Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
4. What is the ‘One China Policy’? Examine as to how the Taiwan issue exemplifies the volatile cocktail of geopolitical contestations between U.S and China. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Indian Express
Why the question:
The August 3 visit of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, the first such high-level engagement in 25 years, was in China’s view further evidence of Washington “hollowing out” its commitment to a One China Policy.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the One China Policy, its impact of contemporary geopolitics between U.S and China.
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:
Begin by giving context of ‘One China Policy’.
Body:
In the first part, briefly trace the evolution of ‘One China Policy’.
Next, write about the geopolitical ramifications of Taiwan issue on already worsening geopolitical tensions between U.S and China. Mention the recent developments that have led to deterioration of relations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward on how diplomacy should prevail to sort out issues.
