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Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
4. The developments affecting India’s neighbourhood over the past decade have led India to formulate policy options to secure her national interests, keeping in view the changes occurring in her neighbourhood. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: New Indian Express
Why the question:
There is a widely shared belief that India has to formulate policy options to secure her national interests, keeping in view the changes occurring in her neighbourhood.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the dynamic foreign policy of India suited according to its strategic interests and changing geopolitics.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give a brief about India and its neighbourhood and its Neighbourhood first policy.
Body:
First begin by mentioning the various dynamics of India with respect to its neighbours such as Chinese diplomacy with Bhutan, Nepal & Sri Lanka, Taliban control over Afghanistan, Sri Lanka & associated concerns for India, Role of Pakistan in Jammu & Kashmir security issues etc.
Next, deliberate upon the need for a strategic custom made approach with each neighbour such as economic aides, socio-cultural engagements and exchanges, military drills, regional groupings etc
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating that India should play to its strength with a deep understanding of regional sensitivities with respect to each of its neighbour.
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