Foreign Policy and Strategic Issues: Think Tanks in US and South Asia

Md. Rahat Hasan

ISBN 10: 8177083198 / ISBN 13: 9788177083194

Published by New Century Publications, 2012

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Contents: Preface. 1. Think tanks and policy formulation. 2. Emergence of think tanks in USA. 3. Think tanks in India and Pakistan. 4. Think Tanks in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. 5. Conclusions and issues. Bibliography. Index. State structures are the dominant but not the only source of policy innovation as there is a need to consult other interests for information. Think tanks seek to provide this kind of information and occasionally play a dynamic role in identifying problems. The policy makers rely heavily on think tanks for a great deal of analytical inputs and advice. Think tank culture in South Asia is a new phenomenon as compared to US and other European countries. Think tanks in India-like Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi; Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi; Institute for Peace and Conflict, New Delhi; and Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi-provide world level research facilities on foreign policy and other strategic issues. In Pakistan, think tanks concentrating on foreign and security issues include Institute of Policy Studies; Institute of Regional Studies; Institute of Strategic Studies; Jinah Institute; and Islamabad Policy Research Institute. Prominent think tanks in Afghanistan are Institute for Afghan Studies; Afghanistan Watch; and Kabul Centre for Strategic Studies. This book explains and examines the role of think tanks in public policy formulation in US and South Asian countries, viz. India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. (jacket).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Foreign Policy and Strategic Issues: Think Tanks in US and South Asia
• Publisher: New Century Publications
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8177083198
• ISBN 13: 9788177083194
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New

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Synopsis

State structures are the dominant source of policy innovation, but there is also a need to consult other interests for information. Think tanks provide this kind of information and occasionally play a dynamic role in identifying problems. Policy makers rely heavily on think tanks for a great deal of analytical inputs and advice. In South Asia, the think tank culture is a new phenomenon compared to the US and European countries. Think tanks in India - such as the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses, the Indian Council of World Affairs, the Institute for Peace and Conflict, and the Center for Policy Research - provide world level research facilities on foreign policy and other strategic issues. In Pakistan, think tanks concentrating on foreign and security issues include the Institute of Policy Studies, the Institute of Regional Studies, the Institute of Strategic Studies, the Jinah Institute, and the Islamabad Policy Research Institute. Prominent think tanks in Afghanistan are the Institute for Afghan Studies, the Afghanistan Watch, and the Kabul Center for Strategic Studies. This book examines the role of think tanks in public policy formulation in US and South Asian countries, viz. India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.