Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Menon: 1962 War's Failure Was China Policy, Not Non-Alignment
A former diplomat, Shivshankar Menon, said that India's problems in the 1962 war were due to problems with China, not the idea of non-alignment.
He pointed out that many countries helped India during the war, showing support despite different beliefs.
The Non-Aligned Movement was created when countries were becoming independent and during the Cold War.
A new book about this topic, "The Nehru Year," was also presented, discussing India's influence in world events like the Korean War.
Shivshankar Menon argues the 1962 war failure was due to China policy, not non-alignment.
Menon stated India received international support, regardless of ideology, during the 1962 war.
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was founded during decolonization and the Cold War.
The book "The Nehru Year" by Swapna Kona Nayudu was launched at the event.
The book explores India's diplomatic influence in major international events.
- Who
- Former diplomat Shivshankar Menon and former ambassador Shyam Saran.
- What
- Discussion on India's foreign policy and the 1962 war.
- When
- Mentioned in an event on Friday evening.
- Where
- At the launch of Swapna Kona Nayudu's book.
- Why
- To discuss the failure of the 1962 war and the non-alignment policy.
Shivshankar Menon's View
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Cause of 1962 War Failure
Shivshankar Menon's View
The 1962 war's failure was due to flaws in China policy.
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Assessment of Non-Alignment
Shivshankar Menon's View
Non-alignment was not a failure.
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- Event
- Book launch of 'The Nehru Year'
- Author of 'The Nehru Year'
- Swapna Kona Nayudu
- Main topic
- Non-Aligned Movement and India's foreign policy
- Former diplomat
- Shivshankar Menon
- Former Ambassador
- Shyam Saran
- Published by
- Juggernaut