Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations
1. Discuss the possible ways to recalibrate the relationship between India and Taiwan. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article talks about the recalibrating aspects of India-Taiwan relations.
Key Demand of the question:
One must present means and methods to recalibrate the relationship between India and Taiwan.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly discuss the background of India-Taiwan relations from past to present.
Body:
India and Taiwan do not maintain formal diplomatic relations. The areas of cooperation between India and Taiwan have been limited due to negligible political relations.
Discuss what have been the long standing concerns; discuss the challenge of One China policy, The economic exchange is still relatively insignificant. Taiwan’s share of trade with India is around 1% of its global trade etc.
Discuss the areas where India and Taiwan can deepen ties.
Discuss the hurdles before it.
Conclusion:
Conclude that policymakers need to coordinate better with the business community to help them navigate the regulatory and cultural landscape for better ties.
