Irrespective of which group dominated indian policy, india rarely appears to have got its way in afghanistan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first of its kind, this book interrogates that simplistic yet powerful geopolitical narrative and asks what truly drivesindias afghanistan policy. The objective, in author avinash paliwals words is to offer an analytical narrative and an explanation of why india did what it did. Dr avinash paliwal is a lecturer in diplomacy and public policy at soas university of london.
My enemys enemy avinash paliwal oxford university press. Geopoliticsindias policy choices in afghanistan my. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the american withdrawal. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal is a perfect guide of indias afghanistan policy right from the last decade of the cold. The archetype of my enemy s enemy is my friend, indias political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as a machiavellian ploy aimed against pakistan. Drawing on hitherto untapped primary sources including official memoranda, diplomatic. My enemys enemy by avinash paliwal the most striking lapse in the book is an understanding of indias deepseated opposition to the taliban. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my enemy s enemy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my enemys enemy. Paliwal analyses the pushandpull of policymaking in new delhi against the backdrop of wider strategic shifts. Though not widely known, india is currently the fifth largest aid donor to afghanistan.
Avinash paliwal is the author of my enemy s enemy 4. Avinash paliwal the archetype of my enemys enemy is my friend, indias political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as a machiavellian ploy aimed against pakistan. This book is indispensable to anyone wanting to make sense of indias engagement with afghanistan. Mar 06, 2018 one of the striking features of paliwals book is his rather brave attempt to view the indiapakistan relationship and its impact on how both countries viewed the others involvement in afghanistan through the prism of kautilyan realpolitik. You have reached your limit for free articles this month. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal by avinash paliwal isbn. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal hardcover 29 september 2017. A definitive account, grounded in history, of the strategic axis between new delhi and kabul. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal, paliwal, avinash,,2017,harpercollins publishers,9789352772681. My enemys enemy aims to decode indias foreign policymaking processes using the afghanistan relationship as a testcase. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal, by avinash paliwal has been published by harper collins. The first of its kind, this book interrogates that simplistic yet powerful geopolitical narrative and. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal 9780190685829. The book tries to decode the drivers of indias afghanistan policy in a relatively more contemporary context.
Avinash paliwal speaks at the south asia seminar on 20 february 2018. Paliwal, avinash the archetype of my enemys enemy is my friend, indias political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as a machiavellian ploy aimed against pakistan. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The first of its kind, this book interrogates that simplistic yet powerful geopolitical narrative and asks what truly drives indian s afghanistan policy. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal shows that he is a young academic to watch out for in the years ahead indias relationship with afghanistan since the soviet invasion in 1979 has been complex and constrained by geography and shifting strategic goal posts. Its assistance, within the foreign aid community, however, has been recognized as one of the most effective. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter.
He is a member of the griffith asia institute and an academic fellow of the. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal tries to decode the drivers of indias afghan policy in a contemporary context. Covers the period from the final years of the cold war to the presentday. Challenging deeply held beliefs about an indiapakistan proxy war, the book offers a nuanced explanation of indias strategic intent and actions, which is critical to resolving the seemingly unending war in. My enemys enemy paliwal, avinash 9780190685829 hpb. The archetype of my enemys enemy is my friend, indias political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as. Nov 14, 2017 in a groundbreaking book, my enemys enemy. Avinash paliwal is the author of my enemys enemy 4. The first of its kind, this book interrogates that simplistic yet powerful geopolitical narrative and asks what truly drivesindia s afghanistan policy. Professor ian hall teaches in the school of government and international relations, griffith university. Specialising in the strategic affairs of south asia and afghanistan, he holds a doctorate in international relations from kings college london, and an economics. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal by avinash paliwal. My enemys enemy is nonetheless a very impressive achievement. My enemys enemy india in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal avinash paliwal.
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The archetype of my enemys enemy is my friend, indias political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as a. My enemy s enemy india in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal avinash paliwal. This book is indispensable to anyone wanting to make sense of india s engagement with afghanistan. Sinha is a seasoned diplomat and during a career spanning 36 years, he has handled several important assignments at the ministry of external affairs, new delhi and in indian diplomatic missions in south asia, middle east. His current research is focused on indias foreign policymaking processes towards myanmar since independence 1947. Dec 24, 2017 in effect, though, paliwals first driver, the need to keep a balance between afghanistan and pakistan, is remarkably close to the my enemys enemy doctrine that paliwal spends much time. Based on an extensive repertoire of hitherto untapped primary sources. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal london. The first of its kind, this book interrogates that simplistic yet powerful geopolitical narrative and asks what truly drives indians afghanistan policy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Paliwal, avinash the archetype of my enemy s enemy is my friend, indias political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as a machiavellian ploy aimed against pakistan. Historians call afghanistan the graveyard of empires. Through this blog, brookings india intends to initiate conversations with scholars and. Aug 31, 2017 the archetype of my enemy s enemy is my friend, india s political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as a machiavellian ploy aimed against pakistan. This is important to remember while reading avinash paliwals wonderful new book my enemys enemy.
Avinash paliwal the archetype of my enemy s enemy is my friend, india s political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as a machiavellian ploy aimed against pakistan. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal kindle edition by paliwal, avinash. The first of its kind, this book interrogates that simplistic yet powerful geopolitical narrative and asks what truly drives indias afghanistan policy. Dr avinash paliwal staff soas university of london. Avinash paliwals book on indian policy towards afghanistan describes how, despite being dealt a poor hand by geography, military capacity and excessive caution, new delhi h. My enemys enemy by avinash paliwal against the backdrop of the afghan presidents visit to india, avinash paliwals account of the strategic axis.
His book, my enemys enemy india in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal, details indias role in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal. The archetype of my enemys enemy is my friend, indias political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as a machiavellian ploy aimed against pakistan. The archetype of my enemys enemy is my friend, indias political and economic presence in. According to paliwal, the answer can be explained by the interplay. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal ebook. The sambandh blog a platform for the dissemination of latest research on south asian connectivity. India in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal avinash paliwal show all authors. Sep 27, 2017 my enemy s enemy india in afghanistan from the soviet invasion to the us withdrawal panel members. The material gathered from interviews in afghanistan and india and beyond is eyeopening, in parts, and the book as a whole is an excellent demonstration of how contemporary history can be.
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