“The conduct of foreign affairs is an outcome of a two-way interaction between domestic compulsions and prevailing international climate”.

The statement is justified to the maximum extent to be proved during ‘Sino-Indian Conflict of 1962’ to dent India’s image at home and international level, India had to approach the Americans and the British for military assistance to tide over the issues. The Soviet Union remained neutral during the conflict: 

(i) All the occurring, created a sense of national humiliation but strengthened a spirit of nationalism also on the other hand. 

(ii) Pt. Nehru was also criticised for his naive assessment of Chinese intentions and lack of military preparedness. 

(iii) Political mood of the country began to change when no-confidence motion against Nehru moved in and debated in Lok-Sabha. 

(iv) ‘Sino-Indian Conflict’ split the Communist Party of India in 1964s split fraction formed communist party of India (CPI-M). 

(v) Besides, the war with China alerted Indian leadership to the volatile situation in the Northeast region. 

(vi) Apart from being isolated and extremely underdeveloped, this region posed the challenge of national integration in front of India.

The statement is justified during the War of 1962 between India and China. India had to approach USA and UK for military assistance while the Soviet Union remained neutral during the conflict. Jawaharlal Nehru was criticised for his handling of the Chinese invasion and lack of military preparedness and a no-confidence motion was moved against his government in the Lok Sabha. The War also led to a split within the largest opposition party, CPI.