National Security and Foreign Policy

Contents: Preface. Abbreviations. 1. National security and foreign policy: A conceptual framework. 2. Post-Cold War dynamics of India’s National Security and Foreign Policy. 3. China’s new security concept and the future of the Asia - Pacific region. 4. National security: key determinant of the American Foreign Policy. 5. Challenges and prospects for the Sino-Russian Bilateral Relations. 6. National security and economic development: Challenges for the Post-Apartheid South Africa. 7. Challenges for the national security of the developing world: an overview. 8. Security threats to the Indian Ocean: need for cooperation. 9. National security and the re-emergence of the politics of balance of power. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

“The book entitled “National Security and Foreign Policy” critically examines the different dimensions of national security and its overall impact on the formulation and implementation of the foreign policy of both the developed as well as developing economy.

The study of the nature and effects of non-traditional security like, terrorism, drug trafficking, organized crime, illegal immigration, energy and environment is the hallmark of this book.

The author has made a comprehensive study and critical analysis of the issues concerning national security and foreign policy, especially during the Post-Cold War era.” (jacket)