Indias Disarmament Policy

Product DescriptionEver since Independence Disarmament has been the main hallmark of Indias foreign policy. It is one of the most important issues in the world for it has a direct impact on the country ability to protect itself. However, the decision has to be made and with consensus of all the countries. All the countries have to agree and abide by the decision, only then can they live in harmony and peace, otherwise it could lead to nuclear Holocaust if war breaks out. The book examines Indias role in negotiations and its contribution on various aspects of this issue. The various nuances of Disarmament - establishment of negotiations, machinery, suspension of nuclear tests, proliferation of nuclear weapons, establishment of nuclear-free zones, reduction of nuclear and conventional weapons, international control of Atomic energy and establishment of international police force - have been studied minutely in the book. It also deals with Indias opposition to the Non proliferation treaty (npt), comprehensive Test ban treaty (ctbt), etc. Finally, various bilateral and multilateral treaties in the sphere of arms control and its reduction are discussed and specifically the controversial Indo-US deal 2008and its impact on Indias Disarmament policy.About the AuthorDr. N.M. Ghatate, a former Vice Chairman of the Law Commission of India, is a senior advocate in the Supreme Court of India. A post-graduate and recipient of a doctoral degree in International Relations from the School of International Service, the American University, Washington, DC, he was a lecturer of International Relations in the US and India. He has participated in several seminars in India and abroad. His interest in law, international relations and contemporary politics prompted him to write several research articles on these subjects. He has written books titled: Emergency Constitution and Democracy: An Indian Experience and Indias Disarmament Policy. He has edited several books including: Indo-Soviet Treat; Reactions and Reflections; Bangladesh: Crisis and Consequences; Revoke Emergency. He has also edited former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayees Four Decades in Parliament and A Constructive Parliament.