Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
3. As war clouds gather over Ukraine, India faces a dilemma over its diplomatic balancing act, its unwillingness to publicly caution Russia against invading Ukraine, and above all its reluctance to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty. Examine the impact this can have on India. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: New Indian Express , The Hindu
Why the question:
After weeks of ratcheting tensions, and frenetic diplomacy across Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin has played a major move by announcing formal recognition for the Donbas region enclaves (Oblasts) of Donetsk and Luhansk in Eastern Ukraine.
Key Demand of the question:
To bring out the impact of India’s balancing impact on the Ukraine issue can have.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate 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 by giving the context regarding the Ukraine crisis.
Body:
First, elaborate on the dilemma over its diplomatic balancing act – the relations with Russia, U.S, the Chinese angle and most importantly regarding the sovereignty of Ukraine.
Next, In detail, mention the possible impact the above and Ukraine crisis can have on India – foreign policy, economically, strategically and its resonance on China’s aggression in the neighbourhood.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward that India must take in this regard.
