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India And Its Neighbours

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

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Overview

India shares land and maritime boundaries with several countries in South Asia. These relationships are shaped by history, geography, culture, security, trade, and politics. While India shares deep cultural and economic ties with its neighbours, there are also challenges such as border disputes, ill

Key Concepts

Relations have been marked by conflict

Relations have been marked by conflict since 1947, including wars over Kashmir, the Shimla Agreement of 1972, and the Kargil War in 1999. Ongoing tens

Characterized by cooperation in trade

Characterized by cooperation in trade, transit, and security, but also challenges like illegal migration and water sharing. India played a key role in

Strong cultural and historical ties

Strong cultural and historical ties, but strained by the Tamil issue. India sent peacekeeping forces in 1987 under the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord, which en

Close cultural and open

Close cultural and open-border ties, but tensions arise over territorial disputes, trade, and Nepal’s growing ties with China. The 1950 Treaty of Peac

India is a key security

India is a key security and development partner. The Maldives has strategic importance due to its location in the Indian Ocean. Relations faced strain

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the specific dimensions of India's relations with each neighbouring country
  • Explain the importance of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy
  • Identify opportunities and challenges in India's bilateral relations
  • Analyze major disputes and initiatives in India's foreign relations with neighbours
  • Evaluate the impact of security, economic, and strategic factors on regional dynamics

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