The changing geopolitical circumstances pose many challenges to India’s foreign policy. Examine such emerging challenges. Also suggest the ways to deal with such challenges. 10 marks

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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/reframing-indias-foreign-policy-priorities/article33552868.ece
In the intro, mention India’s growing isolation.
In the body, discuss various emerging challenges like the rise of China and its rising influence on India’s neighbourhoods, increasing hostility with Nepal, declining warmth in relations with Iran, neglect in the peace process in Afghanistan, lack of improvement in relations with Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Bangladesh etc. In the suggestions, mention the ideational restructuring, prudent plans, achievable objectives and a line of continuity.
Conclude by mentioning the need for adopting the above changes in order to attain foreign policy objectives.