Determinants of Foreign Policy, Institutions of policy making.
1. Explain the philosophical foundations of India's foreign policy. [150words, 10marks] [2021]
2. Examine the increasing significance of maritime security in India's foreign policy. [250words, 20marks] [2019]
3. Do you agree with the view that the Indian foreign policy is increasingly being shaped by the neoliberal outlook? Elaborate. [150words, 10marks] [2018]
4. India is often said to have a rich strategic culture. Discuss. [150words, 10marks] [2018]
5. India's current foreign policy marks a significant qualitative shift from that of the previous regimes. Discuss. [150words, 10marks] [2018]
6. Examine the Indian National movement and geographical location of India as determinants of India's foreign policy. [150words, 10marks] [2017]
7. Which determinant factors play an important role in making India's foreign policy?Illustrate with examples. [150words, 10marks] [2016]
8. 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?[150words, 10marks] [2015]
9. Economic interest has emerged as the main component of India's foreign policy. Discuss the statement in the light of India's initiative to improve relations with China, Japan and the Central Asian republics. [200words, 15marks] [2015]
10. Identify the elements of change in India's foreign policy. [150words, 10marks] [2013]
11. Economic content of India's foreign trade is increasingly growing. Substantiate the statement with economic diplomatic engagement of India in the last decade. [250words, 20marks] [2013]
12. 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 ? [200words, 15marks] [2012]
13. Comment on the essential elements of India’s foreign policy that are required to secure energy and security in the Indian Ocean region. [150words, 12marks] [2012]
14. “India's policy in the post Cold War era is tilted towards pragmatism and wisdom.” Discuss. [30marks] [2011]
15. Domestic problems and Historic legacies, apart from other factors, constitute major strains on Indian foreign policy. Discuss this statement with suitable examples. [60marks] [2009]
16. Analyse and evaluate the role of decision-making theory as a tool of foreign policy analysis. [60marks] [2006]
17. India's Foreign Policy could have matched with the fast-changing international system. [200words, 20marks] [2006]
18. Describe and assess the role and importance of Geopolitical and Geoeconomic factors in the determination of foreign policy of a country. [60marks] [2005]
19. Comment on the Pre-independence origins of India's foreign policy. [200words, 20marks] [2004]
20. Summit Diplomacy. Comment. [200words, 20marks] [2000]
21. Evaluate the foreign policy of India with special reference Pakistan and China in the present context. [60marks] [1998]
22. Discuss the role of idiosyncratic factors in foreign policy. [200words, 20marks] [1996]
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