India Leader & Balancer At Global Level

Question

• India’s proximity to the West and its ties with other powers gives it a foreign policy advantage. Critically analyze.

The Observation

• Rajiv Bhatia:
  • National interest drives foreign policy, but more is at stake here, “It is realpolitik plus.”
  • Realpolitik plus policy is anchored in a nuanced balancing of interests and values. National security remains the key driver.

Evolution of Indian Foreign Policy

• Nehruvian Idealism
• Strategic Realism
• Economic Pragmatism

Understanding Realpolitik Plus

• A leading member of the UN, an oft-invitee to the G7, a founding member of the BRICS, and a pivotal part of the G20 now ready to take over as its chair.
• India has become a major stakeholder in the comity of nations…!!

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