UPSC Mains 2023 · GS II · Q19 · 15 marks · 250 words

‘The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well for India.’ What is your opinion about this statement ? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.

हिन्दी में

‘नाटो का विस्तार एवं सुदृढीकरण, और एक मजबूत अमेरिका-यूरोप रणनीतिक साझेदारी भारत के लिये अच्छा काम करती है ।’ इस कथन के बारे मे आपकी क्या राय है ? अपने उत्तर के समर्थन में कारण और उदाहरण दीजिये ।

Major Powers Security and Strategic Affairs

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Discuss the potential for deeper dialogue and cooperation between NATO and India, considering their shared values and interests.”

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Opening

The dialogue with NATO has to be finely tuned with engagement with Russia in order to balance diplomatic relation with USA & Russia.

Body · points

Benefit of Deeper ties with NATO

(1) Deterance to China will stop salami slicing tactics
(2) Growing cooperation with USA → enhanced engagement in science and technology
(3) Reduce military burden and resources spent to secure borders

Challenges in Deep Ties

(1) Relation with Russia will deteriorate

Russia important for energy supply

(2) Shadow the sovereignty of India when bound by rules of NATO
(3) Dent the Indian vision of becoming a global super power

BALANCE between NATO & Russia

(1) Maintaining cultural & economic engagement with Russia
(2) Cooperating with NATO on free and open Indian Ocean
(3) Executive / Informal engagement with NATO.

Close · a summary

In the ongoing polarised geopolitical scenario, India needs to maintain delicate balance

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023, General Studies Paper II, Q19. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.