Participation of Indian in Gulf war 1990 clearly shows the agility of Indian foreign policy. Explain (200 Words)
Refer - The Indian Express
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KEY POINTS
The Gulf War, which lasted between August 1990 and February 1991, was an international conflict that erupted after Iraq, under dictator Saddam Hussain, invaded neighbouring Kuwait, claiming it as its “19th province”. After Hussain defied UN warnings, the US and its allies forced Iraqi forces out of Kuwait.
The Gulf War
On August 2, 1990, Iraq annexed Kuwait, its south-eastern neighbour 25 times smaller in size. Although Hussain claimed Kuwait to be a part of Iraq, he invaded the region so that Baghdad could cancel a massive debt that it owed Kuwait, as well as acquire Kuwait’s large oil reserves. Hussain also sought to link the annexation with the Palestinian conflict.
India during the Gulf War
· When the Gulf War started, India, which at the time was led by PM Chandra Shekhar, maintained its signature non-aligned stance.
· However, it rejected Baghdad’s demand for linking the hostilities that were unfolding then with the Palestinian conflict.
· Between August 13 and October 20 of 1990, India evacuated over 1,75,000 of its nationals from war-torn Kuwait, the biggest such operation by the Indian government. The feat has been mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest number of people being evacuated by a civilian airliner.
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