Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests,
Q4. What is techno-diplomacy? Explain its key features. Discuss its growing relevance in contemporary foreign relations. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question
The increasing centrality of technology in global power politics, along with recent developments in AI, semiconductors and digital governance.Key Demand of the question
The question requires defining techno-diplomacy clearly, outlining its core features, and analysing its growing relevance in shaping present-day foreign relations.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly introduce the shift from traditional geopolitics to technology-driven statecraft and digital power competition.Body
- Meaning of techno-diplomacy: Define it as integration of technology with foreign policy and strategic objectives.
- Key features: Highlight one core feature such as role of data/technology ecosystems in shaping power.
- Relevance in IR: Show how techno-diplomacy influences current global relations like strategic competition or digital sovereignty.
Conclusion
Give a forward-looking line on how techno-diplomacy will shape future global order and India’s strategic positioning.
