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Since the end of British colonial rule and the division of South Asia into nation states in 1947, India has maintained changing relations with its neighbours. To this day, border disputes, the Kashmir conflict, as well as mistrust of smaller countries toward India’s regional power position and India’s competition with China hamper good bilateral relations and regional cooperation. Beginning with an overview of the historical development of Indian foreign and security policy since independence, this seminar discusses both pertinent academic literature and media representations of India’s intraregional relationships to gain a better understanding of India’s bilateral relations with its’ neighbours. In reference to key policy areas, including migration, terrorism and energy security, the seminar will discuss contemporary security challenges and opportunities for intraregional cooperation in South Asia. At the end of the course, students will have obtained an understanding of intraregional relations in South Asia and will be familiar with themes relating to India’s foreign and security policy in the region. |
