| ID | 132930 |
| Title Proper | Evolving dynamics of federalism and foreign policy in India |
| Other Title Information | engagement of states in external affairs |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hazarika, Obja Borah |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Although, the central government in India has been constitutionally empowered to decide on foreign affairs, this article has attempted to portray that sub-national units have influenced and affected external engagements to a certain extent. The central government as well as foreign audiences have acknowledged the role of the states of India in external engagements and have often included them in discussions and negotiations relating to foreign affairs. Sub-national diplomacy has taken varied manifestations in India. First, states have embarked on economic diplomacy with foreign audiences. Secondly, states sharing an international border have influenced neighbourhood policy and thirdly, regional parties, which have served as coalition partners at the centre have often leveraged their status to exert pressure on the centre in certain foreign policy decisions. The centre, being the final authority on external affairs in India, must continue to conduct foreign policy with an aim to secure the national interest of the country as well as to ensure that the legitimate interests and concerns of the states are adequately accommodated. |
| `In' analytical Note | Indian Foreign Affairs Journal Vol.9, No.1: Jan-Mar.2014: p.33-45 |
| Journal Source | Indian Foreign Affairs Journal Vol.9, No.1: Jan-Mar.2014: p.33-45 |
| Key Words | India ; Geopolitics ; Foreign Policy ; Legitimate Interest ; International Engagement ; International Organization - IO ; National Interest ; National Security ; Foreign Affairs ; International Negotiation ; Economic Diplomacy ; Democracy ; Dynamics ; Federalism |