Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh.

Theme

T21 Early foreign policy & wars: Tashkent, Bangladesh 1971, Gujral doctrine

What UPSC asks in this theme

Questions ask about the Tashkent Agreement, India's role in creating Bangladesh, and the Gujral doctrine's relevance today.

What to cover

• 1965 war and Tashkent highlights
• 1971: refugee crisis, security, Indo-Soviet treaty, outcome
• Gujral doctrine principles and their echo in Neighbourhood First

Writing the answer

• Link historical choices to present neighbourhood policy

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