Question

Examine the main source of indian foreign policy in the formative years

Answer 1

Indian foreign policy objectives and principlesWhile keeping in view the fundamental objectives of India’s foreign policy listed above, India has adopted and pursued certain principles to realize these objectives. Some of these principles are given in Article 51 under the Directive Principles of Policy in the Constitution Of India. These principles are: promotion of international peace and security; friendly relations with other countries; respect for international law and international organizations like the UN; and finally the peaceful settlement of international disputes. The principles of India’s foreign policy and its objectives are closely interlinked with each other. These principles have stood the test of time and are ingrained in the international law and India’s foreign policy practice. Some of these principles are discussed below.A. Panchsheel
B. Policy of Non-alignment
C. Policy of Resisting Colonialism, Imperialism, Racism
D. Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes
E.support to UN