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GS II · Prelims + Mains

International Relations

Foreign-policy concepts, neighbourhood, global institutions and diaspora.

4 detailed chapters

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  1. 47Foreign-policy principles and strategic autonomyInternational Relations · GS II · 7 min read
  2. 48India and its neighbourhoodInternational Relations · GS II · 7 min read
  3. 49Global institutions, groupings and international orderInternational Relations · GS II · 7 min read
  4. 50Diaspora, development partnerships and economic diplomacyInternational Relations · GS II · 7 min read
THE SUBJECT AT A GLANCE

The illustrated revision collection.

Strategic autonomy: choices supported by capabilities ↗Connectivity succeeds only when the whole chain works ↗Global governance: institutions solve different problems ↗External engagement works through several connections ↗

Keep these distinctions clear

InstitutionBroad roleAvoid confusing with
UNPeace, development and international cooperationA world government
IMFMonetary cooperation and financial stabilityA general infrastructure bank
WTOInternational trade rulesAll international economic governance