Parliamentary Democracy and Foreign Policy in India: Structures, Influence, and Democratic Oversight Abstract India’s foreign policy is primarily the domain of the executive, led by the Prime Minister and the Ministry of External Affairs. However, as a robust parliamentary democracy, India’s legislature—through debates, standing committees, and party deliberations—possesses both the potential and responsibility to shape, … Continue reading Analyze the role of parliamentary democracy in shaping India’s foreign policy. Assess how parliamentary debates, standing committees, and party positions influence external relations, treaty ratifications, and international commitments. Examine the extent of executive dominance in foreign affairs and the evolving engagement of the legislature in ensuring transparency, accountability, and democratic oversight in foreign policy formulation.