Description:
One of the most important developments in today's changing international system is the emergence of India as a rising power. However, Rajesh Basrur finds that India is held back by domestic constraints. Subcontinental Drift explains why India's foreign policy is often characterized by hesitations, delays, and diversions that may hamper its rise.
Review Quotes:
[Basrur] has relied upon neoclassical realism, incorporating domestic factors to explain India's foreign policy-a remarkable achievement....Basrur's excellent analysis demonstrates that multiple institutional problems, including the contested nature of Indian federalism and bureaucratic lethargy, affect the quality of Indian policy making.