International Studies is a peer-reviewed journal that is committed to exploring and understanding Indian foreign policy, the theory and practice of non-alignment and the developmental and security problems of Third World countries. This scholarly journal publishes original research articles on a wide range of issues and problems of contemporary relevance in the broad field of international studies. The journal provides insights in international politics and organization, international economics, defence and strategic studies, political geography and international law. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) . Electronic Access : International Studies is available electronically on SAGE Journals Online at http://journals.sagepub.com/home/ISQ Submit your manuscript today at https://peerreview.sagepub.com/isq .