India's Foreign Policy: Strategic Partnerships and Global Role

As a rising global power, understanding India's international relations is essential for grasping modern geopolitics and strategic decision-making. This course provides a comprehensive, text-based introduction to the principles, history, and current state of India's foreign policy, enabling you to analyze its key relationships and strategic challenges. What you'll learn: * Understand the foundational principles and historical evolution of India's foreign policy doctrine since independence. * Analyze India's complex bilateral relationships with major powers, including the United States, China, and Russia. * Master the terminology and frameworks used in modern Indian diplomacy, such as strategic autonomy and neighborhood first policy. * Examine India's approach to regional security challenges and its relationship with key neighbors like Pakistan and Iran. * Configure India's role in multilateral organizations and its response to global issues like trade, climate change, and digital governance. * Practice analyzing current geopolitical events through the lens of India's national interests. The course begins by establishing the core concepts and historical context of Indian foreign policy, then systematically moves through an analysis of India's most critical bilateral and regional relationships before concluding with an examination of its global strategic objectives. This course is designed for absolute beginners interested in international relations, foreign policy, and Indian geopolitics. No prior knowledge of diplomacy or political science is required. Start reading today to decode India's strategic vision.