UPSC Mains 2021 · GS II · Q20 · 15 marks · 250 words

The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.

हिन्दी में

भारत-प्रशांत महासागर क्षेत्र में चीन की महत्त्वाकांक्षाओं का मुकाबला करना नई त्रि-राष्ट्र साझेदारी AUKUS का उद्देश्य है। क्या यह इस क्षेत्र में मौजूदा साझेदारी का स्थान लेने जा रहा है? वर्तमान परिदृश्य में, AUKUS की शक्ति और प्रभाव की विवेचना कीजिए।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Announcement of the AUKUS security pact heralds a new era of global geopolitics. Comment. Also, discuss how it may affect India's interests.”

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Opening · a definition

AUKUS security pact is a pact signed between Australia, United Kingdom and United States against any security threats.

Body · points

A new era of global geopolitics

→ Enhanced co-operation among the three developed nations → Boost to other regional military pacts → Might trigger formation of military alliances → Collective voice against increasing assertion of China in Indo pacific → Symbolic message of unity among three nations

Effect on India's interest

(1) Positive impact → India shares ideology of rules based order with the three nations → Good bilateral relations with all the three nations → deterrence against China's offensive actions

**(2) Challenges arising : → Increased militarisation in Indo pacific → Threats of interference in South Asian region's geopolitics → Pressure on India to join might create tensions with China and Russia -

Close · a way forward

India must prioritise it's own interests and make any decision based solely on it's own strategic autonomy.

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