Bases Quote by Manmohan Singh
“I have always regard nonalignment as a statement that India's policies, foreign policy will be guided by what I describe as enlightened national interest. That we will make judgments on an independent basis, with the sole concern being what is enlightened India's national interest. In that sense, nonalignment remains as relevant today as it was in the early 1950s.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Relations Address, Manmohan Singh, 2005
Nonalignment means making foreign policy decisions based solely on a nation's enlightened self‑interest, independent of external pressures.
In simple terms: Policy based on independent national interest.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sovereign, enlightened interests.
Themes
foreign policy
sovereignty
nonalignment
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- trade agreements
- regional alliances
- crisis response
Key Concepts
realism
strategic autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nonalignment adapt to modern multilateral challenges?
- Can sovereign interest coexist with global responsibility?
A Different Perspective
May overlook global interdependence and collective security needs.
