Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
3. With the Australia-China trade war worsening and relations souring between the two countries, India has the opportunity to be a solution to Australian reliance on China. Examine. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The downward spiral of Australia’s relationship with China and a retaliatory measures taken by each other have put both countries head to head in a trade war. This article covers the same.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain the ongoing Sino-Australian dispute and how India can offer solution to Australian reliance on China.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start the answer by giving context of the ongoing dispute between the two countries.
Body:
Mention the recent events that triggered the on-going disputes.
With relevant facts and figures mention about the dependence of Australia on China and how the country already reeling under the economic impact of Covid-19 is now further struggling due to the ongoing tariff war.
Mention the potential opportunities that India has in being a solution for Australia given that India too has an ongoing territorial dispute with Beijing. India is currently Australia’s fifth largest export partner and presents a lucrative option for Australian exporters to diversify, strategic political benefits, both countries are federal democracies, former British colonies, India’s and Australia strong relationship with the US and new economic policies under taken by India etc. Also, mention the limitations of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
