Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
5. Abraham accords marked the beginning of a new chapter in Arab states-Israel relationship dynamics. The accords also present an opportunity for India to increase its strategic foothold in West Asia and Middle East, but it requires a diplomatic balancing act. Substantiate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The recent visit by the Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal R.K. Bhadauria, to Israel offers a window to study how New Delhi is taking advantage of the Abraham Accords deal signed between Israel and a consortium of Arab States led by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2020.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the delicate diplomatic balancing act with which India must engage various stakeholders in middle east and west Asia to take advantage of the opportunity presented by Abraham Accords.
Directive word:
Substantiate – When you are asked to Substantiate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question using suitable case studies or/ and examples.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about Abraham Accords deal signed between Israel and a consortium of Arab States led by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2020 and this how started a new chapter in their diplomatic relationships.
Body:
Give a brief context about the turmoil and hostile relationships between the Arab states and Israel in the past and how it impacted India.
Write about the new opportunities for India after the signing of Abraham Accords in middle east and west Asia and how it will lead to deepening cooperation with various stakeholders and increased strategic footprint of India in that region.
Mention the need for careful and calculated diplomatic balancing act with multitude of stakeholders in the region with varied interests. The Iranian angle, the Palestinian issues etc must be written in brief.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
