a Foreign Policy

Geographical position and size of territory Nation’s history, traditions and philosophical basis Natural resources The compulsion of economic development Political stability and structure of government The necessity of peace, disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons Military strength International milieu Foreign Policy in 1950s and 1960s The period from Independence through 1950s and 1960s constituted the most idealistic phase of India’s foreign policy under the guidance of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The new nations that got independence after the long period of colonial struggle found themselves in a very difficult situation with respect to economic development. So it was necessary to align with either of the blocs – United States of America