Question

throw light on the foreign policy pursued by india after independence ​

Answer 1

• Immediately after the independence of India, Pt. Nehru observed and I quote "the objectives of our foreign policy are the preservation of world peace and the enlargement of human freedom”. He also described the idealism of today as the realism of tomorrow.

Answer 2

India’s foreign policy is now aiming to expand its global footprint by tactful diplomacy, to develop its image as economic and cultural superpower and as a security provider in Asia-Pacific region, through different policies for different allies:

• Collaborating with USA to take over a bigger role in security Asia-Pacific region to counter the expansionist claims of China, and also using this influence to gain entry into NSG/ MTCR groups
• Planning regular engagement with powerful, antagonistic China with more FDI inflow, cultural exchanges (Takshila University) and tactful diplomacy to avoid any more Doklam like incidents
• Engaging with strong democracies like France, Canada, Australia and Japan through business delegations, nuclear and solar energy initiatives, infrastructure projects (like bullet trains), buying defence equipment and improving remittances from Indian diaspora
• Supporting the democratic process in its neighbours like Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar by aiding community development process, training local police, investments in their infrastructure sector etc.
• Becoming economic superpower by planning trade initiatives like Chahabahar port in Iran(to circumvent Pakistan), TAPI pipeline to reach central Asian and European markets, engaging with African nations for developmental projects