India and the Global South

This title examines the evolving role of the Global South in contemporary international relations. It addresses conceptual foundations, diplomatic history from NAM to G20, and comparative trajectories of India and China. The book covers theoretical perspectives including postcolonial and decolonial approaches, strategic and economic power dynamics, and also:Examines conceptual foundations and contested meanings of the Global South with emphasis on diplomatic history from Non-Aligned Movement to G20 and comparative analysis of India and China leadership trajectoriesAddresses theoretical perspectives including postcolonial, decolonial and critical approaches in International Relations theory with focus on strategic and economic power dynamics in the Global SouthAnalyzes soft power assets, aspirations and asymmetries across Global South nations with examination of South-South cooperation institutions, development models and partnership frameworksDiscusses diaspora networks and people-to-people linkages with comparative experiences from Global South countries and India's role in addressing non-traditional security threatsCovers external pressures, strategic agency and internal challenges facing Global South nations with analysis of China-India contest for influence and fragmented solidarities in the regionThis title has been co-published with Knowledge World Publishers. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.