India’s Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Strategic, Normative, and Operational Dimensions Introduction India’s participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations (UNPKOs) stands out as one of the most consistent and significant contributions to global peace and security by any member state. As one of the largest troop-contributing countries (TCCs) since the inception of UN peacekeeping, … Continue reading How does India’s engagement in United Nations peacekeeping operations reflect the interplay of its strategic interests, normative commitments to multilateralism and international peace, and the operational challenges it faces in contemporary global conflict zones?
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Does India’s engagement with the evolving political and security situation in Afghanistan constitute a critical test of its capacity to act as a credible regional power, particularly in terms of strategic autonomy, regional diplomacy, and security provisioning in South and Central Asia?
India’s Engagement with Afghanistan: A Critical Test of Regional Powerhood, Strategic Autonomy, and Security Diplomacy Introduction India’s engagement with the evolving political and security situation in Afghanistan—particularly in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021—constitutes a decisive and multifaceted test of its ability to function as a credible regional power. With … Continue reading Does India’s engagement with the evolving political and security situation in Afghanistan constitute a critical test of its capacity to act as a credible regional power, particularly in terms of strategic autonomy, regional diplomacy, and security provisioning in South and Central Asia?
Assess the qualitative shifts in India’s foreign policy since 2014 by comparing it with the approaches of previous regimes, with specific reference to changes in strategic autonomy, regional engagement, economic diplomacy, global partnerships, and the articulation of India’s global identity.
Assessing the Qualitative Shifts in India’s Foreign Policy Since 2014: A Comparative Perspective Introduction India’s foreign policy since 2014, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, has witnessed notable qualitative shifts in both form and content. While continuity with past policies persists—especially in strategic autonomy and non-alignment—the period marks a visible change in style, strategic ambition, … Continue reading Assess the qualitative shifts in India’s foreign policy since 2014 by comparing it with the approaches of previous regimes, with specific reference to changes in strategic autonomy, regional engagement, economic diplomacy, global partnerships, and the articulation of India’s global identity.