use of those advances. Finally, Ben Ouagrham-Gormley's research raises the question of whether "a... more use of those advances. Finally, Ben Ouagrham-Gormley's research raises the question of whether "a weapons program should be viewed as an integrated system" (p. 63), which is not amenable to more systematic analysis in which the causal effects of specific parts can be evaluated independently. These issues not withstanding, this is an overall excellent book that makes a significant contribution to the study of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. To date, existing research has overwhelmingly focused on the causes of nuclear weapons proliferation, while we know substantially less about the causes of chemical and biological weapons proliferation. This book represents an important and welcome step toward addressing that gap.
The demise of the Doha round of trade negotiations is often attributed to deadlocks in agricultur... more The demise of the Doha round of trade negotiations is often attributed to deadlocks in agricultural negotiations between the developed and the developing world. Why has agriculture been so difficult to negotiate? This article explains North-South agricultural negotiations through the lens of coalition politics, especially the shift from bloc to issue-based diplomacy from the developing world. We argue against the proposition in the negotiation literature that multiple coalitions at the international level allow negotiators room to maneuver. Our study shows that bloc coalitions in fact allowed for compromise more than issue-based coalitions in agriculture, which are often supported by strong domestic constituencies. Empirically, the article focuses on the Uruguay Round when the North and South struck an agreement on agriculture and the Doha Round, which remains deadlocked. The article also provides an in-depth case study of India’s agricultural interests and its food security program...
Trade in agriculture has been a conten ous issue in rela ons between the United States and India ... more Trade in agriculture has been a conten ous issue in rela ons between the United States and India in recent years. At the mul lateral nego a ons in the World Trade Organiza on (WTO), India has fought to protect its small and marginal farmers – in 2014, India held up its approval of the Trade Facilita on Agreement un l it received assurance that its interest in protec ng its food security would get urgent a en on. In the bilateral context, India’s reluctance to import more American farm products has irked farm exporters. India’s growing popula on and rising prosperity are perceived as opportuni es for US agricultural exports. However, its con nued emphasis on self‐ reliance and protec on of the farm sector has limited the scope of such exports. Observers find this protec on puzzling since during this same period India has made significant progress as a farm exporter. Against this background, India’s posi on on farm trade needs to be understood within the context of a domes c farm sect...
In February 2018, India regained its position as the fastest growing large economy in the world, ... more In February 2018, India regained its position as the fastest growing large economy in the world, growing at more than seven percent for three preceding quarters and surpassing China. However, despite support for sub-regional integration in the Bay of Bengal region, the prospect that India will lead the charge on regional integration or even play a central role in efforts in Asia overall, remains dim. Several constraining factors, many of which have to do with India’s domestic political economy, make such a leadership role unlikely. Pushback from interest groups, India’s federal structure, and the ruling party’s nationalist rhetoric are among several factors that shape India’s approach to economic liberalization in general and regional integration in particular. India has several reasons to advocate for regional integration. In 2014, the Modi government came to power promising economic development for all. Once in office, Modi’s flagship initiative was “Make in India” – an effort to ...
Agricultural policy reform is one of the major challenges facing India today. Such reform is requ... more Agricultural policy reform is one of the major challenges facing India today. Such reform is required in order to reduce poverty through faster agricultural growth and to promote more sustainable use of natural resources while ensuring food security. Subsidy policies that promote the use of fertilizer and of electricity for groundwater irrigation are in particular need of reform. While subsidies for these two inputs played a crucial role in achieving India's Green Revolution, they have been criticized during the past decade for benefiting large-scale farmers more than smallholders, placing a fiscal burden on the state, and having negative environmental effects. By analyzing the evolution of these input subsidy policies and examining the political processes involved in efforts to reform them, this study throws new light on the factors that have so far prevented a move toward more pro-poor and environmentally sustainable agricultural input policies in India. The authors show that ...
