A Bhartiya Vision in International Relations: Insights from the Indian Knowledge System
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Abstract
The ‘Indian Knowledge System’ (IKS) is a collection of intellectual, moral, political, and spiritual beliefs that have been passed down through the ages. These structures are not just old things; they are important frameworks that may help us understand and deal with the complexities of human interaction, including international relations. IKS offers a new way to look at statecraft, diplomacy, global government and world politics. Its values are closely linked to the goals of world peace, multilateralism, bilateral cooperation, co-existence and sustainable development, and they are in line with the problems that the international system is facing today. The paper expresses how the IKS gives India a distinct intellectual history that shapes its foreign policy and teaches us how to connect ancient knowledge with modern diplomatic techniques. This heritage includes Chanakya’s Arthashastra, which is about strategic realism, to ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which says that ‘the world is one family’. This combination helps nations better understand global dynamics and contributes to a more balanced and peaceful international order. The study engages with the Saptanga Theory, Sukra Niti, the Buddhist Circuit and India’s soft power perspective, Lord Krishna’s diplomatic views, Hinduism and cultural diplomacy, as well as Dharma–Janana approaches to international relations.
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