Foreign Policy

Why it matters

• Serves as the primary instrument for securing national sovereignty and territorial integrity within the global order.
• Facilitates the pursuit of economic objectives through trade agreements, investment promotion, and energy security.
• Enables participation in multilateral forums to influence global governance, norms, and collective security frameworks.
• Projects soft power and cultural influence to enhance a nation's global standing and diplomatic leverage.

How it is asked

Focus on the core objectives of national interest, the evolution of strategic autonomy, the balance between idealism and realism, and how domestic priorities shape international engagements.