Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
4. Despite the recent progress in India–Turkey relations, however, there is still a lack of strategic convergence between the two countries on multiple issues especially in the wake of pan-Turkism. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Turkey’s influence in Eurasian region is expanding. Delhi’s current political divergence with Ankara only reinforces the case for a sustained dialogue between the two governments and the strategic communities.
Key Demand of the question:
To write India-Turkey relations on strategic convergence in the wake of pan-Turkism and recent changes.
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:
Begin the answer by giving context with respect to rise of pan-Turkism.
Body:
In the first part, give the historical context to Indo-Turkish relations -During the Cold War period, Turkey saw its relations with India through the prism of Pakistan, Turkey sided with Pakistan on the Kashmir dispute. However, over a period of time, cooperation was achieved between both countries in various sectors, including defence, space, science and technology.
Next, write about recent changes especially rise of pan-Turkism, Ankara’s stance on the Kashmir issue, which is still pro-Pakistan; its conflicting role in Afghanistan; Turkey’s prioritisation of its relations with China over India and Turkey’s addition to FATF grey list.
Next, write about how Indian diplomacy must be approach Ankara considering Eurasian periphery.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
