India in the United Nations : interplay of interests and principles

India in the United Nations: Interplay of Interests and Principles presents a holistic and systematic understanding of India’s long and rich association with the United Nations (UN) ever since it was established nearly 75 years ago. It examines notable patterns and phases of India’s role in the UN and focuses on key areas of contemporary relevance where India’s diplomatic efforts were at play. These include the India–Pakistan conflicts as well as other regional conflicts in the context of new threats to security, peacekeeping operations, countering international terrorism, protection of human rights, development diplomacy, internet governance and the question of enlargement of the Security Council. This book offers glimpses of India’s persistence in framing its priorities and strategies for securing moral, legal and political endorsement in line with the established principles of the UN. The insights from these cumulative experiences of the present and previous governments are pertinent to crafting India’s future global role. "India in the United Nations: Interplay of Interests and Principles presents a holistic and systematic understanding of India's long and rich association with the United Nations (UN) ever since it was established nearly 75 years ago. It examines notable patterns and phases of India's role in the UN and focuses on key areas of contemporary relevance where India's diplomatic efforts were at play. These include the India-Pakistan conflicts as well as other regional conflicts in the context of new threats to security, peacekeeping operations, countering international terrorism, protection of human rights, development diplomacy, internet governance and the question of enlargement of the Security Council. This book offers glimpses of India's persistence in framing its priorities and strategies for securing moral, legal and political endorsement in line with the established principles of the UN. The insights from these cumulative experiences of the present and previous governments are pertinent to crafting India's future global role"-- Provided by publisher Cover 1 Contents 10 List of Illustrations 12 List of Abbreviations 14 Acknowledgements 18 Chapter 1 Introduction to India in the United Nations 20 Chapter 2 Limitations of Consistency, 1945–1989 25 Chapter 3 Pragmatic Conservatism during the Unipolar 1990s 42 Chapter 4 Opportunities and Obstacles for India at the UN in the New Century 66 Chapter 5 India’s Aspiration for Permanent Seat in the Security Council 88 Chapter 6 India’s Experiences as Elected Member of the Security Council 108 Chapter 7 India’s Expectations and Experiences in the UN Peacekeeping Operations 134 Chapter 8 India–Pakistan Conflict 162 Chapter 9 India against International Terrorism at the UN 184 Chapter 10 Contemporary Development Discourse and Diplomacy of India at the UN 208 Chapter 11 India’s Human Rights Record at the UN 226 Chapter 12 India’s Approach to Multilateral Governance of Internet 251 Chapter 13 Conclusion 268 Bibliography 279 About the Author 307 Index 308