02174nam a22002177a 4500 OSt 20260719105409.0 260719b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9780143464983 AACR-II 341.0941 BHA Bhasin, A. S. 21115 Negotiating India's landmark agreements Gurugram Viking; Penguin Random House 2024 385p. Negotiating India’s Landmark Agreements is a rigorous examination of the historical significance and diplomatic intricacies of five pivotal agreements signed by India since Independence. It walks readers through the India–China Agreement on Tibet (1954), the Indo–Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation (1971), the Simla Agreement (1972), the India–Sri Lanka Accord (1987), and the India–United States Civil Nuclear Energy Agreement (2008). By dissecting the prevailing political, economic, and social dimensions that underpinned these accords, it provides readers a profound understanding of the long-term impact of these crucial negotiations and documents often ignored in other histories. Through meticulous research and in-depth analysis, author AS Bhasin narrates the gripping story of how these treaties shaped India's international relations and contributed to the broader contours of global diplomacy. His book not only illuminates India's evolving role on the world stage but also offers a novel perspective on the complexities of international affairs and statecraft. Negotiating India’s Landmark Agreements is an indispensable guide to deciphering the strategic decisions that have defined Indian foreign policy, while also serving as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and practitioners in the field of international relations. It is a critical addition to the study of diplomacy, offering insights that are both compelling and essential for a deeper comprehension of global affairs. Security & Foreign Affairs Sector 21116 India-China Agreement on Tibet 21117 Historical significance and diplomatic intricacies 21118 ddc B 0 0 ddc 0 0 LBSNAA LBSNAA 2026-07-19 999.00 0 341.0941 BHA 185762 2026-07-19 2026-07-19 B 361750 361750