Jawaharlal Nehru considered that the conduct of foreign relations as an essential indicator of independence because a country can continue to remain independent by ensuring that it can form and change its foreign policy. By conducting its own foreign policy, a nation can showcase the will of the people and pursue its national interest. Jawaharlal Nehru intended to maintain good relations with both USA and USSR and used the policy of non-alignment. India remained equidistant to both the superpowers and both USA and USSR invested in the Indian economy while India refused to join either of the blocs. Similarly, India did not participate in the Cold War rivalry and take positions that might harm its national interest.
