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 ..

India’s Foreign Policy Between 1947 and 1962 [Nehru Era]

The onset of the cold war and India’s independence almost coincided. In those days, the countries were flocking in one of the two rival camps. However, for India, circumstances demanded something else. Firstly, neither US nor USSR showed any great ..

IrDA and Insurance Ombudsman in India

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IrDA) is an autonomous, apex and statutory body which regulates and develops the insurance industry in India. It was established under IrDA act 1999, which was passed on the recommendation of the Malhotra Committee report ..

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established in 1988, however, it got statutory mandate and powers under the SEBI Act, 1992. Its objective is to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development and ..