Indian Lobbying and its Influence in US Decision Making
Post-Cold War
- Ashok Sharma - Adjunct Faculty, The University of New South Wales, Canberra at Australian Defence Force Academy
How lobbying by Indian Americans in the United States has influenced US foreign policy towards India
Indian Lobbying and its Influence in US Decision Making looks at the ways in which Indian lobbying acts as a catalyst in transforming the US–India relationship in the post-Cold War era, the events that explain their formation, and factors that legitimize these groups as an institution in US politics.
“Dr Ashok Sharma has given us a fascinating account of Indian lobbying in the US, a first in the history of this subject and a captivating story with drama and rich details.
The book tells of the Indian American community’s efforts to consolidate its position and identity as it seeks to influence the lawmakers. And the joint lobbying with the Indian Mission in Washington that culminates in India’s strategic partnership with the US.
A serious political study for scholars and the ordinary reader—to be treasured by Indian Americans.”
“Ashok Sharma, by exploring the domestic politics of American foreign policy, opens new vistas on what could be one of the seminal bilateral relationships of the 21st century that bind India and the United States. This splendid book should be a required reading for anyone who cares about India’s rise to global prominence.”
“The book tells of the Indian American community’s efforts to consolidate its position and identity as it seeks to influence the lawmakers. And the joint lobbying with the Indian Mission in Washington that culminates in India’s strategic partnership with the US. A serious political study for scholars and the ordinary reader—to be treasured by Indian Americans.”
“The book falls into genre of works that explain foreign policy…in contrast to “systematic” or “structural” explanations of state behavior…uses a descriptive analytical method… presents a very insightful study of lobbying.”
