Comprehensive Foreign Policy and International Relations

Overview of key areas and instruments in shaping and implementing foreign policy.

Evolution, objectives, principles, and strategic shifts in India’s external engagements.

India’s bilateral and multilateral relations with neighboring countries.

India’s foreign policy approach in regions beyond immediate neighbors, including ASEAN, Central Asia, and Africa.

India’s strategic, energy, and diaspora-related relations with West Asia and the Middle East.

India’s global engagements and role in shaping international discourse and partnerships.

India’s role in global organizations like the UN, WTO, and addressing transnational challenges.

Miscellaneous and emerging topics in international relations and diplomacy relevant to India.

Explore topics related to India's foreign policy, international relations, and global diplomacy as part of the UPSC syllabus.