Indian Foreign Policy: Determinants of foreign policy; institutions of policy-making; continuity and change.
Present a critique of India’s foreign policy. (1991)
Evaluate the foreign policy of India with special reference to Pakistan and China in the present context. (1998)
Comment: Pre-independence origins of India’s foreign policy. (2004)
“India’s Foreign Policy could have matched with the fast-changing international system.” Discuss it. (2006)
“Domestic problems and historic legacies, apart from other factors, constitute major strains on Indian foreign policy.” Discuss this statement with suitable examples. (2009)
Explain and elucidate the implication of the statement: “India’s policy in post-Cold War era is tilted towards pragmatism and wisdom.” (2011)
Explain the impact of coalition politics on India’s Foreign Policy since late 1990s. (2011)
What have been the main challenges to India’s foreign policy in the last two decades? Are these essentially ‘concerns’ with domestic politics or ‘strategic’ issues? (200 words) (2012)
Comment on the essential elements of India’s foreign policy that are required to secure energy and security in the Indian Ocean region. (150 words) (2012)
Assess the scope and importance of setting up the Public Diplomacy Division in the Ministry of External Affairs in strengthening India’s Foreign Policy. (2012)
Identify the elements of change in India’s Foreign Policy. (150 words) (2013)
The economic content of India’s Foreign trade is increasingly growing.’ Substantiate the statement with economic diplomatic engagements of India in the last decade. (200 words) (2013)
“Federal units are critical in the making of India’s foreign policy.” Examine this statement with reference to the role of West Bengal vis-a-vis Bangladesh. (2014)
The Ministry of External Affairs is losing its importance in the making of India’s foreign policy with the parallel rise of the P.M.O. Explain. (2014)
The social structure of a country influences its foreign policy-making. How does the social structure of India impact the course and direction of its foreign policy? (2015)
How does the Parliament determine and influence the making of India’s foreign policy? (2015)
Economic interest has emerged as the main component of India’s foreign policy.’ Discuss the statement in the light of India’s initiatives to improve relations with China, Japan and the Central Asian republics. (2015)
Which determinant factors play an important role in making India’s foreign policy? Illustrate with examples. (2016)
Examine the Indian National Movement and geographical location of India as determinants of India’s foreign policy. (2017)
Do you agree with the view that the Indian Foreign Policy is increasingly being shaped by the Neoliberal outlook? Elaborate. (2018)
“India is often said to have a rich strategic culture.” Discuss. (2018)
“India’s current foreign policy marks significant qualitative shifts from that of the previous regimes.” Discuss. (2018)
Discuss the role of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in promoting India’s soft power abroad. (2018)
Examine the role of ‘parliamentary diplomacy’ in India’s foreign policy. (2019)
How is India responding to the idea of Indo-Pacific? (2019)
Examine the increasing significance of maritime security in India’s foreign policy. (2019)
Describe the structure and function of the National Security Council of India. What role does it play in the formulation of Indian foreign policy. (2020)
Explain the philosophical foundations of India’s foreign policy. (150 words) (2021)
How do the constituent states influence the foreign policy making process in India? (2021)
Critically examine the major factors responsible for a turnaround in the trajectory of India’s foreign policy in the post-cold war period. (2022)
Discuss the role of public diplomacy in the enhancement of India’s global standing. (2022)
Peaceful co-existence remains the cornerstone of India’s foreign policy. Comment. (2022)
What are the external determinants of the Foreign Policy of a State? (2023)
Explain major features of India’s foreign policy in the 21st century. (2023)
Would you concur with the view that of late, India’s foreign policy has been in a transition mode from Nehruvianism to Neoliberalism? Support your answer with the help of suitable examples. (2024)
