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Drishti IAS – International Relations (GS P+M Foundation Course) is a comprehensive reference book for UPSC Civil Services aspirants preparing for General Studies. Designed for both Prelims and Mains, it explains India’s external relations, foreign policy and global issues in a clear, structured manner, supported by trend analysis of past UPSC Mains questions on International Relations (2014–2025).
The book is organised into 12 units covering India’s bilateral, regional and global engagements and is ideal for classroom as well as self-study use.
India’s Foreign Policy & New World Order – determinants, objectives, evolution and contemporary approach of Indian diplomacy.India & Neighbourhood / Extended Neighbourhood – detailed coverage of India’s relations with Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Southeast & East Asian nations, and the Look East/Act East policy.India & West Asia, Africa and Major Powers – strategic and economic importance of West Asia, India–Africa partnership, and India’s relations with Russia, USA, Europe, France, Germany, UK and China.Strategic Interests & Security – external security challenges, terrorism, regional conflicts, maritime interests and changing geo-political environment.International Organisations & Global Governance – types of IGOs, important global and regional bodies, law-and-order related organisations such as ICC, BRICS summit, arms-control and energy organisations, and debates on UN reforms and global governance.World Trade Order & Indian Diaspora – themes of global trade, regional groupings, India’s trade relations, role of MNCs, and historical to contemporary aspects of the Indian diaspora.
This book is published by Drishti Publications, the publishing unit of Drishti IAS, and is suitable for GS Foundation courses, answer-writing practice and quick revision for International Relations in UPSC CSE.
ASIN : B0G3P5LSFV
Publisher : VDK PUBLICATIONS PVT LTD; Latest Edition (23 November 2025)
Paperback : 280 pages
Item Weight : 448 g
Dimensions : 26 x 19.5 x 1.12 cm
Country of Origin : India
Packer : VDK PUBLICATIONS PVT LTD Block-Udyog Vihar, Plot No-38b, Sector Ecotech- 2, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 201308
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