Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty: India’s Response to the Ukraine Crisis Considering Its Own Border Disputes
Journal: International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science
Year: 2026

India’s position toward the Ukraine conflict —which began in February 2022—is analyzed using both the theories of Realism and Constructivism through the lens of India's own territorial disputes —such as the dispute with China at the LAC (Line of Actual Control) and with Pakistan regarding Kashmir. This study evaluates India's diplomatic neutrality —its abstention from UN condemnation of Russia while promoting dialogue to resolve crises —as an indication of the lessons learned from its own border