India’s Foreign Policy with Pakistan and China: Between Conflict Management, Trust Deficit, and the Dilemma of Reactive Diplomacy The foreign policy orientation of India towards its two most significant neighbours—Pakistan and China—has consistently oscillated between efforts at conflict mitigation and the constraints of strategic rivalry. The twin vectors of Track-II diplomacy with Pakistan and formalized … Continue reading Assess the effectiveness of India’s foreign policy initiatives—such as Track-II diplomacy with Pakistan and border negotiation mechanisms with China—in reducing conflict and building trust. Debate whether India’s foreign policy towards Pakistan and China has been more reactive than proactive in addressing security and diplomatic challenges.