Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
3. The growing tensions between the United States and China have been characterized by some analysts as a new Cold War or Cold War 2.0. In this context, how should India navigate its foreign policy? Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
In the coming year, we will see not greater multipolarity, but greater bipolarity.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the new cold war 2.0 and how should India navigate it.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context of cold war 2.0.
Body:
In the first part, write about the major features cold war – political, economic, military, and technological competition.
Next, write about the India’s approach towards cold war 2.0 – India could learn from its past mistakes by adopting a policy of non-alignment, engaging in diplomatic efforts, supporting multilateral institutions, diversifying its economic ties, strengthening defence capabilities, and promoting dialogue for conflict resolution.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
