519 - 5476/2017/v24n1a4 Indian Diaspora Policy and the ‘International Triad’ – O f Voices and Visions beyond Pragmatism

Sinha¹

2017

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This work aims to explore and problematize India's discourses on its Diaspora policy vis-à-vis the reflections and experiences of actors on the ground. Historically, the Indian state has been known to project a founding and pioneering discourse on Diaspora closely connected and inter-twined with its foreign policy. Nonetheless, in its international outlook just as India continues to change and evolve over time, so do its Diaspora discourses and practices as per the needs of its foreign policy. From being distantly neutral and adopting diplomatic routes of concern for Indian origin people abroad during its early post-Independence outlook, India's Diaspora policies have turned volte-face by shifting to the foreground of its global profiling in more recent times. Three important agents responsible for this role reversal are represented by the forces of globalisation, transnational geopolitics and Diasporization, acting in tandem with each other. Referring to these three as the, 'International Triad', (a term I employ as a heuristic tool), I undertake a qualitative analysis through review of literature, primary data including newspapers and ethnographic interviews conducted by me. It is clear that in its pro-active positioning and emerging Diaspora relations, India is no different from many other countries. Conversely, Indian Diasporas too have come a long way, emerging as not only key drivers in development efforts but also in strengthening bilateral ties between host and home nations as other diasporas do. No longer bereft of voice and rights, as much as in previous political contexts, the PIO and Diaspora communities stand on firmer ground while interacting with their home countries and ancestral homelands. However some vulnerabilities and status

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Section: Part II Implications Of the 'International Triad' -Globalisamentioning

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Alter nation 24,1 (2017) 50 - 75 50 Electronic ISSN: 2519 - 5476 ; DOI: https://doi.org/10.29086/2519 - 5476/2017/v24n1a4 Indian Diaspora Policy and the ‘International Triad’ – O f Voices and Visions beyond Pragmatism

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2017

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“…In the past, monarchies and military regimes in the smaller South Asian countries considered India an adversary and promoted religious and sectarian extremism. 34 This has allowed them to deflect domestic public criticism directed at their own failures and helped them survive in office. On the other hand, it is expected that democratic regimes in these countries will have more incentives to cooperate with India, building on the traditional cultural and economic links and also unlikely to encourage the growth of extremist groups within their territories.…”

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Democracy Promotion in India's Foreign Policy: Emerging Trends and Developments

Mazumdar¹,

Statz²

2015

Asian Affairs: An American Review

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Democracy promotion has never been an integral element of India's foreign policy. The pursuit of its national interests in the international arena has traditionally revolved around security, trade, and energy issues. This article demonstrates, however, that in recent times India has taken a more active stance in promoting and supporting democracy abroad. It identifies the specific ways in which India has engaged in democracy promotion and support abroad. Nevertheless, 'realist' concerns about strategic and economic interests, namely India's desire to improve its relationship with the United States and enhancing its status as an emerging power, rather than any idealistic commitment to democracy, may help explain this behavior. The pursuit of traditional foreign policy objectives will continue to take precedence over democracy promotion and support abroad. As such, there are elements of both continuity and change observed regarding the issue of democracy promotion in India's foreign policy.India is one of the few countries in the developing world that has been relatively successful in constructing and sustaining a democratic political system. Significant

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“…The end of the Cold War and the weakening of the Non Aligned movement demanded a radical rethink in Indian foreign policy, triggered also by the end of the barter trading system with the Soviet Union, which had traditionally met a large proportion of India's energy needs, precipitating an acute financial crisis which forced New Delhi to adopt neoliberal economic policies (Muni, 2009). As part of a developing pro-US foreign policy, inf luential sections of India's elite-tutored in US foreign policy institutions-have been arguing for greater effort on the part of India to promote democracy across the globe: India was the founding member of the US-sponsored Community of Democracies, in 2000.…”

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Communicating India's Soft Power

Thussu

2013

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At no time in history has public diplomacy played a more significant role in world affairs and international relations. As a result, global interest in public diplomacy has escalated, creating a substantial academic and professional audience for new works in the field.This series examines theory and practice in public diplomacy from a global perspective, looking closely at public diplomacy concepts, policies, and practices in various regions of the world. The purpose is to enhance understanding of the importance of public diplomacy, to advance public diplomacy thinking, and to contribute to improved public diplomacy practices.The editors welcome submissions from scholars and practitioners representing a range of disciplines and fields (including diplomacy, international relations, international communications, public relations, political science, global media, marketing/ advertising) and offering diverse perspectives. In keeping with its global focus, the series encourages non-US-centric works and comparative studies.

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India's Foreign Policy The Democracy Dimension

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Alter nation 24,1 (2017) 50 - 75 50 Electronic ISSN: 2519 - 5476 ; DOI: https://doi.org/10.29086/2519 - 5476/2017/v24n1a4 Indian Diaspora Policy and the ‘International Triad’ – O f Voices and Visions beyond Pragmatism

Alter nation 24,1 (2017) 50 - 75 50 Electronic ISSN: 2519 - 5476 ; DOI: https://doi.org/10.29086/2519 - 5476/2017/v24n1a4 Indian Diaspora Policy and the ‘International Triad’ – O f Voices and Visions beyond Pragmatism

Democracy Promotion in India's Foreign Policy: Emerging Trends and Developments

Communicating India's Soft Power

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