This forum comes from a 2016 panel at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association... more This forum comes from a 2016 panel at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association. The forum participants offered midterm assessments of the foreign policy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This forum considers whether Modi heralded in a new era in Indian foreign policy, or whether Modi's policies just repackaged older policies. The authors in this forum answer these questions by focusing on a range of issues from the role of religion to economic issues, to the relations between India and major foreign partners. The authors conclude that while Modi has undeniably put a personal stamp on foreign policy, substantive changes have been minimal. The first significant change lies in the centralization of foreign policy decision-making in the Prime Minister's Office. Second, while religious diplomacy played an important role, the version of Hinduism that Modi has adopted in foreign affairs is more inclusive than the one on display in domestic politics. Third, India's foreign economic policy has adopted a distinct nationalist tone. Fourth, Modi has signaled a "neighborhood first" focus in foreign policy. Finally, despite attempts at imparting his personal stamp, India's foreign policy towards major partners and in most issue areas remains substantively similar to those of the previous administrations. Resumen: Este debate surgió a partir de un panel de la reunión anual de la Asociación de Estudios Internacionales realizada en 2016. Los participantes presentaron sus evaluaciones intermedias de la política exterior de Narendra Modi, primer ministro de India. El debate analiza si Modi instauró una nueva era en la política exterior india o si, por el contrario, simplemente les dio un lavado de cara a las políticas anteriores. Para responder estas preguntas, los autores del debate se centran en varias cuestiones: desde el papel que juega la religión y los problemas económicos hasta las
The demise of the Doha round of trade negotiations is often attributed to deadlocks in agricultur... more The demise of the Doha round of trade negotiations is often attributed to deadlocks in agricultural negotiations between the developed and the developing world. Why has agriculture been so difficult to negotiate? This article explains North-South agricultural negotiations through the lens of coalition politics, especially the shift from bloc to issue-based diplomacy from the developing world. We argue against the proposition in the negotiation literature that multiple coalitions at the international level allow negotiators room to maneuver. Our study shows that bloc coalitions in fact allowed for compromise more than issue-based coalitions in agriculture, which are often
India has recently attracted much attention as a favoured destination for foreign investors. Rece... more India has recently attracted much attention as a favoured destination for foreign investors. Recent changes in a wide range of policy areas, a clear and unambiguous message from the top leadership about India's need for FDI, and the government's commitment to encourage such inflows, along with India's increasing integration with the global economy have, arguably, contributed to this changed perception about India. While successive governments have made changes in policies in various FDI‐related areas in the past five years, policy change in India continues to be a gradual process. The current policy process, while more ambitious than before, thus continues to be tempered by the various political forces that shape the debate on, and the policy‐making process for, entry of FDI in India.L'Inde est soudain devenue une destination de choix pour les investisseurs étrangers. De récents changements dans tout un éventail de secteurs, un message clair et net des autorités quant au désir de l'Inde d'attirer des IDE et à l'engagement de l'État à encourager ces investissements dans le contexte de l'intégration toujours plus réelle de l'Inde dans l'économie mondiale ont, sans aucun doute, contribué à cette perception nouvelle que l'on a de l'Inde. Alors que les gouvernements successifs ont modifié les politiques dans divers domaines liés aux IDE ces cinq dernières années, cette évolution reste lente. Quoique plus ambitieuse qu'auparavant, elle est freinée par les diverses forces politiques qui encadrent le débat concernant les IDE en Inde.
use of those advances. Finally, Ben Ouagrham-Gormley's research raises the question of whether "a... more use of those advances. Finally, Ben Ouagrham-Gormley's research raises the question of whether "a weapons program should be viewed as an integrated system" (p. 63), which is not amenable to more systematic analysis in which the causal effects of specific parts can be evaluated independently. These issues not withstanding, this is an overall excellent book that makes a significant contribution to the study of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. To date, existing research has overwhelmingly focused on the causes of nuclear weapons proliferation, while we know substantially less about the causes of chemical and biological weapons proliferation. This book represents an important and welcome step toward addressing that gap.
The demise of the Doha round of trade negotiations is often attributed to deadlocks in agricultur... more The demise of the Doha round of trade negotiations is often attributed to deadlocks in agricultural negotiations between the developed and the developing world. Why has agriculture been so difficult to negotiate? This article explains North-South agricultural negotiations through the lens of coalition politics, especially the shift from bloc to issue-based diplomacy from the developing world. We argue against the proposition in the negotiation literature that multiple coalitions at the international level allow negotiators room to maneuver. Our study shows that bloc coalitions in fact allowed for compromise more than issue-based coalitions in agriculture, which are often supported by strong domestic constituencies. Empirically, the article focuses on the Uruguay Round when the North and South struck an agreement on agriculture and the Doha Round, which remains deadlocked. The article also provides an in-depth case study of India’s agricultural interests and its food security program...
Trade in agriculture has been a conten ous issue in rela ons between the United States and India ... more Trade in agriculture has been a conten ous issue in rela ons between the United States and India in recent years. At the mul lateral nego a ons in the World Trade Organiza on (WTO), India has fought to protect its small and marginal farmers – in 2014, India held up its approval of the Trade Facilita on Agreement un l it received assurance that its interest in protec ng its food security would get urgent a en on. In the bilateral context, India’s reluctance to import more American farm products has irked farm exporters. India’s growing popula on and rising prosperity are perceived as opportuni es for US agricultural exports. However, its con nued emphasis on self‐ reliance and protec on of the farm sector has limited the scope of such exports. Observers find this protec on puzzling since during this same period India has made significant progress as a farm exporter. Against this background, India’s posi on on farm trade needs to be understood within the context of a domes c farm sect...
