India and Future of Asia
Contents
• Introduction • India in the changing scenario • Triangle of India, China and Pakistan • India in Nuclear Cooperation • Foreign Investment in India • India’ Diplomacy • Conclusion
Introduction- As the world increasingly acknowledges India 's rising power status, India is adapting its foreign policy to meet the international challenges of the 21st century and to increase its global influence and status. For many years, India took pride in its role as leader of the Non-Aligned Movement and viewed itself as the primary defender of the rights of the less developed countries. In the past few years, New Delhi has expanded its strategic vision, most noticeably in Asia, and has broadened the definition of its security interests.
While India has focused special attention on cultivating ties to the United States since 2000, the overall thrust of its foreign policy has been to seek geopolitical partnerships in multiple directions to serve its national interests. It has pursued special relationships with the U.S., Russia, China, and key European countries.
In June 2006, Indian Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee (the current foreign minister) described India 's foreign policy: "Premised on the twin policies of no extra-territorial ambition and no export of ideology, India seeks the peaceful resolution of all disputes." He went on to say that "[s]imultaneous improvement in ties with the U.S., EU, and Russia and Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and China demonstrates that for the first time in its diplomatic history, India is forging significant strategic ties with both West and East Asia."
Broadening Indian engagement across the globe, especially in Asia, is in the U.S. interest and should be further encouraged. Washington 's and New Delhi 's strategic perceptions are increasingly converging, and there is tremendous opportunity to cooperate and coordinate in this dynamic region. Because India is a fellow
• Introduction • India in the changing scenario • Triangle of India, China and Pakistan • India in Nuclear Cooperation • Foreign Investment in India • India’ Diplomacy • Conclusion
Introduction- As the world increasingly acknowledges India 's rising power status, India is adapting its foreign policy to meet the international challenges of the 21st century and to increase its global influence and status. For many years, India took pride in its role as leader of the Non-Aligned Movement and viewed itself as the primary defender of the rights of the less developed countries. In the past few years, New Delhi has expanded its strategic vision, most noticeably in Asia, and has broadened the definition of its security interests.
While India has focused special attention on cultivating ties to the United States since 2000, the overall thrust of its foreign policy has been to seek geopolitical partnerships in multiple directions to serve its national interests. It has pursued special relationships with the U.S., Russia, China, and key European countries.
In June 2006, Indian Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee (the current foreign minister) described India 's foreign policy: "Premised on the twin policies of no extra-territorial ambition and no export of ideology, India seeks the peaceful resolution of all disputes." He went on to say that "[s]imultaneous improvement in ties with the U.S., EU, and Russia and Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and China demonstrates that for the first time in its diplomatic history, India is forging significant strategic ties with both West and East Asia."
Broadening Indian engagement across the globe, especially in Asia, is in the U.S. interest and should be further encouraged. Washington 's and New Delhi 's strategic perceptions are increasingly converging, and there is tremendous opportunity to cooperate and coordinate in this dynamic region. Because India is a fellow
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