The mandala (circle)theory of foreign policy may be summarized as follows:
A)"Peace in our time."
B)"Strike first."
C)"My enemy's enemy is my friend."
D)"It is better to be feared than loved."
E)"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."

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The mandala theory, often associated with the ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, the Arthashastra, posits that in the geopolitical landscape, a state's immediate neighbor is its natural enemy, while the enemy of this enemy, typically a state further away, could be considered a friend. This aligns with the principle "My enemy's enemy is my friend."

The Mandala (Circle)theory of Foreign Policy May Be Summarized as Follows