The US Pivot and Indian Foreign Policy: Asia's Evolving Balance of Power

by Harsh V. Pant, Yogesh Joshi

China's exponential rise and America's relative decline have led to a transition of power in contemporary Asia. The US pivot towards Asia is the most evident manifestation of such a transition, and Indian foreign policy shows signs of a hedging strategy, with attempts to strengthen ties with both China and the US.

Genres: India

163 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2015

Reviews

[Kaustubh Kirti · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book is an interesting and an academic take over the Indian foreign policy since early 2000 and how the policy has changed over the years to factor in retrenchment of American control and the rise of the Chinese since 2009. The book recounts the maturing policy from NAM to more of a hedging strategy to balance both US and China while engaging other states like Japan and Australia for a more balanced development perspective.

The book lacks depth and focuses more on events and recounts constructed from government statements. There is lack of factual data that could have been constructed to delve into evolving relationship. The book ends up being a mere commentary of what is happening. It can be read just for the collection of phrases of various world and India leaders that have been used here and there to further the author's viewpoint. Otherwise there is nothing new other than what is evidently visible in happening.