I dont have much insight into #ForeignPolicy . I do not understand the variables and dynamics very well.
But Philosophically India should be guided by the Framework of “Purushartha” in the Foreign Policy in general and situations such as Ukraine-Russia conflict in particular.
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But Philosophically India should be guided by the Framework of “Purushartha” in the Foreign Policy in general and situations such as Ukraine-Russia conflict in particular.
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1. Artha
=> We should have a list of interests that we must protect that are key to our current existence and status. Eg., Arms for Security.
=> Nothing that we do should hurt our current strengths and positions unless a new strength/position can be gained
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=> We should have a list of interests that we must protect that are key to our current existence and status. Eg., Arms for Security.
=> Nothing that we do should hurt our current strengths and positions unless a new strength/position can be gained
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2. Kama
=> Once the non-negotiable Artha-s are secure, see what long standing desires can be fulfilled
=> Look for new possibilities
Eg., By taking a neutral position can we get something more from Russia. By partaking in Relief Operations, can we build new Relationships.
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=> Once the non-negotiable Artha-s are secure, see what long standing desires can be fulfilled
=> Look for new possibilities
Eg., By taking a neutral position can we get something more from Russia. By partaking in Relief Operations, can we build new Relationships.
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3. Dharma
=> Our Kama indulgences, of-course, should not result in hurting any neutral country neutral to us.
=> Do we have enough Artha (Strength) to play a role in reducing the Conflict. Can we facilitate a Central Asia treaty that brings order in future.
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=> Our Kama indulgences, of-course, should not result in hurting any neutral country neutral to us.
=> Do we have enough Artha (Strength) to play a role in reducing the Conflict. Can we facilitate a Central Asia treaty that brings order in future.
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4. Moksha - One would wonder if that applies in this context. It does.
-Can we make countries reshape their foreign policies so that their ideological stakes in other countries is reduced.
-Eg., Can we make some European nations to pull back their conflict seeking ideology.
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-Can we make countries reshape their foreign policies so that their ideological stakes in other countries is reduced.
-Eg., Can we make some European nations to pull back their conflict seeking ideology.
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At this Point, it is crystal clear that India has enough strengths and instruments only in Category 1 ie., in Protecting our own Artha.
For now, we are playing that role. We are doing a little in 2.
I wish we had some opportunities in Kama to create instruments against China
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For now, we are playing that role. We are doing a little in 2.
I wish we had some opportunities in Kama to create instruments against China
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But unfortunately No. We shall stick to 1 and a little minor 2.
But more importantly, Purushartha is an effective framework in these situations.
Its a universal framework to think of one’s own interest and the good of everybody.
True one for Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu!
But more importantly, Purushartha is an effective framework in these situations.
Its a universal framework to think of one’s own interest and the good of everybody.
True one for Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu!
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