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<p>Of all the current threats to India's stability and development, the one posed by Naxalism, a Maoist insurrection active in the eastern half of the country for over four decades, is the most overlooked and analytically neglected in Western academic and security circles. This thesis undertakes an historical analysis of the Naxalite movement to  assess how great a danger its current iteration truly poses and what the implications might be for India's continued  rise. Soberingly, it finds that the insurgency is indeed stronger and more dangerous today than at any time in the past.  Furthermore, while it does not pose an existential threat to the state in the same way as its counterpart in Nepal, it will  prove extremely disruptive to India's further growth and development if not swiftly and effectively countered. New  Delhi's efforts in this regard are so far unimpressive, but it is not too late to act. The United States has a vested  interest in the emergence of a strong and stable India, and may be able to help its new 'strategic partner' address the challenge of Naxalism's resurgence.
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<br>Subjects: Communism</div>
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Harnetiaux, Keith J.</div>
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