Author: Nargis Tanjima
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/02100033
Abstract: The formative years of India’s foreign policy were deeply shaped by the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru, whose vision extended beyond immediate national concerns to encompass a broader moral and strategic framework for global engagement. This research article examines the Nehru era (1947–1964) as a defining phase in the evolution of India’s global strategy, focusing on the interplay between political leadership and international relations. It argues that Nehru’s approach combined idealism with strategic autonomy, situating India as a prominent voice among newly independent nations. Through an analysis of nonalignment, Panchsheel, anti-colonial solidarity, and engagement with global institutions, the article highlights both the strengths and limitations of Nehru’s leadership. The study concludes that while Nehru’s moral diplomacy established India’s global identity, it also revealed tensions between ethical aspirations and geopolitical realities.
Keywords: Nehru, Foreign Policy, Non-Alignment, Political Leadership, Global Strategy, India.
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