New Horizons of Indian Foreign Policy

The major thrust of India’s foreign policy has been to establish its rightful place in the emerging world order.  Pragmatism and pursuit of national interest without compromising on basic principles have been the guiding spirit of India’s external policy.  India’s foreign policy cannot be seen in isolation and must be viewed as an integral part of the larger effort of building the nation’s capabilities through economic development, strengthening social well-being and protecting India’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security not only in its defence and economic aspect but in the widest sense of the term.  The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in India led by Dr. Manmohan Singh has initiated a new debate on the foreign policy of the country.  The Common Minimum Programme of the UPA government pledges to pursue an independent foreign policy and there is a commitment to promote multi-polarity in world politics and oppose all attempts at unilateralism.  This volume contains a collection of research papers contributed by renowned academic and foreign policy experts, embodies critical analysis of various aspects of the subject, both in theoretical and practical terms and makes valuable suggestions for revamping India’s external policy and there is a commitment to promote multi-polarity in world politics and oppose all attempts at unilateralism.  This volume contains a collection of research papers contributed by renowned academic and foreign policy experts, embodies critical analysis of various aspects of the subject, both in theoretical and practical terms and makes valuable suggestions for revamping India’s external policy.