India’s former Foreign Secretary and former Member of the National Security Advisory Board Committee of Government of India presents a scholarly work entitled India and Regional Developments: Through the Prism of Indo-Pak Relations. The theme has deep bearing on Indian political relations with Pakistan, Afghanistan and Kashmir. The author has given rich details on India vis-a-vis regional developments with their effects on several complex events from time to time. Shri Dixit has well weaved the theme into seventeen chapters by meticulously analysing the fast changing under currents in Indo-Pak relations and other regions. Thus he continues to observe momentous historical events since the Agra summit and Indian scenario beyond its borders. However he is cautious in his approach regarding regional challenges and tension and international dilemma. This work will be useful for diplomats, statesmen, teachers, scholars and students in India and abroad.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR J.N. Dixit
J.N. Dixit, former Foreign Secretary of India, is one of the most distinguished members of the Indian Foreign Service. Born in 1936 and educated at Delhi, he joined the diplomatic service in 1958. He served in different capacities at home and in Indian embassies in different countries for 36 years before retiring as Foreign Secretary of India in 1994. Dixit is somewhat unique amongst his colleagues as, after retirement, he emerged as one of the most thoughtful and analytical political columnists in India, writing in major leading Indian and foreign newspapers. He authored six books in six years after his retirement in 1994, dealing with his assignments in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka where he served as Ambassador. This is his 7th book which is a collection of the more important articles on foreign affairs and international relations, in addition to commentaries and essays on contemporary developments, the world over, over the last 5/6 years. This volume forms relevant reference material for scholars and academics in general and for those, interested in Indian foreign policy, in particular.
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