{"id":316655,"date":"2024-11-19T19:34:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T14:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=316655"},"modified":"2024-11-20T11:21:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T05:51:14","slug":"indias-foreign-policy-towards-its-neighbors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/indias-foreign-policy-towards-its-neighbors\/","title":{"rendered":"India’s foreign policy towards its neighbors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Source<\/strong>: The post India’s foreign policy towards its neighbors has been created, based on the article \u201cYogendra Yadav writes: Is India really \u2018neighbourhood first\u2019?<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cIndian Express\u201d<\/strong> on 19th November 2024<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS paper 2- polity-India and its neighbourhood- relations.<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>: This article discusses India’s foreign policy towards its neighbors. It questions whether trying to dominate the region and using force is in India’s long-term interest. It suggests that a more respectful and non-interfering approach might serve India better, focusing on trust and mutual respect. India’s foreign policy towards its neighbors<\/strong><\/p>\n

For detailed information on India\u2019s relationship with its neighboring countries<\/strong> read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

What is India\u2019s Current Approach Towards Its Neighbours?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

India\u2019s foreign policy often emphasizes dominance in the region. This includes flexing muscles and influencing political developments in neighboring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. However, this has created mistrust and anti-India sentiments.<\/p>\n

Why is India\u2019s Neighbourhood Policy Facing Challenges?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Hostile Regimes<\/strong>: Countries like Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka currently have leaderships critical of India. Nepal\u2019s PM K P Oli and Maldives\u2019 Mohamed Muizzu have opposed Indian influence.<\/li>\n
  2. Shift in Alliances<\/strong>: Nepal and Bhutan are leaning towards China for counter-balancing India\u2019s dominance.<\/li>\n
  3. Perceived Interference<\/strong>: India\u2019s role in Nepal\u2019s democratic transition, the 2015 blockade, and meddling in Nepalese domestic politics are viewed negatively.<\/li>\n
  4. Growing Anti-India Sentiment<\/strong>: Anti-India narratives in Bangladesh, Maldives, and other nations are gaining traction, often exploited for political gains.<\/li>\n
  5. Strategic Failures<\/strong>: India\u2019s interventions often lack clear benefits. For example, Indian agencies\u2019 alleged covert actions in Nepal are perceived poorly.<\/li>\n
  6. Competition with China<\/strong>: China\u2019s growing economic and political influence challenges India\u2019s position in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For detailed information on Challenges in India\u2019s \u201cNeighbourhood First\u201d policy in 2024 <\/strong>read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

    What should be done?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Follow \u201cNeighbourliness First\u201d:<\/strong> Respect sovereignty, avoid interference, and peacefully resolve disputes.<\/li>\n
    2. Adopt Gujral Doctrine:<\/strong> India should accommodate its neighbors without expecting reciprocity, promoting goodwill and trust.<\/li>\n
    3. Address Mistrust:<\/strong> Take responsibility for past actions, as seen in Nepal, and heal strained relationships.<\/li>\n
    4. The policy of respecting neighbors and prioritizing mutual trust could improve India\u2019s relations. Rather than trying to control its neighbors, India could focus on building goodwill, strengthening relationships, and promoting regional stability for long-term benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      For detailed information on India\u2019s role in its neighboring countries\u2019 political developments<\/strong> read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

      Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Evaluate whether India’s approach of regional dominance has been effective in fostering trust and stability among its neighboring countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Source: The post India’s foreign policy towards its neighbors has been created, based on the article \u201cYogendra Yadav writes: Is India really \u2018neighbourhood first\u2019?\u201d published in \u201cIndian Express\u201d on 19th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- polity-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: This article discusses India’s foreign policy towards its neighbors. It questions… Continue reading India’s foreign policy towards its neighbors<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":316748,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,1234],"tags":[212,10500,225],"class_list":["post-316655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-polity-current-affairs","tag-gs-paper-2","tag-indian-express","tag-polity","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Indias-foreign-policy-towards-its-neighbors.png?fit=1280%2C853&ssl=1","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/316655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=316655"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/316655\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/316748"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=316655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=316655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=316655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}