Introduction to India’s Foreign Policy Overview of India's foreign policy evolution. The key principles that guide India’s foreign policy (e.g., non-alignment, strategic autonomy, peaceful coexistence). Historical Context The foundations of India’s foreign policy post-independence. Key figures and events (like Jawaharlal Nehru's role, the Cold War, and India's non-alignment movement). Major diplomatic milestones (e.g., India’s role in the UN, the 1971 Indo-Pak war, and India’s nuclear policy). India’s Strategic Objectives National security, economic growth, and energy security. Maintaining a strong regional presence and being a global player. Building partnerships with major global powers (US, Russia, EU, Japan, etc.). India’s Bilateral Relations Key bilateral relationships: with the United States, China, Russia, Japan, and neighboring countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Case studies of specific diplomatic successes or challenges (e.g., the India-C...