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Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
6. Geopolitics in the present times has moved beyond the terrestrial and maritime limits and of late, has found prominence even in the outer space. Critically comment on the growing commercialisation and militarisation of the outer space and India’s response to it. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The growing commercialisation and militarisation of outer space have triggered the interest of the Quad leaders to form a working group on outer space.
Key Demand of the question:
To understand the geopolitics of outer space and the need for a global regulator to keep the competing nations in check.
Directive word:
Critically comment – 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. When ‘comment’ is prefixed, we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the race among nations to establish domination in the outer space through scientific and human expeditions.
Body:
First give a few instances of aggressive expeditions of China and the new China-Russia collaboration in space exploration especially the exploration of the moon.
Next, mention about the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 and its intent to exploit the outerspace for the benefit of all mankind.
Next highlight the importance of India’s diplomatic approach towards the space race and also explore options of our own scientific advancements and expeditions through some examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that a common regulatory approach upholding the principle of Outer Space treaty is the need of the hour.
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