The book delves into the intricate interplay between health resilience and governance in the context of India, providing a thorough examination of critical domestic and international issues. It examines the multifaceted challenges faced by India concerning the health of its populace, the impacts of nonconventional security concerns, and the effectiveness of governance mechanisms in addressing these issues. With a multidimensional lens, it analyses the convoluted connections between health outcomes and multiple factors, shedding light on the complex web of health risks. Moreover, it critically evaluates the existing governance frameworks in India, assessing their strengths and weaknesses in dealing with the complex domestic and international challenges posed by the intersection of health and other emerging nontraditional security issues. It synthesizes extensive research and empirical data, presenting a nuanced understanding of the current scenario and exploring innovative solutions and policy recommendations. This book investigates valuable domestic and international perspectives and provides insights to diplomats, foreign and domestic policymakers, researchers, and practitioners by addressing research gaps and understanding within the realms of health resilience and governance in India. It serves as a foundational resource for comprehending the dynamics of these issues in the Indian context, offering a roadmap for creating resilient, sustainable, and equitable policies that can safeguard public health amidst the domestic and international challenges of an evolving governance structures in India.
Shantesh Kumar Singh is a Professor at the Centre for International Politics, Organisation and Disarmament, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He is currently serving as the Director of the Human Rights Studies Program at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, in New Delhi. He has worked as a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh. He has attained his research degrees, MPhil/Ph.D., from School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. He has worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow on Global Health at the International Institute for Global Health (IIGH), United Nations University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
