Subnational Influence in Indian Foreign Policy: The Role of Border States in Transboundary Diplomacy with Bangladesh Introduction In traditional Westphalian paradigms of international relations, foreign policy is the exclusive prerogative of the national government, while subnational units play a negligible role in external affairs. However, in practice, the domestic–international nexus has become increasingly prominent, especially … Continue reading To what extent do constituent units of the Indian federation, particularly border states like West Bengal, influence the formulation and execution of India’s foreign policy—especially in the context of transboundary issues and subnational diplomacy with neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh?