Essentials of India's Foreign Policy

India, an ancient land, became a full-fledged member of the family of Nations in 1947. Since her independence in 1947 from the clutches of the British Imperial Government, India has been taking quite an active part and interest in world affairs. Although she's an underdeveloped nation beset with many colossal internal problems, free India has not shown the least hesitation in playing her part in the international realm, particularly in Asian politics.