In this era of global politics when Chinese belligerence is heightening, India and the world must recognise how the BRI is aiming to reshape the global order in fundamental ways and address it. Analyse. – INSIGHTSIAS

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.

6. In this era of global politics when Chinese belligerence is heightening, India and the world must recognise how the BRI is aiming to reshape the global order in fundamental ways and address it. Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Live Mint

Why the question:

The Blue Dot Network formed by the US, Japan and Australia was intended to counter China’s BRI. But how effective this option will prove remains unclear.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the threats poses by China’s BRI and steps taken in that regard.

Directive word: 

Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by describing the One Belt One Road initiative of China.

Body:

First, write about the various concerns for India in particular. Both geopolitically, on border security as well as economically.

Next, Write about the concerns for the world from BRI and global order. Mention the recent developments.

Next, write about the steps taken by India and world to counter the BRI of China.

Conclusion:

Write how with its Western partners, now New Delhi can hope to shape an alternative to Chinese predatory practices and push back against Beijing’s economic agenda.