India's Foreign Policy and Global Challenges

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Foreign Policy is the policy followed by a nation in dealing with other nations. Jawaharlal Nehru is called the 'Father of Indian Foreign Policy' because of his significant role in laying a solid foun…

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1. Jawaharlal Nehru's Idealism Phase (1947-1959) - focused on peace, non-alignment, and idealistic approach 2. Phase of Strategic Realism (1959-1991) - practical approach after China's attack in 1962 …

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China attacked India in 1962 despite the Panchsheel Agreement of 1954. This attack made Nehru reconsider his idealistic policy with China. It marked the beginning of India's shift from idealism to str…

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Non-Alignment is a policy where a country remains neutral and doesn't join any military bloc. After 1945, the world was divided between America and Russia. India remained neutral and protected its int…

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10th December 1948. It was created after witnessing two destructive world wars and brutal dictatorships. December 10…

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Domestically: India has Fundamental Rights in its Constitution, established National Human Rights Commission and State Human Rights Commissions. Internationally: India advocates for universal human ri…

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Arms Race is competition among countries for production, stockpiling, and use of weapons. President Eisenhower said: 'This world in Arms is not spending money alone, it is spending sweat of its labore…

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Disarmament means reduction or elimination of certain or all types of weapons. It's essential for global security and survival. Three important treaties: 1. SALT - Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty 2.