Synopsis A number of factors contribute towards shaping the international relations and external affairs of any country. Strategic location, economic activities, internal security, terrorism (a recent phenomenon), attitude of neighbouring countries, and socio-economic/ political conditions therein and many similar other factors are there to count a few. This book gives a vivid account of formation and determining factors of India’s International relations. Substantially based on original and authoritative source penned by great men of letters, this book compiles four informative articles, namely, Conceptual and Philosophical Origins; Indian and the United Nations; Domestic Politics and International Relations; and Economic Diplomacy; etc.