India and Pakistan

Abstract

This article discusses the mixed responses the Bush Doctrine has faced by groups both in India & Pakistan. Not only do differences exist between the two states, but groups within these states also have varying understandings of the meaning & impact of the Bush Doctrine. Positive responses within States are used to elicit US support, while neither State overly commits to the Doctrine, as is evident in their views on unilateralism, multilateralism, pre-emption, & deterrence. These differences have played a role in shaping foreign policies adopted by India & Pakistan to events unfolding in South Asia as well as relations between India & Pakistan. D. Miller