| ID | 132932 |
| Title Proper | Challenge and strategy |
| Other Title Information | rethinking India's foreign policy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sikri, Rajiv |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | For some time now, there has been a buzz about India's growing role in the world and a widespread feeling that India must play a much larger global role. Today, this feeling has become far more acute.
It is important, then, that there should be greater, and more widespread, awareness of foreign policy challenges faced by India, as well as a deeper understanding of the stakes and options for India's foreign policy. The public needs to be more knowledgeable about foreign affairs, which cannot be the concern only of those who exercise power in New Delhi. It is something in which every citizen should be involved. It is also essential that there should be a vibrant and constructive debate, especially involving the young, on where we are headed and why, because unless there is public support our foreign policy will not be successful. Some recent incidents pertaining to our relations with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh where the Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal respectively forced the hand of the Central Government illustrate this point. I am glad that the BJP manifesto talks about having a "Team India" that brings together the Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers of States.
My conversation with you today is a small effort to create this awareness, perhaps stimulate your imagination and set you thinking. |
| `In' analytical Note | Indian Foreign Affairs Journal Vol.9, No.1: Jan-Mar.2014: p.56-69 |
| Journal Source | Indian Foreign Affairs Journal Vol.9, No.1: Jan-Mar.2014: p.56-69 |
| Key Words | India's Foreign Policy ; India ; National Security ; International Threats ; Regional Cooperation ; Democracy ; National Politics ; Territorial Integrity ; Strategic Challenges ; Security Policy ; Defence Strategy |