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Bilateral Relations
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'You can change your friends but not neighbors.' In the light of the statement, examine the relevance of Gujral doctrine in India's Foreign Policy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
The realization of a successful Asian century is premised upon stable India-China relations. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
India and European Union had a limited yet promising bilateral ties in the last six decades. However, current geopolitical challenges now offer an opportunity to work together and actualize the true potential of their relations. Analyze.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Mutually strengthening economic visions and attuned geopolitical outlooks have laid the foundation for a more robust and promising alliance between India and the UAE. Elaborate
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Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
The island states and territories from the South Pacific to the African coast have become new nodes in India's changing strategic geography. In this context, highlight the importance of these island states and also throw light upon the initiatives taken by India to strengthen ties with these states.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsRegional Groupings
Soft power has the potential to multiply the efforts of Indian diplomacy, and in this regard should be pursued as an important objective. In this context, assess the extent to which it has been leveraged in Indian foreign policy. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
‘India is taking a geopolitical balancing act in maintaining its longstanding friendship with Russia, even as it grows closer to the United States and its partners.’ How far has India been able to maintain its autonomy and look out for its own strategic interests? Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
India has over the years emerged as the 'Preferred Security Partner' and a 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region. Substantiate the statement with examples.
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Security and Strategic AffairsRegional Groupings
The strategic partnership between India and the European Union holds a lot of untapped potential, but is constrained by a range of factors. Discuss. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
Throw light on the reasons for growing salience of Africa in India's foreign policy framework. Also, mention the contemporary areas of engagement between India and Africa.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
The importance of Central Asia for India is not merely cultural and historical. In the light of this statement, describe the strategic importance of Central Asia for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
The strategic partnership between India and European union holds a lot of untapped potential, but is constrained by a range of factors. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
World in 21st century is seeing rise of smaller groupings, instead of large groups of 20th century.
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Regional GroupingsBilateral Relations
India and US have had an oscillating relationship in the past, to what extent has the relationship acquired depth in recent times? How should New Delhi navigate its relationship with the US after its sharp divergence with Washington on the issue of the Russia-Ukraine war?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
A China-Taiwan conflict can severely jeopardize India's security and economic interests, making it a situation India cannot afford to overlook. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Analyze the key shifts in India's foreign policy since independence and evaluate their success in achieving India's objectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Discuss the significance of India's Arctic Policy in the context of its foreign policy and domestic development goals. Also, explain the differences between the Ethics Committee and the Privileges Committee in Parliament, highlighting their complementary roles in ensuring accountability.
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Global Commons and TreatiesParliament
Discuss the emerging avenues of International relations and assess the preparedness of India in these area of expertise.
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Bilateral RelationsGlobal Institutions
Europe's increased focus on the Indo-Pacific and the deepening economic and technological collaboration with India offer mutual benefits. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
The latent potential of the India-EU strategic partnership is deterred due to a slew of factors. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Soft power is "a means to success in world politics" for those that know how to leverage it. Describe the significance of soft power for India to achieve its foreign policy goals.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Soft power has the potential to multiply the efforts of Indian diplomacy and in this regard should be pursued as an important objective. In this context, assess the extent to which it has been leveraged in Indian foreign policy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral Relations
Examine the historical evolution of India-USA relations and evaluate how recent collaborations in technology have impacted the relationship.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
Recently, the Maldivian President attended India's Prime Minister's swearing-in ceremony, hinting a revival in ties.
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NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations