To what extent can it be argued that India’s policy of non-alignment has lost its relevance in the post-Cold War era, and how should its contemporary significance be understood in the context of evolving global power structures and international economic system?

India’s Policy of Non-Alignment in the Post-Cold War Era: Relevance, Transformation, and Contemporary Significance The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the broader foreign policy of non-alignment constituted one of the most distinctive contributions of India to international relations during the Cold War. Articulated through the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and consolidated in collaboration with leaders such … Continue reading To what extent can it be argued that India’s policy of non-alignment has lost its relevance in the post-Cold War era, and how should its contemporary significance be understood in the context of evolving global power structures and international economic system?

What are the structural, political, and economic impediments that hinder the effective functioning of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), and how do these obstacles reflect the broader challenges of fostering regionalism, cooperation, and integration in South Asia within the context of India’s regional and global engagements?

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985, was conceived as a platform for fostering regional cooperation, economic integration, and collective problem-solving among South Asian states. Yet, almost four decades since its inception, SAARC remains one of the least effective regional organizations in the world. Unlike the European Union, the African Union, … Continue reading What are the structural, political, and economic impediments that hinder the effective functioning of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), and how do these obstacles reflect the broader challenges of fostering regionalism, cooperation, and integration in South Asia within the context of India’s regional and global engagements?

Internal Political Instability in South Asian States and its Strategic and Diplomatic Implications for India’s Foreign Policy Introduction India's foreign policy is intrinsically shaped by the political developments in its immediate neighborhood, owing to its geographical centrality and historical entanglements in South Asia. As the dominant regional power, India’s engagement with its neighbours is not … Continue reading Analyze how internal political instability and domestic upheavals in neighboring South Asian states pose strategic and diplomatic challenges to the formulation and execution of India’s foreign policy, citing relevant case studies.