1st Edition
India and Germany in a Turbulent World Perceptions, Perspectives, Prospects
India shares a multi-dimensional relationship with the Federal Republic of Germany. Germany is India's largest trading partner within the European Union, and is also a major source and destination of foreign direct investment, a significant donor, and an important source of technology.
Drawing on English and German language source material, this book covers the evolution and expansion of India’s economic, political, defence, and scientific-technological ties with Germany from 1947 to the present day. It analyses mutual perceptions, highlights the elements of convergence and divergence, and discusses the challenges and prospects of this relationship in a world marked by geopolitical uncertainty.
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List of Tables
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
1. Nehru and Adenauer, 1949-1964
2. Benign Neglect, 1965-1990
3. Relations in the Post-Cold War Era, 1990-2004
4. Manmohan Singh, 2004-2014
5. Proactive Engagement: Modi, 2014-2023
6. Perceptions and Misperceptions
7. Defence Cooperation and German Arms Transfers to India
8. Conclusions
Notes
Appendix 1
India-German Visits, 1946-2023
Appendix 2
India-Germany Agreements, 1948-2023
Appendix 3
Formats of Indo-German Dialogue
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Rajendra K. Jain was formerly Professor and Chairperson at the Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India and Visiting Professor, Warsaw University (February-May 2022). He was Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellow/Professor at the universities of Constance, Freiburg, Leipzig, and Tübingen and Science and Politics Foundation (SWP), Ebenhausen (1995). He has been the first Jean Monnet Chair in India and Adjunct Research Professor, Monash European and EU Studies Centre, Melbourne (2010-2015).
