UPSC Mains 2020 · GS IV · Q3(b) · 10 marks · 150 words

'The will to power exists, but it can be tamed and be guided by rationality and principles of moral duty.' Examine this statement in the context of international relations.

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'शक्ति की इच्छा विद्यमान है, लेकिन विवेकशीलता और नैतिक कर्त्तव्य के सिद्धांतों से उसे साधित और निर्देशित किया जा सकता है ।' अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्बन्धों के संदर्भ में इस कथन का परीक्षण कीजिए ।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “The role of politics and power overshadows the importance of 'ethics' in international relations. Examine this statement in the context of the present international scenario.”

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Ethics in international relations is necessary to uphold the values of sovereignty and security & Independence of nations also to respect the Human rights overall.

How politics & power overshadows ethics @ International level:

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(1) Exploitation of stronger on weaker nations, Ex i] Russia-Ukraine there is lack of war ethics, which is leading loss of lives and livelihoods & many innocents. ii) SIDS (small islands developing states) are at verge of submersion due to increasing ocean levels because of emissions of powerful countries. shows 'lack of environmental ethics'

(2) Loosing moral values of freedom and independence to nations because of politics and power ex: China's attitude towards taiwan.

(3) Violation of women rights, justice liberty overall ex: Taliban rise.

(4) power and politics violating the values of "peace" in international arena ex: Nuclear warfare, Space warfare

power & politics should be directed towards respecting: → Each's natural rights & freedom, equality, liberty → Right to life and dignity → Environmental ethics

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Overall International ethics should be followed with the sense of cooperation & coordination to create the place of peace & brotherhood.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2020, General Studies Paper IV, Q3(b). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.