1st Edition

Paradiplomacy Global Practices and Lessons Learnt

By Devanshi Shah Copyright 2026
168 Pages 4 Color & 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

168 Pages 4 Color & 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

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:... Read more

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Tables and Figures

Acronyms

Glossary

  1. Introduction

  2. Evolution of Paradiplomacy

  3. Paradiplomacy: A Global Perspective

  4. Paradiplomacy and India

  5. Paradiplomacy in India in the Post-Reform Period

  6. A Way Forward: Lessons for India

  7. Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

Biography

Devanshi Shah is a freelance foreign policy analyst and currently serves as Visiting Faculty at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India. She completed her post-graduation from the university and went on to pursue her Ph.D. in International Relations from PDEU, India as well.