KSEEB Class 10 SSLC Political Science Chapter 2 Indian Foreign Policy Notes
Just like an individual who cannot live alone, countries also cannot live in isolation.
Hence, every country needs to have a foreign policy to regulate its interaction with other countries.
According to experts, “Every sovereign country has its own foreign policy”.
KSEEB Class 10 SSLC Political Science Chapter 2 notes
It’s an important point to note that India had its own foreign policy before independence and after independence. India is one of the few countries in the world which pursue its own foreign policy.
The major aims of Indian Foreign Policy are:
- National security
- Enriching national economy
- Spreading the cultural richness of our country in other countries.
- Increasing the number of friendly countries and checking the power of enemy countries.
- Achieving world peace and co-existence.
- Issues like national interests, geographical interests, political situation, economic interest, military issues, public opinion, international situation, and many other issues have influenced and shaped India’s Foreign Policy.
Key Concepts In Problems Of India And Their Solutions Class 10 SSLC Political Science
Basic Aspects of India’s Foreign Policy:
- Panchasheela Principles: In 1954, both India and China accepted Panchasheel Principles to foster their international relationship. The basic principles were to respect each other’s sovereignty and regional interests, noninvasion of each other, noninterference in each other’s internal issues, mutual cooperation and respect, peaceful coexistence.
- Non-Aligned Movement: The world was divided into two power blocks after the end of Second World War.
Indian Foreign Policy SSLC Political Science notes
- The democratic countries were under the hegemony of USA and the communist countries were led by USSR. In those days, India followed the policy of being Non Aligned to either of these blocks. It was successful in commanding the faith from both blocks. It secured financial assistance from USA and military aid from USSR.
- Anti-Imperialism: The Foreign Policy of India opposes imperialism. Imperialism is an attempt by a sovereign country to take over another sovereign country with the intention of ruling it for its personal gains.
Class 10 Political Science Chapter 2 Indian Foreign Policy summary
- Anti-Apartheid Policy: Apartheid is an affront to human rights and world peace. The Foreign Policy of India declared that “No country of the world shall practice this”. India had declared its support to Nelson Mandela and his party African National Congress who were opposing Apartheid in their country.
- Disarmament: The process of elimination of specific arms step-by-step is called disarmament. Since the time of Nehru, India has supported the disarmament process. Though it is impossible and impractical to attain total disarmament, as every country needs arms for its protection; an attempt can be made to reduce the numberof arms.
The Constitution of India’s Article 51 advocates for a foreign policy that aims at establishing international peace and cooperation.