Increasing Relation between India and Israel after 1992 : Causes and Effects

Contemporary diplomatic relation of India with Israel was shaped by new world conditions after end of Cold War and new foreign policy considerations of India. Foreign policy of India in the first decades of Independence was guided by ideological and moral commitment thanks to the influence of the principles of Gandhi and Nehru. The idea of third world solidarity and commitment towards decolonization negatively affected India's relation with Israel since later was considered as colonial country. But, India reformulated its foreign policy after end of cold war and strategic consideration got preference compare to ideological commitment. The relation with Israel also entered into new phase in 1990s. It was result of many international and domestic factors but it was criticized on the ideological ground. However, currently India keeps relation with both Israel and Arab countries without affecting the concern of one on the relation with other. This paper analyzes the historical development in the relation between India and Israel and explains various factors caused the policy shift after 1990s and impacts of this shift