The end of cold war has changed the traditional Indian foreign for to maintain safe distance from Israel as well as the United States. The foreign policy formulators in India decided to develop her relationship with the State of Israel. The relationship help India to come closer towards the US and especially after the 9/11 attack, the three countries had decided to form a strategic alliances to fight against global terrorism.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Role of the United States of America
Objectives and Topics
This work examines the evolution of the diplomatic relationship between India and Israel, specifically focusing on the shift from ideological constraints to pragmatic engagement following the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
- The impact of geopolitical shifts in the post-Cold War era on Indian foreign policy.
- The strategic necessity of normalizing relations with Israel for defense and economic security.
- The mediating and influential role of the United States and American Jewish lobbies.
- The transition from a pro-Arab stance to a balanced diplomatic approach in the Middle East.
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Role of the United States of America
The US and the American Jewish Community plays an important role in the normalization and development of the Indo-Israel relations. In the early part of the 90s decade, the Indian economy was at the stage of moribund condition and to revive the economy India needed funds from the World Bank and the IMF. The US has the control over these financial institutions on the matter regarding sanction of grants and loans. The differences between India and the US during the era of Cold war created problems in the way of securing American support to get financial assistances from the WB and IMF. The non-establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel, to some extent had dissatisfied the US towards India. Finally in January 1992, India had established diplomatic relationship with the State of Israel. The establishment of diplomatic relation with Israel was a move by India to come closer to the US and secure its support for the redevelopment of Indian economy. Finally, it was due to economic assistances from the IMF and World Bank that India had able to re-structure her economy.
After the disintegration of the Soviet Union in early 1990s, India lost the supplier of weapons for her forces and the US and Israel was the only available alternatives who could supply weapons for Indian forces. On the other hand, a close military ties with Pakistan prevented the US to supply the same to India and in such situation Israel remained as the only alternative that could fulfill India’s requirements. But most of the military technologies developed by Israel are funded by the US, so it required the approval of the US before selling or transferring these technologies to India. Therefore, India needed to develop her relationships with the US to secure permissions to get weapons and military technologies from Israel.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: This chapter outlines the historical background of Israel's creation and the early diplomatic challenges that led India to maintain a distance from Israel in favor of Arab relations and non-alignment.
2. Role of the United States of America: This chapter analyzes how the post-Cold War necessity for economic support and military supplies drove India to normalize ties with Israel, while also highlighting the instrumental lobbying efforts of the American Jewish community.
Keywords
India, Israel, United States, Diplomacy, Cold War, Foreign Policy, Middle East, Defense Cooperation, Strategic Alliance, Economic Reform, Lobbying, Normalization, Geopolitics, Non-alignment, Terrorism.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this work?
The work examines the transformation of Indian foreign policy toward Israel from 1947 to the post-Cold War era, focusing on why and how diplomatic relations were established in 1992.
What are the central thematic areas?
The key themes include geopolitical realignment, defense and military cooperation, economic stabilization, and the influence of international lobbies on national foreign policy.
What is the core research question?
The research explores the underlying motivations for India's decision to shift from an ideological, pro-Arab stance to a pragmatic partnership with Israel within the context of global changes like the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Which scientific methodology is applied?
The study employs a historical-analytical approach, utilizing official documents, memoirs of diplomats, and expert academic analysis to trace the evolution of bilateral relations.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The text covers the early history of Israel, the strategic shifts following the Gulf War, the role of the US as an intermediary, and the development of tripartite security cooperation between India, Israel, and the US.
Which keywords best characterize this research?
The core keywords include India-Israel relations, foreign policy transformation, Cold War legacy, strategic defense partnerships, and the role of the US in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
How did the collapse of the Soviet Union specifically impact India's policy?
The collapse deprived India of its primary arms supplier and forced the nation to look for alternative reliable partners, leading to the necessary rapprochement with Israel.
What role did the American Jewish lobby play?
The American Jewish community and related political action committees provided critical lobbying support that helped India secure financial aid from international institutions and enabled the transfer of advanced Israeli military technology.
How did India manage its relationship with the Arab world during this shift?
India maintained a delicate balance by framing the relationship with Israel as a sovereign diplomatic necessity, while simultaneously reassuring Arab nations that this would not hinder ongoing productive relations.
What significance does the year 1992 hold for this study?
1992 marks the formal establishment of full diplomatic relations between India and Israel, representing the culmination of the paradigm shift in India's foreign policy.
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- Bhaskar Mili (Autor:in), 2014, India, Israel, and the United States in post cold war world order, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/279019
