( ISSN 2277 - 9809 (online) ISSN 2348 - 9359 (Print) ) New DOI : 10.32804/IRJMSH

Impact Factor* - 6.2311


**Need Help in Content editing, Data Analysis.

Research Gateway

Adv For Editing Content

   No of Download : 102    Submit Your Rating     Cite This   Download        Certificate

MAHATMA GANDHI’S INFLUENCE ON INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY

    1 Author(s):  AMIT K. KUSHWAHA

Vol -  6, Issue- 2 ,         Page(s) : 328 - 333  (2015 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH

Abstract

India’s Foreign Policy has been fabricated by many ideals and realistic thoughts by eminent personalities of India but the influence of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy was most significant. The essential elements of Gandhi’s philosophy were the concepts of non-violence, the importance of the moral dimension in the conduct of men as well as nations, and satyagraha or the struggle for truth, compassion and justice. All these principles continue to influence India’s foreign policy even today. India’s foreign policy has its roots in its freedom struggle that was largely shaped by Gandhi’s values. The defining characteristics of India’s foreign policy in the first few decades after India’s independence were unquestionably inspired by Mahatma Gandhi likewise, India’s Foreign Policy followed the path of Non-alignment or the right to follow an independent foreign policy, Moral, diplomatic and economic support for the struggle against colonialism, racialism and apartheid, Non-violence and the quest for nuclear disarmament; and India’s role as an international peacemaker India’s position on world issues was informed by a rare moral clarity and courage which won India many admirers. Indeed, global perceptions of India’s Foreign policy were significantly shaped by Gandhi’s message.

1.Ravindra Kumar, "Relevance of Gandhism in the Modern Polity", in the book Mahatma  Gandhi, Interactive Multimedia, Electronic book, 2007.
2……., Essays on Gandhism and peace, Meerut, Krishna Publication, India, 1999. 3. ..…., Theory and Practice of Gandhian Nonviolence, Mittal Publications, New       Delhi, 2002.    
4. M.K. Gandhi, Satyagraha in South Africa, Ahmedabad, Novajivan, 1950.
5. …….., An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiment with Truth, 1956.   
6. …….., The Selected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, 6 Vols. 1968.   
7. Gene Sharp, The politics of Non-violence Action, Boston, 1973.      
8. K. Santhanam, "Basic Principles of Gandhism', in the book, Mahatma Gandhi,     
    interactive Multimedia, Electronic book, 2007.
9. B.S. Sharma, "The ideal and Actual in Gandhi's Philosophy", in the book 
     Mahatma Gandhi, op.cit., 2007.
10. R.N. Iyer "Means and Ends in Politics". In the book Mahatma Gandhi op.cit, 
      2007.
11. A.C. Pradhan, "J Nehru and the evolution of India outlook on international affairs  
      in pre independence era", op.cit, Meerut, 1992.
12. S.N. Rath, "Jawaharlal Nehru; His approach to internationalism in the book S. 
      Rath (ed.) Jawaharlal Nehru: The Nation Builder and Architect of India's Foreign 
      Policy, Anu Books, Meerut, 1992.
13. B.Pradhan,"Idealistic Cornerstones of Jawaharlal's Foreign Policy".Op.cit      
      Meerut, 1992.
14. D.N. Pathak, "Gandhi-From Culture of violence to culture of peace". Op.cit., 2007

*Contents are provided by Authors of articles. Please contact us if you having any query.






Bank Details