Dynamics of Indian Foreign Policy: Strategic Interests and Global Influence

Dynamics of Indian Foreign Policy Strategic Interests and Global Influence is a serious and systematic study of the Indian foreign policy model that follows its development since the post-independence era to the present world standing in the international arena. The book focuses on regional diplomacy in India, especially between India and the neighbouring countries in addition to its strategic relations with the major powers including the United States, Russia, and China. It is a critical assessment of the Indian foreign policy in the context of international governance by instruments such as the United Nations and BRICS, besides mentioning the economic aspects of foreign policy, such as its trade policies and international agreements. It goes as far as discussing the issue of security, defence policy, and the new challenge in the form of cybersecurity. The book also examines the soft power that India has used using culture, diaspora, and education, and it gives insights into the growing international impact. It ends by evaluating the challenges and opportunities of the future that places India as an important and changing player in the international system.