{"id":26761,"date":"2024-02-12T09:53:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T09:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=26761"},"modified":"2024-02-12T09:53:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T09:53:44","slug":"rajiv-gandhi-years-foreign-policy-upsc-post-independence-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/rajiv-gandhi-years-foreign-policy-upsc-post-independence-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Rajiv Gandhi Years – Foreign Policy – UPSC Post-Independence Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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During the tenure of Rajiv Gandhi as Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989, the country witnessed significant shifts and developments in its foreign policy landscape. Following the tragic assassination of his mother, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi assumed leadership amidst domestic turbulence and international challenges. Guided by a vision of modernization and international cooperation, Rajiv Gandhi’s foreign policy agenda aimed to strengthen India’s position on the global stage while fostering regional stability and economic growth. His tenure saw notable initiatives in diplomacy, trade, and strategic partnerships, shaping India’s role as a key player in the dynamics of South Asian geopolitics and beyond. This era marked a period of transition and innovation in India’s foreign relations, characterized by both opportunities and challenges that would leave a lasting impact on the nation’s trajectory in the decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Indo-Sri Lankan Accord of 1987 was a significant agreement between India and Sri Lanka aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict in Sri Lanka. Here’s an overview of the accord:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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