The Indo-French strategic dialogue: bilateralism and world perceptions

Shared willingness to develop a stronger relationship, articulated by President Chirac during his visit to India in 1998, was not weakened by India's ensuing nuclear tests. Looking for enhanced power and global recognition, India and France share a common approach to realpolitik, and India'...

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Published in:Journal of strategic studies 2002-12, Vol.25 (4), p.157-191
Main Author: Racine, Jean-Luc
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Balance of Power
Bilateral relations
Foreign Policy
France
India
International Relations
Nuclear testing
Nuclear Weapons
Political power
Political science
World politics
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Summary:Shared willingness to develop a stronger relationship, articulated by President Chirac during his visit to India in 1998, was not weakened by India's ensuing nuclear tests. Looking for enhanced power and global recognition, India and France share a common approach to realpolitik, and India's foreign policy is still searching for fresh opportunities to maximize influence in a new global order.
ISSN:0140-2390
1743-937X
DOI:10.1080/01402390412331302905