Arvind Gupta

Jagat Mehta joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in March 1947 before India became independent. In 1976, at the age of 53, he became India's first foreign secretary without an Indian civil service background. He retired in 1979. In the present book, the author discusses six negotiating assignments that he handled during his diplomatic career, pertaining to Bhutan, China, Uganda, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. The book is a must read for those interested in India's diplomacy and diplomatic practices of the past.

• Arvind Gupta |
• January 2012 |
• Strategic Analysis

Climate change discussions may not have collapsed but difficult and bruising negotiations lie ahead and there will be immense pressure on developing countries to accept legally binding cuts.

• Arvind Gupta, Akash S. Goud |
• December 21, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

While the cooperative security approach has not succeeded in resolving conflicts in South Asia, it might work when it comes to resolving human security related issues.

• Arvind Gupta |
• November 13, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

It will not be fair to assess the success or failure of the Conference at this stage. The fact that there was an attempt to forge regional cooperation on Afghanistan was a positive but feeble step.

• Smruti S. Pattanaik, Arvind Gupta |
• November 04, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

A National Security Strategy document should be realistic and balanced. While recognizing the challenges, it should also underline the opportunities. For, a successful national security strategy can give a fillip to our national consciousness, economy and socio-economic development, thus creating a calmer environment conducive for national development.

• Arvind Gupta |
• October 20, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

A National Security Strategy document should be realistic and balanced. While recognizing the challenges, it should also underline the opportunities. For, a successful national security strategy can give a fillip to our national consciousness, economy and socio-economic development, thus creating a calmer environment conducive for national development.

• Arvind Gupta |
• October 20, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

If India is able to sustain a comprehensive partnership with Afghanistan in trying circumstances, it would serve as a model for managing its relationships with other neighbours.

• Arvind Gupta |
• October 10, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

The PM’s speech in the UN General Assembly shows that Indian foreign policy may be rediscovering age old themes which had become subdued in recent years.

• Arvind Gupta |
• September 26, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Introduction

• Arvind Gupta, Sarita Azad |
• September 17, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Given its record and its efforts to promote bio-security and bio-safety, India should adopt a proactive role in strengthening the BTWC further.

• Arvind Gupta |
• August 30, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments