Paradiplomacy

This book examines paradiplomacy as a concept and its evolution in diplomatic studies. The analysis explores how subnational governments have become actors in international politics, with particular focus on India's paradiplomatic endeavors. This book examines paradiplomacy as a concept and its evolution in diplomatic studies. The analysis explores how subnational governments have become actors in international politics, with particular focus on India's paradiplomatic endeavors. The work provides comparative analysis of strategies adopted by China and Brazil, offering lessons for India's approach. It further includes: Comprehensive examination of paradiplomacy as a concept and its evolution over centuries in diplomatic studies Analysis of India's paradiplomatic endeavors and the growing role of state governments in foreign policy discourse Comparative study of paradiplomatic strategies adopted by countries including China and Brazil with lessons for India Theoretical framework for understanding subnational governments as actors in international politics and diplomacy Investigation of cities' increasing involvement in foreign policy as a global trend in contemporary international relations This title has been co-published with Knowledge World Publishers. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.