INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
Keywords:
India, Foreign Policy, Non-Aligned Movement, Strategic AutonomyAbstract
This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of India's foreign policy, tracing its evolution from the Nehruvian era to the present day. It examines the core principles guiding India's external relations, including strategic autonomy, economic diplomacy, security and defense, and soft power. The paper highlights key historical milestones and policy shifts, such as the Non-Aligned Movement, the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, and the post-Cold War economic liberalization. Contemporary challenges, including relations with China, engagement with the United States, and the "Neighborhood First" policy, are discussed in detail. Through this exploration, the paper underscores India's dynamic and multifaceted approach to navigating the complexities of the international system while striving to secure its national interests and promote regional stability.
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