what was the foreign policy of India after 1947?
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The evolution of foreign policy that took place immediately after independence was informed with the same degree of idealism that permeated the freedom struggle and I make this my starting point. In fact, you will find that not only in the case of India, but all over the world there has been a conflict between idealism and realism in the formulation and implementation of all policies, especially foreign policy. So initially when India achieved its independence, this idealism formed the bedrock of her foreign policy and there was no dearth of issues for her to espouse.
Explanation:
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. So, these were the origins of India’s foreign policy and during the decade of 50s and 60s, you will notice that as a result of this idealism, India was among the most prominent countries which had not only achieved independence but was also working for the independence of other countries.
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The policy of Non- Alignment as a foreign policy initiative is India’s contribution to international relation. The Non-Aligned Movement was formed in Belgrade in 1961.Jawahar Lal Nehru was one of its main architects.
Explanation:
The principles of India’s foreign policies were:
1. Preservation of India’s freedom of action internationally through refusal to align India with any bloc or alliance, particularly those led by United States or the Soviet Union.
2. It also meant using non-violence and international cooperation as a means of settling international disputes.