Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
3. Trace the origins of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and evaluate its relevance in the present-day geopolitics. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
After decades of political neutrality, Nordic countries Finland and Sweden have applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), a military alliance that includes European countries, the U.S., and Canada.
Demand of the question:
To write about the origins of NATO and its present-day relevance.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, 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. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with brief background of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Body:
First, briefly discuss the origins of NATO during the cold war.
Next, write about the significance of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – Represents 30 nations, one billion people, and half of the world’s economic and military might. Provided unprecedented peace and security for the Euro-Atlantic area; Acts as fundamental pillar of the international order being the most successful alliance in history.
Next, write about the role of NATO in the ongoing Ukraine crisis and the new potential additions in term of Finland and Norway.
Conclusion:
Conclude by Summarising.
