About the Book: India After Nonalignment: The Quest To Become A Pole In
International Politics
The deep roots of Indias changing role in international affairs
In 1947, Indias adoption of a strategy of nonalignment was primarily seen as a
way to preserve the countrys sovereignty and independence amid Cold War rivalry.
But what if preservation was actually ambition?
India After Nonalignment traces the history and evolution of Indias foreign
policy to uncover a century-old aspiration: the nations ambition to become a
distinct pole—a centre of power, norms, and geopolitical activity—in a
multipolar world. Using a fresh conceptual framework, Jacob examines how Indias
old nonalignment