Kush MotwaniAIR 11 · CSE 2023 · 242 wordsTheir whole copy
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The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the new theatre for global cooperation, collaboration, competition and conflict, as it is lying along several of the major geopolitical "arcs" - such as the "arc of communication" (SLOCs).
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Diverging interests and priorities:
Chinese resistance/issues with Quad.
Chinese opposition to a "free and open, secure and prosperous" Indo Pacific.
Diverging views on Taiwan.
Potential disruption possible from the multiple Sea Lanes of Communication.
Territorial disputes in South China Sea.
Differing view/priorities on using oceanic resources. (Eg) weather to use deep sea gas reserves.
Different priorities for connectivity projects
- Different priorities for developmental approach :
Global Security Initiative (GSI)
- New initiative proposed by china
- focused on "joint security" / "indivisible security"
- against process of sanctions
- opposing unilateral actions
- opposing hegemonic practices
Can Global Security Initiative supercede Quad While the principle of GSI is undoubtedly noble - it is not trusted by the world as it comes from China :
The principle opposes unilateral actions ↓ yet china undertakes such actions routinely
Principle opposes hegemony ↓ yet China wants regional hegemony for itself
Principle ↓ about joint security
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↓ yet - china routinely violates security of others. (eg): border with India, south China sea, etc
Hence, due to these contradictions, GSI can never supersede other organizations.
Yet, if principles of GSI were to be proposed seriously, its principles may become successful one day.
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