Lessons from Operation Sindoor’s global outreach

 Lessons from Operation Sindoor’s global outreach

•  Operation Sindoor was India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which included both military action and subsequent diplomatic outreach through seven all-party parliamentary delegations to various countries.

•  The parliamentary delegations included MPs from diverse political parties, states, and faiths,

demonstrating India's unified stance on national security and counter-terrorism across the political spectrum.

•  The diplomatic mission explained Operation Sindoor's rationale as a legitimate self-defense measure against terrorist infrastructure, emphasizing its targeted nature and avoidance of civilian and Pakistani military casualties.

•  Colombia's diplomatic shift from initially expressing condolences for supposed Pakistani civilian casualties to supporting India's right to self-defense showcased the success of India's diplomatic engagement.

•  During engagements in Washington DC, U.S. representatives acknowledged India's concerns about Pakistan's terror links and urged action against terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e Mohammed.

•  India's soft power diplomacy, including cultural elements like yoga and Bollywood, played a crucial role in fostering international understanding and connecting with diverse audiences.

•  The article introduces the three 'T's of India's global strategy: tech, trade, and tradition, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation, particularly in Artificial Intelligence, and expanding trade relationships.

•  The delegation engaged with Panama and Guyana, both current non-permanent UNSC members, and Colombia, with Panama's Foreign Minister explicitly supporting India's permanent UNSC seat candidature.

•  The diplomatic mission involved extensive engagement with lawmakers, government leaders, think-tanks, policy experts, and national media to ensure accurate representation of India's perspective.

•  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil emphasized the importance of relations with India, highlighting the significance of the upcoming BRICS summit and potential state visit.

•  The article recommends strengthening diplomatic presence in South and Central America, engaging with UN leadership on terrorism issues, and increasing involvement in Guyana's oil resources and infrastructure sector.

•  Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic engagement style is highlighted as a valuable asset for India's international relations, emphasizing the need for greater support in diplomatic initiatives.

UPSC 2014

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the. 

A. Preamble to the Constitution

B. Directive Principles of State Policy

C. Fundamental Duties

D. Ninth Schedule