Question

What are the main characteristics of India's Non-Alignment policy?

Hint:

Link historical foreign policies to their broader geopolitical contexts.

Answer 1

India's Non-Alignment policy, established during the Cold War, was characterized by its decision not to align with or against any major power blocs, namely the US and the USSR. The policy aimed to maintain national independence, autonomy in foreign affairs, and to promote peace and security through non-alignment in global conflicts, thus allowing India to focus on its development agenda.