Foreign Policy in the Indian Constitution

The subject of International Relations in the Constituent Assembly was addressed with deliberations on Article 51 under Directive Principles. This article provides that States shall endeavour to: Promote international peace and security Maintain just and honourable relations between nations; Foster ..

Influence of Mahatma Gandhi on India’s Foreign Policy

The key elements of Gandhi’s philosophy included ideals of truth, nonviolence, tolerance and Idealism mixed with notion of Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam. All these elements continue to inspire India’s foreign policy even today. Some of the key features unquestionably inspired by Gandhi ..

Influence of Freedom Movement on India’s Foreign Policy

The foreign policy of independent India was strongly influenced by Pre-independence stance of Indian National Congress and its leaders, which was based on four basic principles as mentioned earlier viz. opposition to imperialism and colonial rule; active sympathy and support ..

Role of Indian National Congress in India’s Foreign Policy in British Era

Indian National Congress right from its inception and first session had started voicing against the foreign policy of British imposed on Indians. The stance of congress was based on four basic principles as follows: Opposition to imperialism and colonial rule. ..

Impact of Indian Renaissance on India’s Foreign Policy

From the later 18th century onwards, the leaders of Indian Renaissance had started feeling that if India has to find an appropriate place in the comity of nations; it will need to redefine its geo-political and cultural individuality. Towards this ..

Impact of British Rule on India’s Foreign Policy

There is a widespread perception that India’s foreign policy began in 1947. The above discussion makes it clear that India’s foreign policy evolved in the colonial yoke much before 1947. But, there is no doubt that 1947 marked the watershed ..

Foreign Policy of British India

Foreign policy of the Government of British India was basically foreign policy of the British, for the British, and by the British. It was decided keeping in centre the interests of London. The strategy adopted was aimed at ensuring full ..

Kautilya’s Concept of Raja Mandala {Mandala Doctrine} and Shadguna in Foreign Policy

Kautilya in Arthashastra has detailed the notion of Raja Mandala or Circle of States and Shadguna or six-fold diplomatic policy, which can amazingly encompass every aspect of modern foreign policy. Rajamandala {Circle of States} The Rajamandala theory consists of four ..

India’s Foreign Policy between 1991 and 1998

The collapse of the Soviet Union and transformation of the global order forced India’s policymakers to make drastic changes in India’s foreign policy at multiple levels. NAM movement had ceased to have much meaning and it was shunned for all ..

India’s Foreign Policy between 1962 and 1991

After the disastrous debacle of 1962, India embarked on a substantial program of military modernization. The government committed itself to create a million man army with ten new mountain divisions equipped and trained for high altitude warfare, a 45 squadron ..