Question

Analyze the foreign policy initiatives of Vajpayee government, with reference to Pakistan. Critically analyze its outcome.

Answer 1

Approach:

• Introduce by givign a background of the Indo-Pak ties under Vajpayee government - Kargil war 1999.
• Discuss the foreign policy initiatives to establish healthy relations with Pakistan - Lahore declaration, Agra summit, etc.
• Give the positive outcomes of the initiatives on the bilateral relations.
• Highlight the shortcomings and failures of the initiatives - Parliament attack 2001, coup, failures of Agra summit.
• Conclude by underlining the need to remain vigilant as well as optimistic in order to move towards peace and friendly relations with Pakistan in the long term.