Indian Lobbying and its Influence in US Decision Making

"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."

-- Lalit Mansingh, * Former Foreign Secretary of India and Ambassador to the United States *

"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."

-- Robert M Hathaway, * Public Policy Fellow and Former Director, Asia Program, Woodrow Wilson International Center, Washington DC *

"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." 

-- Lalit Mansingh,

"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."

-- Economic & Political Weekly, 12 January