A Review Study of India’s Foreign Policies in South Asia with Focus on Nepal and Bangladesh
Keywords:
Foreign Policies, Nepal, Bangladesh, South AsiaAbstract
India's foreign policy has always been pivotal in regards to its South Asian neighbors, particularly Nepal and Bangladesh. India's relationships with both of these nations go back quite a way, and they've had their ups and downs throughout the years. India's foreign policy have seen significant shifts since 2014. Secondary sources such as scholarly journals, government documents, and policy papers were analyzed qualitatively to form the basis of this study. Strategic and economic objectives, regional security concerns, and historical and cultural linkages are all seen to play a role in India's foreign policy towards Nepal and Bangladesh. The study's authors believe that, to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance regional stability, India should take a more nuanced and balanced stance toward its neighbors.
Objective: The purpose of this article is to investigate the elements that have shaped India's foreign policy toward Nepal and Bangladesh. Additionally, developments from 2014 to 2022 will be dissected and studied.
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