Here Are the Secrets Behind India’s Strategic Behavior

Western theories can't grasp India's strategy due to cultural oversight, a cultural approach is crucial.

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Arthashastra by Kautilya (200 BC - 300 AD) elucidates India's strategic reasoning and nuances.

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Arthashastra guides modern foreign policy with moral compass, echoes seen in ancient and later writings.

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Kautilya's ideas inspire India's strategy, shaping global engagement and diverse strategic schools of thought.

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Familiar in India's climate stance: domestic priorities over moral obligations, mirrored in global interactions.

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Modi's approach differs, India blends political morality, rationality, and domestic factors in foreign policy.

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Kautilya's Yana influences India's foreign policy, focusing on military capabilities and protecting interests.

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India treads carefully in relations with Russia and the US, seeking consistent and supportive allies.

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