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India's Foreign Policy — Revision Notes
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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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