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Security and Strategic Affairs
21 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
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
Instability in Myanmar erodes progress made by India in the last decade and significantly affects India's strategic interests. Comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
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-Russia relations lack diversity and strength in changing global geopolitics. Analyse.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
The Ashgabat agreement could be the beginning of constructive regional economic cooperation between Central and South Asia and could help bring stability to disturbed areas in the region. Critically examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
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
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
How can SAARC, ASEAN and SCO help India in realizing her geopolitical goals in Asia as well as Global fora?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsGlobal Institutions
What can be the potential role of India in Afghanistan, with the changing political scenario in the country? Explain. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
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
Island nations of the Indian Ocean hold immense strategic value in shaping the geopolitical contours of the region and ensuring maritime security of India. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
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
The ‘Diamond of Democracies’ in the Indo-Pacific is more than just a counter to expansionist China”. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
China has been recently extending its influence over small countries in India's neighborhood. How does it do so? What steps India needs to take to counter China's influence and safeguard its interests in the region?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
India's Afghanistan policy must be based on a clear-eyed understanding of important strategic goals in the region amidst the current regional and global strategic environment. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
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
India depends heavily on the Middle East for its energy needs and is against any escalation of tension in the region. How can India play a greater role in the region amid rising tensions? (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs