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Determinants Of Foreign Policy

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

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What is Foreign Policy?

  • Foreign policy is the set of strategies and actions a country adopts in its relations with other countries.
  • It aims to protect national interests such as security, sovereignty, and economic growth.
  • Foreign policy involves decision-making based on both domestic and international factors.
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General Determinants of Foreign Policy

  • These are basic factors common to all countries when making foreign policy.
  • Sovereignty and territorial integrity are top priorities in any foreign policy.
  • All countries depend on each other for trade, security, and resources — this is called interdependence.
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Internal Determinants of Foreign Policy

  • These are factors within a country that shape its foreign policy.
  • Geographical location affects security and trade — for example, island nations like the UK have natural protection.
  • Population size and quality influence a country’s strength and global role.
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External Determinants of Foreign Policy

  • These are factors outside a country that influence its foreign policy.
  • International organizations like the UN or WTO create rules that countries must follow.
  • Actions and policies of other countries affect how a nation responds — e.g., war in a neighboring country creates security concerns.

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Foreign policy is the setThese are factors within a countryThese are factors outside a countrySovereignty means a country's right

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