IGNOUMATIC

The Kashmir conflict is one of the most longstanding and complex disputes between India and Pakistan, with its roots stretching back to the partition of British India in 1947. The issue of Kashmir is not merely a territorial dispute but also encompasses deep-seated cultural, religious, political, and strategic dimensions. The…

India and Japan, despite their geographical distance, have developed a strong and multifaceted relationship since World War II, characterized by cooperation in various sectors such as trade, investment, technology, defense, and culture. The trajectory of India-Japan relations has evolved significantly over the years, from initial cautious engagement to the current…

India’s relations with the world underwent significant changes after the end of the Cold War. The Cold War era (1947-1991) was characterized by the ideological and political rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, with India largely aligning itself with the Soviet bloc. However, the post-Cold War period…

The role of peacekeeping in Sri Lanka is a significant aspect of India’s foreign policy, especially in the context of regional security dynamics and the country’s relationship with its neighbors. Peacekeeping operations in Sri Lanka have evolved over the decades, with India’s involvement being both direct and indirect. The primary…

India’s economic status has had a profound impact on the formulation and execution of its foreign policy. Economic strength and vulnerability have consistently shaped India’s diplomatic engagements, guiding its strategic choices and its relations with both neighboring countries and global powers. India’s economic journey from independence to the present has…

Non-alignment and the Nehruvian Consensus were the cornerstones of India’s foreign policy during the post-independence era. These concepts played a vital role in shaping India’s position on the global stage, particularly during the Cold War. Both Non-alignment and the Nehruvian Consensus are rooted in India’s aspirations for sovereignty, peace, and…

The perspective of interdependence plays a central role in understanding contemporary world politics. It refers to the complex web of connections and relationships that bind countries and regions together in economic, political, social, environmental, and technological spheres. Interdependence challenges traditional ideas of sovereign, self-reliant nation-states and suggests that no country…

India’s worldview has undergone several transformations since its independence in 1947. These transformations are the result of changing geopolitical environments, shifts in global power structures, and India’s domestic political landscape. Initially driven by the post-colonial context, India’s foreign policy was founded on the principles of sovereignty, self-reliance, and the desire…

Multinational Corporations (MNCs) are companies that operate in multiple countries beyond their home nation, investing, producing, and distributing goods and services across borders. In the context of India, the influence of MNCs has been profound, particularly after the economic reforms of 1991, which liberalized the Indian economy. MNCs have played…

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), established in 1961, was a coalition of countries that sought to remain neutral during the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. The movement, initiated by leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru (India), Gamal Abdel Nasser (Egypt), Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), and Josip Broz Tito (Yugoslavia),…

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), tasked with ensuring international peace and security. Established in 1945, the UNSC is arguably the most powerful UN body due to its authority to impose sanctions, authorize the use of force, and…

India’s engagement with the European Economic Community (EEC), now evolved into the European Union (EU), dates back to the early years of post-independence foreign policy. The relationship has grown from trade cooperation to a strategic partnership encompassing political, economic, technological, and cultural dimensions. Historical Overview: India was one of the…