India and the New World Order

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The world got polarized into two blocs after the end of Second World War in 1945, one led by USA and other led by USSR. India was a newly independent country and opted not to join any hostile blocs and military alliances. As India need economical, technological and military aid from the countries1 of both blocs for its rapid economic growth. Instead India decided to adopt the policy of Non-Alignment along with many other countries.

But later, USA emerged as sole super power and world started to move towards unipolarity. At the same time all economies of the world were blossoming by rise of globalization and opening of economies. India also made certain amendments and changes in its foreign and economic policy. India started Look East policy, developed healthy relation with EU, USA, Russia, china, UK, France etc. on the diplomatic front while got NEP, NIP on economic front.

The dawn of 21st century ushered the phase of new world order by which world is heading towards multi-polarity represented by china, Russia, India, and EU. These countries are acting as Balance of power in this new order and Geo-Economics and Economic diplomacy has got credence than any political, cultural or ideological conflict.

Therefore in 21st century India is giving importance to Economic relations. India is having strategic partnership relations with all major powers and regions. Putting aside its political differences India is economically engaged with china and has started confidence Building Measures (CBMs) with Pakistan. As India is a rising economic power now it need to rely upon diversified energy sources to fulfill the fuel demands of its economy. So, India is signing energy expedition treaty with various regions and countries.

Global threat like terrorism, food security, present financial crisis, Global warming, poverty, Human right violations, spread of diseases. Etc need global response from all countries, is also willing to revitalize NAM, WTO and UNO.

Therefore we can say that India has now got an important place in this world order. India’s Economic and Nuclear might is being recognised by the world over. But to sustain this place we need to have active cooperation with developing and our Neighboring countries.

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