In February 2018, India regained its position as the fastest growing large economy in the world, ... more In February 2018, India regained its position as the fastest growing large economy in the world, growing at more than seven percent for three preceding quarters and surpassing China. However, despite support for sub-regional integration in the Bay of Bengal region, the prospect that India will lead the charge on regional integration or even play a central role in efforts in Asia overall, remains dim. Several constraining factors, many of which have to do with India’s domestic political economy, make such a leadership role unlikely. Pushback from interest groups, India’s federal structure, and the ruling party’s nationalist rhetoric are among several factors that shape India’s approach to economic liberalization in general and regional integration in particular. India has several reasons to advocate for regional integration. In 2014, the Modi government came to power promising economic development for all. Once in office, Modi’s flagship initiative was “Make in India” – an effort to ...
Agricultural policy reform is one of the major challenges facing India today. Such reform is requ... more Agricultural policy reform is one of the major challenges facing India today. Such reform is required in order to reduce poverty through faster agricultural growth and to promote more sustainable use of natural resources while ensuring food security. Subsidy policies that promote the use of fertilizer and of electricity for groundwater irrigation are in particular need of reform. While subsidies for these two inputs played a crucial role in achieving India's Green Revolution, they have been criticized during the past decade for benefiting large-scale farmers more than smallholders, placing a fiscal burden on the state, and having negative environmental effects. By analyzing the evolution of these input subsidy policies and examining the political processes involved in efforts to reform them, this study throws new light on the factors that have so far prevented a move toward more pro-poor and environmentally sustainable agricultural input policies in India. The authors show that ...
This forum comes from a 2016 panel at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association... more This forum comes from a 2016 panel at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association. The forum participants offered midterm assessments of the foreign policy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This forum considers whether Modi heralded in a new era in Indian foreign policy, or whether Modi's policies just repackaged older policies. The authors in this forum answer these questions by focusing on a range of issues from the role of religion to economic issues, to the relations between India and major foreign partners. The authors conclude that while Modi has undeniably put a personal stamp on foreign policy, substantive changes have been minimal. The first significant change lies in the centralization of foreign policy decision-making in the Prime Minister's Office. Second, while religious diplomacy played an important role, the version of Hinduism that Modi has adopted in foreign affairs is more inclusive than the one on display in domestic politics. Third, India's foreign economic policy has adopted a distinct nationalist tone. Fourth, Modi has signaled a "neighborhood first" focus in foreign policy. Finally, despite attempts at imparting his personal stamp, India's foreign policy towards major partners and in most issue areas remains substantively similar to those of the previous administrations. Resumen: Este debate surgió a partir de un panel de la reunión anual de la Asociación de Estudios Internacionales realizada en 2016. Los participantes presentaron sus evaluaciones intermedias de la política exterior de Narendra Modi, primer ministro de India. El debate analiza si Modi instauró una nueva era en la política exterior india o si, por el contrario, simplemente les dio un lavado de cara a las políticas anteriores. Para responder estas preguntas, los autores del debate se centran en varias cuestiones: desde el papel que juega la religión y los problemas económicos hasta las
The demise of the Doha round of trade negotiations is often attributed to deadlocks in agricultur... more The demise of the Doha round of trade negotiations is often attributed to deadlocks in agricultural negotiations between the developed and the developing world. Why has agriculture been so difficult to negotiate? This article explains North-South agricultural negotiations through the lens of coalition politics, especially the shift from bloc to issue-based diplomacy from the developing world. We argue against the proposition in the negotiation literature that multiple coalitions at the international level allow negotiators room to maneuver. Our study shows that bloc coalitions in fact allowed for compromise more than issue-based coalitions in agriculture, which are often
India has recently attracted much attention as a favoured destination for foreign investors. Rece... more India has recently attracted much attention as a favoured destination for foreign investors. Recent changes in a wide range of policy areas, a clear and unambiguous message from the top leadership about India's need for FDI, and the government's commitment to encourage such inflows, along with India's increasing integration with the global economy have, arguably, contributed to this changed perception about India. While successive governments have made changes in policies in various FDI‐related areas in the past five years, policy change in India continues to be a gradual process. The current policy process, while more ambitious than before, thus continues to be tempered by the various political forces that shape the debate on, and the policy‐making process for, entry of FDI in India.L'Inde est soudain devenue une destination de choix pour les investisseurs étrangers. De récents changements dans tout un éventail de secteurs, un message clair et net des autorités quant au désir de l'Inde d'attirer des IDE et à l'engagement de l'État à encourager ces investissements dans le contexte de l'intégration toujours plus réelle de l'Inde dans l'économie mondiale ont, sans aucun doute, contribué à cette perception nouvelle que l'on a de l'Inde. Alors que les gouvernements successifs ont modifié les politiques dans divers domaines liés aux IDE ces cinq dernières années, cette évolution reste lente. Quoique plus ambitieuse qu'auparavant, elle est freinée par les diverses forces politiques qui encadrent le débat concernant les IDE en Inde.
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