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Bilateral Relations
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The new cold war between the USA and China may have the effect of casting a long shadow on India's strategic interests from Pacific to Atlantic. Evaluate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
As an important attribute of soft power, "Knowledge diplomacy" has the potential to further various objectives of foreign policy. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Trade and Economic DiplomacyBilateral Relations
Presidency of G20 is but a reflection of India's quest for a more just and polycentric world order, where the voice of the global south is mainstreamed not muzzled. Elucidate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Global InstitutionsRegional Groupings
Built upon common democratic values and shared vision of strategic autonomy, India-France bilateral ties exude a promise of stability, growth, and security in a time of geo-political flux and uncertainty. Do you agree? Substantiate your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
International relations are not the relations only between nations. Various other players like corporations, global institutions, lobby groups and NGOs, and also media are participants in their own right. How do you think the rise of social media has affected international relations?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsGlobal Institutions
In the context of the evolving discourse on the Indo Pacific, analyse the factors driving the global shift towards the region. Also, identify India's interests and challenges in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Announcement of the AUKUS security pact heralds a new era of global geopolitics. Comment. Also, discuss how it may affect India's interests.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Security and Strategic AffairsRegional Groupings
"India's focus on active involvement with multilateral grouping is putting under scanner its neighbourhood first policy". Explain with suitable examples. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodRegional Groupings
India-Russia relations lack diversity and strength in changing global geopolitics. Analyse.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
Highlight India's ambitions towards Arctic Ocean along with explaining India's Arctic Policy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Global Commons and TreatiesBilateral Relations
"Look west is as important as Look East." In light of this statement, analyze the growing relevance of West Asia as India's strategic partner.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Despite India having immense soft power potential, it alone will not be sufficient to achieve India's foreign policy objectives. Examine
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
The new grouping of the US, Israel, India and UAE, also termed the QUAD in West Asia, give a further push to India's West Asia diplomacy. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsRegional Groupings
Do you think India's foreign policy is becoming more China centric with the challenges of rising CHN? Comment (10m)
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Security and Strategic AffairsMajor Powers
Critically examine India's decision of opting out of the RCEP, despite the push from several nations like Japan and Australia to rethink its decision.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Trade and Economic DiplomacyRegional Groupings
Comment on the role played by the diaspora in India's development process. Also, discuss the challenges in terms of engaging the Indian diaspora and suggest ways to translate these partnerships into benefits.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Indian DiasporaBilateral Relations
Notwithstanding China-Bhutan relations, India's emphasis on "Neighbourhood First Policy" has helped maintain healthy ties with Bhutan. Analyse
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
India's image as a soft power has helped it garner trust in the developing world. Examine the statement in the context of vaccine diplomacy.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsGlobal Institutions
The Indian diaspora has played a critical role in strengthening the ties with many countries of the developed world. Enumerate the noted achievements that Indian diaspora has helped in? Also, highlight the steps taken by India to reach out to its diaspora worldwide. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Indian DiasporaBilateral Relations
The India-US relationship has been a source of strength in the midst of a global pandemic. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
Despite several attempts at resetting the ties, various barriers continue to be a cause of concern in the India-Nepal bilateral relations. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
Quad is a decisive step towards the consolidation of a strategic partnership with the USA and its Asian allies and in enhancing Delhi's bargaining power vis-a-vis Beijing
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
What is Vaccine diplomacy? Explain the significance of Vaccine Diplomacy for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Trace the evolution of India's Foreign Policy since independence. Do you see a paradigm shift in this evolution
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs