Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
Q4. Discuss the implications of emerging divisions within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for regional stability. Assess how these developments affect India’s strategic interests. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question
Recent geopolitical shifts and emerging divergences within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have raised concerns about regional stability and their cascading effects on India’s core interests.Key Demand of the question
The question requires analysis of how internal divisions within the GCC affect regional stability and an assessment of their implications for India’s strategic interests such as energy, diaspora, and economic engagement.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly highlight the significance of GCC in West Asian stability and India’s long-standing engagement with the region.Body
- Implications for regional stability: Show how divisions impact security cohesion, geopolitical alignments and economic integration.
- Impact on India’s strategic interests: Indicate effects on energy security, diaspora, remittances and investments.
Conclusion
Emphasise the need for India to adopt a balanced and adaptive strategy in a fragmenting Gulf region.
