Subir Bhaumik
- Published in print:
- 2016
- Published Online:
- April 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780199463800
- eISBN:
- 9780199086535
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199463800.003.0001
- Subject:
- Political Science, Indian Politics
The ‘Agartala Doctrine’ emerges from the consistent policy adopted by successive Tripura governments towards East Pakistan and then independent Bangladesh. It revolves round ‘appropriate response’ – ...
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The ‘Agartala Doctrine’ emerges from the consistent policy adopted by successive Tripura governments towards East Pakistan and then independent Bangladesh. It revolves round ‘appropriate response’ – friendly approach towards regimes which are friendly and tough response to those which are not. In that, it differs from the unilateral magnanimity advocated by the ‘Gujral doctrine’. Tripura’s first chief minister Sachindralal Singha played a critical role in successfully seeking Indian support for the Bengali struggle for autonomy in East Pakistan and then for the armed Bengali independence campaign in 1971 that finally led to the creation of Bangladesh. The state’s current chief minister Manik Sarkar authorized hostile trans-border action against separatist rebels during Khaleda Zia’s regime – but he now has the best of relations with the Hasina government and credits it for help in matters of development and security management.Less
The ‘Agartala Doctrine’ emerges from the consistent policy adopted by successive Tripura governments towards East Pakistan and then independent Bangladesh. It revolves round ‘appropriate response’ – friendly approach towards regimes which are friendly and tough response to those which are not. In that, it differs from the unilateral magnanimity advocated by the ‘Gujral doctrine’. Tripura’s first chief minister Sachindralal Singha played a critical role in successfully seeking Indian support for the Bengali struggle for autonomy in East Pakistan and then for the armed Bengali independence campaign in 1971 that finally led to the creation of Bangladesh. The state’s current chief minister Manik Sarkar authorized hostile trans-border action against separatist rebels during Khaleda Zia’s regime – but he now has the best of relations with the Hasina government and credits it for help in matters of development and security management.
Subir Bhaumik (ed.)
- Published in print:
- 2016
- Published Online:
- April 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780199463800
- eISBN:
- 9780199086535
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199463800.001.0001
- Subject:
- Political Science, Indian Politics
The book revolves round the role played by Tripura in Indian foreign policy on East Pakistan, later Bangladesh. The ‘Agartala Doctrine’, that emerges from the policy of successive Tripura ...
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The book revolves round the role played by Tripura in Indian foreign policy on East Pakistan, later Bangladesh. The ‘Agartala Doctrine’, that emerges from the policy of successive Tripura governments, stresses on ‘appropiate response’ – friendly approach towards regimes which are friendly and tough response to those which are not. Tripura is also marked out for playing an active role within the parameters of national foreign policy and furthering national interests – unlike some states which oppose national foreign policy initiatives for short-term domestic considerations. Having developed the ‘Agartala doctrine, the book then seeks to lay bare the emerging realities – both challenges and opportunities -- for Indian states in the eastern neighbourhood, even as the Union government pushes its Look East initiative. Twelve contributors, representing a varied mix from India and neighbouring countries with proven expertise on the region, examine both problems within India’s Northeast and focus on Bangladesh, Myanmar and China to explore the dynamics involved in pushing ahead with the Look East initiative. An effort is also made by three contributors to examine the growing role of states and provinces in the national foreign policy of US, China and Russia . The implications of regional groups like BCIM and BIMSTEC are also examined by some contributors. The underlying argument is to advocate the policy of ‘appropriate response’ to the present foreign policy challenges and hold up the Tripura role as a model for other Indian states when they seek to influence national foreign policy.Less
The book revolves round the role played by Tripura in Indian foreign policy on East Pakistan, later Bangladesh. The ‘Agartala Doctrine’, that emerges from the policy of successive Tripura governments, stresses on ‘appropiate response’ – friendly approach towards regimes which are friendly and tough response to those which are not. Tripura is also marked out for playing an active role within the parameters of national foreign policy and furthering national interests – unlike some states which oppose national foreign policy initiatives for short-term domestic considerations. Having developed the ‘Agartala doctrine, the book then seeks to lay bare the emerging realities – both challenges and opportunities -- for Indian states in the eastern neighbourhood, even as the Union government pushes its Look East initiative. Twelve contributors, representing a varied mix from India and neighbouring countries with proven expertise on the region, examine both problems within India’s Northeast and focus on Bangladesh, Myanmar and China to explore the dynamics involved in pushing ahead with the Look East initiative. An effort is also made by three contributors to examine the growing role of states and provinces in the national foreign policy of US, China and Russia . The implications of regional groups like BCIM and BIMSTEC are also examined by some contributors. The underlying argument is to advocate the policy of ‘appropriate response’ to the present foreign policy challenges and hold up the Tripura role as a model for other Indian states when they seek to influence national foreign policy.
Subir Bhaumik
- Published in print:
- 2016
- Published Online:
- April 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780199463800
- eISBN:
- 9780199086535
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199463800.003.0016
- Subject:
- Political Science, Indian Politics
This looks at how the ‘Agartala doctrine’ of ‘appropriate response’ is meaningful for Northeastern states as they seek to break free of India’s limiting security paradigm and leverage the ...
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This looks at how the ‘Agartala doctrine’ of ‘appropriate response’ is meaningful for Northeastern states as they seek to break free of India’s limiting security paradigm and leverage the opportunities available to it as result of India’s Look East policy. Both the challenges they are likely to face in the changing dynamics of the region and the opportunities they have been laid bare by the rich mix of contributions. This concluding chapter argues for a clear direction to leverage the opportunities and circumvent the challenges that lay ahead.Less
This looks at how the ‘Agartala doctrine’ of ‘appropriate response’ is meaningful for Northeastern states as they seek to break free of India’s limiting security paradigm and leverage the opportunities available to it as result of India’s Look East policy. Both the challenges they are likely to face in the changing dynamics of the region and the opportunities they have been laid bare by the rich mix of contributions. This concluding chapter argues for a clear direction to leverage the opportunities and circumvent the challenges that lay ahead.
