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India's Foreign Policy

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

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Basic Determinants of India's Foreign Policy

  • Geographic location gives India strategic importance in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region.
  • Historical experience of colonial rule shaped India’s opposition to imperialism and colonialism.
  • India’s cultural values like non-violence, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence influence its foreign policy.
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Aims and Objectives of India's Foreign Policy

  • Protect national interests and sovereignty.
  • Avoid involvement in a third world war.
  • Promote economic development through international trade and aid.
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Main Features of India's Foreign Policy

  • Panchsheel: Five principles of peaceful coexistence signed with China in 1954.
  • Non-Alignment: Not joining any military bloc during the Cold War; taking independent stands on global issues.
  • Opposition to colonialism, imperialism, and racial discrimination.
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Phases of India's Foreign Policy

  • 1947–1991: Bipolar world; India followed non-alignment to stay independent during the Cold War.
  • 1991–2008: Post-Soviet collapse and economic reforms; India embraced globalization and focused on neighborhood and economic diplomacy.
  • 2008–Present: Rise of China, financial crises, and multipolar world; India emphasizes strategic partnerships with USA, China, P-5, and neighbors; Act East Policy gains importance.

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Panchsheel refers to five principlesNonIndia strongly opposed colonial ruleIndia supports the UN’s roleInitiated in 1992

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