| ID | 142129 |
| Title Proper | Foreign policy of India and Modi outlook |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kumari, Raj ; Katyal, Hitesh |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | India has followed certain basic principles in the conduct of its foreign policy from which it has not deviated much. In fact some of its basic features such as non-alignment still remain significant and relevant. Even as India is poised to become an economic power in the coming times, it always has and in future too will take necessary steps to save its national interest in every respect i.e. political, strategic and economic terms. India’s foreign policy has been marked by a continuous, progressive change post-1980s based on pragmatic principles. While before 1980 India was primarily supported by the Soviet Union, post-1980s India has dropped all its erstwhile ideological baggage and is cooperating closely with USA, EU, BRICS and East Asia. It has maintained its old relations, albeit in a new avatar, and issues of economics, energy, etc., play a very important role in determining India’s foreign policy today. Its relations with China and USA are maturing, and India is also looking at making inroads into uncharted territories of Africa. India has finally realized that it needs to become practical in its approach to foreign policy if it has to survive in a tough neighbourhood as well as take up leadership positions globally. If Modi truly intends to make foreign policy one of his legacy issues, he will need to sustain the various initiatives that he has undertaken. One is India’s self-perception about its role in world affairs. It aspires to be a major power, but continues to cling to its Third Worldism; it would like to influence events but shies away from proactive policymaking. Second, is India’s perception of the impact of China’s role in world affairs and its response. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 36, No.12; Dec 2015: p.48-53 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2015-12 36, 12 |
| Key Words | EU ; East Asia ; China ; Usa ; Indian Foreign Policy ; US ; India's Foreign Policy ; Foreign Policy ; BRICS ; Security and Prosperity of India ; Increasing Diaspora |