Non-Alignment and Beyond: India's Interest in Latin America, 1961-1972

Non-Alignment and Beyond: India's Interest in Latin America, 1961-1972

Between 1961 and 1972, Latin America came to capture India's diplomatic imagination. Officials within India's Ministry of External Affairs identified strengthened ties with the region as a way to augment, restrain, and transcend the Non-Aligned Movement, further India's international...

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Published in:Diplomacy and statecraft Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 613 - 637
Main Author: Musto, Ryan A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Abingdon Routledge 02-10-2018
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Alliances
Diplomacy
Imagination
Political culture
Political power
Prestige
Sociocultural factors
Uncertainty
India
Latin America
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Summary:Between 1961 and 1972, Latin America came to capture India's diplomatic imagination. Officials within India's Ministry of External Affairs identified strengthened ties with the region as a way to augment, restrain, and transcend the Non-Aligned Movement, further India's international prestige and political influence, spread Indian culture, and bolster India's economy. India's interest in Latin America climaxed after Prime Minister Indira Gandhi prioritised the region and Pakistan strengthened diplomatic relations with Panama in autmn 1967. Yet uncertainty over the internal realities of Latin America hindered any Indian pivot. In the end, India's aspirations for Latin America failed to materialise.
ISSN:0959-2296
1557-301X
DOI:10.1080/09592296.2018.1528783