What are the best ways for a country to earn international esteem and awe among other nations in the worldwide political arena? On the word of strategic experts, to have the same a country must have a sound economic basis and foreign policy. What is the condition of India then? There is hardly any doubt that Indian economy happens to be one of the fastest growing ones across the globe but there is a great question. Is her foreign policy creditable? Well, opinions do vary and as per the majority of them, it is exceedingly feeble and is not apposite for a vast regional power like India.The problem remains in the weak political leadership of the country and its desire to appear as the self-claimed peacemaker in this fast changing global scenario.
According to me India has a very confused foreign policy because of weak and Spineless politicians.
It must also be stated that no change in the Indian foreign policy can be made so easily as it has always considered the notion of neighborhood as one of extending concentrical circles, in the region of a central axis of historical and cultural commonalities. It’s the time to concentrate on the basis or course of action of India's foreign policy. It is rooted in Panchsheel, realism and following and preservation of national interest.
Now the question is whether the Indian foreign policy has ever been pragmatic. Whether it’s the issue of Kashmir, border disputes with China, Bangladesh or even Myanmar, India has always been on the defensive and the same attitude has become the trademark of Indian foreign policy. Do you think that carefully nourished and brought up cat can turn into a tiger overnight? Perhaps Rome can’t be built in a day!
There have been several irreparable follies on the part of Indian foreign policy (conducted under the governments in succession) and one of these is the colossal failure to take advantage of presence of people of Indian origin across the globe. Little do Indians, unlike their governments know, that no less than 20 million people of Indian origin live and do work in Asia and abroad and no sensible government can ever disregard this huge contingent. Such tomfooleries or crazinesses can be made by India only. This is just a tip of iceberg and there are lots.
What do you proud Indians think on this issue ? please comment.
According to me India has a very confused foreign policy because of weak and Spineless politicians.
It must also be stated that no change in the Indian foreign policy can be made so easily as it has always considered the notion of neighborhood as one of extending concentrical circles, in the region of a central axis of historical and cultural commonalities. It’s the time to concentrate on the basis or course of action of India's foreign policy. It is rooted in Panchsheel, realism and following and preservation of national interest.
Now the question is whether the Indian foreign policy has ever been pragmatic. Whether it’s the issue of Kashmir, border disputes with China, Bangladesh or even Myanmar, India has always been on the defensive and the same attitude has become the trademark of Indian foreign policy. Do you think that carefully nourished and brought up cat can turn into a tiger overnight? Perhaps Rome can’t be built in a day!
There have been several irreparable follies on the part of Indian foreign policy (conducted under the governments in succession) and one of these is the colossal failure to take advantage of presence of people of Indian origin across the globe. Little do Indians, unlike their governments know, that no less than 20 million people of Indian origin live and do work in Asia and abroad and no sensible government can ever disregard this huge contingent. Such tomfooleries or crazinesses can be made by India only. This is just a tip of iceberg and there are lots.
What do you proud Indians think on this issue ? please comment.