It has been a long time since the readers had a well-argumented analysis of theoretical aspects of foreign policy planning and relations of the past half a century. It is high time the foreign policy planning and relations of the past half a century. It is high time the foreign policy framers cast-off the blinkers of dogmatism and confrontation and describe from positions of the new thinking, the evolution of foreign policy concepts. The nations are formulating their foreign policy doctrines on the basis of their contacts with the outside world. The author's creative reasoning on some foreign policy issues shows that he has managed to break free from the cobweb of outdated dogmas. Attempts by political leaders of any country to export their ideas and way of thinking to the outside world no doubt have deep roots in its history. The messianic all for a stepped up class struggle was seen in foreign policy doctrines of both the Soviet Union and China, "Forget the past, look to the future" is a description of Sino-Soviet relations which has become well known. But it is politicians rather than historians who can afford to say a thing like that. As a true historian, the author seeks to provide answers to many questions that have lost none of their topicality: What were Soviet foreign policy-makers miscalculations that contributed to the strategic rapprochement between Beijing and Washington in the 1970s? Why did China finally give up its cooperation with the West spearheaded against the USSR and decided to normalize Sino-Soviet relations in the 1980s? Global changes are looking differently to different nations and group of nations: it cannot seem similar from Delhi, Moscow, Washington and Beijing. India has to make its own appraisal and identify the emerging realignment of forces as helpful or injurious to its national and international interests. This is the first task of foreign policy in contemporary eta; a deep, continuing appraisal of World forces at work and identification of changes that are conducive to India as well as forces that are actually or potentially hostile. It is a book which must appeal to scholars from a background of knowledge of either foreign policy affairs-diplomacy or international relations, and would also be an interesting account for the diplomats. If there is a weakness, it is that the reader may at times become bogged down in a mass of detailed recollections, so that one may lose the thread of events. It is here that the detailed introduction given by the author is invaluable in setting the stage. The present volume is a notable addition to our understanding of international relations and history of foreign policy planning. This book confirms that the study of foreign policy is a rich source of tough academic questions, especially in the field of international affairs.

The American Offensive in West Asia is directed at not merely liberating Kuwait, but has been designed to completely destroy Iraq belonging to one of the cradles of civilization. And yet, it is also a ware in which a mighty multinational force, with the ultimate high-technological wherewithal and led by the rich nations, is being held at bay by a courageous people and a far-sighted leader. Whatever the nature and content of the U.S. President George Bush's New World Order for the rest of the World, it means Pax-Americans have made it clear that the Soviet Union, the United Nations, or Non-Aligned movement can play a role only by their courtesy. The Gulf rulers are happy with this arrangement. The Soviet Union's support for the Americans (but not against Iraq) in the Gulf War is basically because it perceives no high-technological threat to its own geo-political interests. Military establishments can in India draw several lessons from the Gulf War, provided it is willing to listen to experts. If Iraq had possessed nuclear weapons, the Golf War may not have taken place at all. India too must give up its obsolete defence system and opt for a more effective one.

Struggle is part of Kurd Muslim minority's history. They have been tools in the hands of others to destabilize neighbouring regimes, but their non-Kurdish rulers are united in their desire to deny statehood to the Kurds, because a Kurdish state could undermine the balance of power system in West Asia, the Soviet Union, Iran and Turkey. In Iraq Kurds enjoy full autonomy. Can wars solve problems or create new ones? Is the whole population of Northern Iraq, on the move? Iraq is doing the best it can to alleviate the sufferings of Kurdish people- their own brothers and sisters. The Kurds, after all are Iraqi citizens. The Iraqis have granted autonomy, build roads, brought electricity and water to their houses. Regarding the future of Kurds, it depends on the people of the region to decide. There is a consensus on the World that Iraqi territorial integrity must be respected.

The Constitution of India enshrines the doctrine of equality and non-interference in certain matters and non-discrimination on certain narrow grounds. It also holds as sacred the freedom of thought, speech and expression. The unwritten Constitution of Great Britain reflects the will of the people more truly as it embodies the conventions and enactments over centuries. Our Constitution is basically a scholarly exercise in compilation of whatever was thought worth emulating. The lofty doctrines of liberty, equality, fraternity, social justice, secularism, fairplay and, above all, rule of law enshrined in our Constitution are yet to percolate into our daily lives. What is needed is not the dismantling of the system of Parliamentary democracy, but introducing electoral reforms to lend more stability to the coalition governments in India. The stability of coalitions in India can be ensured through appropriate electoral reforms. Of course, for such electoral reforms, what is needed the most is a strong political will. This work in 3 volumes contains valuable and authoritative information on pros and cons of contemporary Indian politics. Details of the Volumes: . Communal Politics in India . Coalition Politics in India . Restructuring Political Profile of Women in India. Political thinkers and political scientists, besides the students, scholars and teachers in Political Science, Administration and History will find this of utmost use.