Question

Explain how the political leadership of a nation affectes the foreign policy of the nation??

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Answer 1

Answer:

Political leadership brings change to foreign policy of any country based on its articulation of national interest. Jawaharlal Nehru began the policy of non-alignment by being equidistant between USA and USSR while Indira Gandhi grew closer to USSR and signed a treaty. The Janta government subsequently began a policy of genuine nonalignment and began to balance USA and USSR.Read more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/1191243/political-leadership-nation-affect-foreign-policy-explain-examples-indias-foreign-policy

Answer 2

Explanation:

Political leadership of a nation reflects its foreign policy

a) India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru played an extremely important role in setting the national agenda.

b) The objectives of his foreign policy were three fold- sovereignty and the promotion of economic development.

c) He wished to achieve these through the policy of nonalignment.