The objective of this paper is to make students aware of internal and external determinants of Indian foreign policy and its evolution since independence and how they are shaping India’s rise as a rising power in the international system. As the new global and regional pressures brought about political, economic, security, and non-traditional challenges for India, the course will assist students to hone skills to understand as well as analyze how India has sought to respond to them by involving itself and interrogating various regional and global groupings. Particular attention is paid to Indian post-cold War relations with various countries and regions.
With the world’s second largest population, third largest economy, and third largest military, India is a pivotal country in Asia and the world. This course covers modern India’s history, domestic politics, and foreign policy and provides students with a sophisticated understanding of the world’s largest democracy and its changing place in global affairs. After studying the course,
students will be able to:
(1) Understand internal and external
determinants of Indian foreign policy and its evolution since independence and
how they are shaping India’s rise as a rising power in the international
system.
(2) Hone skills to understand and
analyze how India has sought to respond to new global and regional
traditional/non-traditional challenges by reshaping its policies and involving
in diverse regional and global groupings.
(3) Learn about India’s post-Cold
War relations with various countries and regions, particularly from the standpoint
of its pivotal position in Asia and the world.
(4) Estimate the role of India in
international politics and economics; illustrate and evaluate alternative
explanation of India’s emergence; political positions and engagement strategies
championed by India and its impact on the regional and international politics.
(5) Familiarize with the policies
and mechanisms of India in achieving and sustaining economic growth.
