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Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
4. Is India’s neighbourhood a proverbial Achilles heel of her foreign policy? Critically analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article discusses that most South Asian states are sceptical of India’s primacy in their own ways
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the nature of dynamic foreign policy and its limitations.
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:
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 writing a way forward.
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