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?
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Examine the growing role of Indian states as subnational actors in the making of India’s foreign policy in the context of federal diplomacy.
The Growing Role of Indian States as Subnational Actors in India’s Foreign Policy: Federal Diplomacy in a Changing Global Order Abstract Traditionally, foreign policy has been viewed as the exclusive domain of the national government, particularly in unitary or centralized political systems. However, in federal states like India, the increasing globalization of commerce, migration, investment, … Continue reading Examine the growing role of Indian states as subnational actors in the making of India’s foreign policy in the context of federal diplomacy.