International Relations
India’s Foreign Policy: Act East Policy and Look East Policy
Act East Policy Launched in 2014. It is the upgraded version of India’s Look East Policy. Aim – To promote economic cooperation, cultural ties, and developing a strategic relationship with countries in the Indo-Pacific region with a proactive and pragmatic … Continue reading
India’s Foreign Policy: Neighbourhood First Policy
Neighbourhood First Policy Aim: The “Neighbourhood First” policy aims to foster stability and prosperity through mutually beneficial, people-oriented regional frameworks. Focus Point Economic Cooperation: Engaging in the BBIN energy development grouping, including motor vehicles, waterpower management, and inter-grid connection. For … Continue reading
India’s Foreign Policy: Gujaral Doctrine
Gujaral Doctrine (1996) Put forward by IK Gujral Focus points are Non-Reciprocity: India provides assistance and concessions to smaller neighbours without expecting immediate returns, building trust and goodwill. No Interference: India respects the sovereignty of neighbouring countries, refraining from interference … Continue reading
India’s Foreign Policy: Panchasheel
Panchasheel The Panchsheel Agreement, formally known as The Agreement on Trade and Intercourse with Tibet Region, was signed on April 29, 1954, by N Raghavan, the Indian Ambassador to China, and Zhang Han-Fu, China’s Foreign Minister. The preamble of the … Continue reading
Development of India’s Foreign Policy
Before Independence British used Nepal, and Afghanistan as buffer states against Chinese and Russian states respectively. Even in the Indian Ocean region and in West Asia, British control was aimed to ensure the security of Indian borders. After Independence Indira … Continue reading