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Atal Bihari Vajpayee and India’s Foreign Policy: 1977-2004

Initiatives, Policy Making and Achievements

Jhilam Poptani and Tridib Chakraborti

Atal Bihari Vajpayee and India’s Foreign Policy: 1977-2004: Initiatives, Policy Making and Achievements examines the life and work of a humanitarian, a visionary, an orator par excellence, a writer, a mass leader, and a Parliamentarian who is still revered by both members of his own party and by the opposition. Vajpayee’s long political career won him accolades as well as honors. Being closely associated with the Indian political arena from a very young age, Vajpayee with his knowledge, experience and charismatic persona became the ‘Bhishma Pitamah’ of Indian politics. He had achieved few major milestones during his long political tenure in the Parliament of India. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was unarguably one of the best and most influential Prime Ministers of India, serving the nation for a full term (five years) and two short terms, having impressive contributions to the development of India. He played a very significant role in shaping the foreign policies of India. Vajpayee’s dedicated efforts to solve persistent and major issues in foreign policies are remarkable. His indomitable determination and spirit helped India to attain its justified place in international forum. Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s legacy is preserved and reproduced by successive leaders of India honoring his accomplishments.

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Lexington Books
Pages: 308 • Trim: 6¼ x 9⅜
978-1-66693-629-2 • Hardback • June 2024 • $120.00 • (£92.00)
978-1-66693-630-8 • eBook • June 2024 • $50.00 • (£38.00)
Subjects: Political Science / World / Asian, History / General, Political Science / International Relations / General

Tridib Chakrabortiis a former Professor and Ex-Head of the Department

of International Relations, Jadavpur University, kolkata. Currently, Emeritus Professor &

Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Culture Studies, Adamas University, Barasat, Kolkata

Jhilam Poptani is an Assistant Professor in Vivekananda College, Madhyamgram,

West Bengal State University, Kolkata, India

Introduction: The “Idiosyncratic” Roles of Indian Leaders: Nehru to Vajpayee

Chapter 1: Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Ideological Evolution: Religious and Political

Chapter 2: India’s Extended Neighbourhood and International Cooperation with Regional Organizations

Chapter 3: Nationalist Perspectives of India’s (Close) Neighbourhood: An Analytical Study

Chapter 4: Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the Leader of the Opposition

Chapter 5: Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Prime Ministerial Foreign Policy: Vision and Realism

Chapter 6: Vajpayee Major Foreign Policy Shifts: Nuclear and Natural Ally Paradigms

Conclusion: Highlights and Challenges of Vajpayee’s Diplomacy

“ Jhilam Poptani and Tridib Chakraborti’s book re-tells the continuity of tradition in Indian Foreign policy and Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s venture to balance the vagaries of realpolitik to India’s moral convictions and ethical visions of international relations without compromising to its commitments to domestic compulsions.”


— Rajen Singh Laishram, Manipur Central University


“The reader is carried away chapter after chapter by India’s inimitable orator Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s evolving strands of foreign policy . This book is a valuable addition to India’s foreign policy bibliography.”


— P. V. Rao, Osmania University


Atal Bihari Vajpayee and India’s Foreign Policy: 1977-2004

Initiatives, Policy Making and Achievements

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  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee and India’s Foreign Policy: 1977-2004: Initiatives, Policy Making and Achievements examines the life and work of a humanitarian, a visionary, an orator par excellence, a writer, a mass leader, and a Parliamentarian who is still revered by both members of his own party and by the opposition. Vajpayee’s long political career won him accolades as well as honors. Being closely associated with the Indian political arena from a very young age, Vajpayee with his knowledge, experience and charismatic persona became the ‘Bhishma Pitamah’ of Indian politics. He had achieved few major milestones during his long political tenure in the Parliament of India. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was unarguably one of the best and most influential Prime Ministers of India, serving the nation for a full term (five years) and two short terms, having impressive contributions to the development of India. He played a very significant role in shaping the foreign policies of India. Vajpayee’s dedicated efforts to solve persistent and major issues in foreign policies are remarkable. His indomitable determination and spirit helped India to attain its justified place in international forum. Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s legacy is preserved and reproduced by successive leaders of India honoring his accomplishments.

Details
Details
  • Lexington Books
    Pages: 308 • Trim: 6¼ x 9⅜
    978-1-66693-629-2 • Hardback • June 2024 • $120.00 • (£92.00)
    978-1-66693-630-8 • eBook • June 2024 • $50.00 • (£38.00)
    Subjects: Political Science / World / Asian, History / General, Political Science / International Relations / General
Author
Author
  • Tridib Chakrabortiis a former Professor and Ex-Head of the Department

    of International Relations, Jadavpur University, kolkata. Currently, Emeritus Professor &

    Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Culture Studies, Adamas University, Barasat, Kolkata

    Jhilam Poptani is an Assistant Professor in Vivekananda College, Madhyamgram,

    West Bengal State University, Kolkata, India

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Introduction: The “Idiosyncratic” Roles of Indian Leaders: Nehru to Vajpayee

    Chapter 1: Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Ideological Evolution: Religious and Political

    Chapter 2: India’s Extended Neighbourhood and International Cooperation with Regional Organizations

    Chapter 3: Nationalist Perspectives of India’s (Close) Neighbourhood: An Analytical Study

    Chapter 4: Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the Leader of the Opposition

    Chapter 5: Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Prime Ministerial Foreign Policy: Vision and Realism

    Chapter 6: Vajpayee Major Foreign Policy Shifts: Nuclear and Natural Ally Paradigms

    Conclusion: Highlights and Challenges of Vajpayee’s Diplomacy

Reviews
Reviews
  • “ Jhilam Poptani and Tridib Chakraborti’s book re-tells the continuity of tradition in Indian Foreign policy and Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s venture to balance the vagaries of realpolitik to India’s moral convictions and ethical visions of international relations without compromising to its commitments to domestic compulsions.”


    — Rajen Singh Laishram, Manipur Central University


    “The reader is carried away chapter after chapter by India’s inimitable orator Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s evolving strands of foreign policy . This book is a valuable addition to India’s foreign policy bibliography.”


    — P. V. Rao, Osmania University


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