Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC frequently examines India's foreign policy principles, its role in a changing global order, and the challenges it faces in maintaining an independent stance amidst great power competition and economic pressures.
Strategic autonomy refers to a nation's ability to pursue its foreign policy objectives and national interests independently, free from external pressures or alignment with any major power bloc. For India, it has evolved from the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to a more pragmatic approach in a multipolar world, balancing relationships with various global powers while safeguarding its core interests.