mandala theory of foreign policy
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The mandala theory of foreign policy is an ancient Indian geopolitical doctrine that explains interstate relations and strategic alliances through concentric circles of neighboring and rival states.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Mandala theory of foreign policy | 0 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient Indian political concept
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geopolitical doctrine ⓘ theory of international relations ⓘ |
| assumption |
immediate neighbor is a natural enemy
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neighbor of my neighbor is my friend ⓘ |
| author |
Chanakya
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Kautilya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centralActor | Vijigishu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| classificationOfStates |
ally
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enemy ⓘ friend ⓘ intermediate state ⓘ neutral state ⓘ |
| conceptualizesAs | circle of kings ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
balance of power
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concentric circles of states ⓘ interstate relations ⓘ strategic alliances ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | India ⓘ |
| defines |
relations between neighboring states
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relations between rival states ⓘ |
| describedIn | Arthashastra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
dynamic alliances
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geographical proximity ⓘ relative power of states ⓘ |
| explainedIn |
Book 6 of the Arthashastra
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Book 7 of the Arthashastra ⓘ |
| field |
political science
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strategic studies ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
power politics
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state interest ⓘ |
| historicalContext | Mauryan period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influencedBy | realist view of politics ⓘ |
| inModernScholarship |
compared to modern balance of power systems
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studied as early realist theory of foreign policy ⓘ |
| keyTerm |
Ari
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Ari-mitra NERFINISHED ⓘ Madhyama ⓘ Mitra NERFINISHED ⓘ Mitra-mitra ⓘ Udasina ⓘ Vijigishu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | Sanskrit ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
balance of power theory
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realism in international relations ⓘ |
| timePeriod | ancient India ⓘ |
| usedFor |
assessment of threats
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diplomatic strategy ⓘ formulation of alliances ⓘ |
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