“India’s West Asia policy has evolved from a reactive approach to a multi-dimensional strategic engagement”. Analyse this transformation in the context of recent regional conflicts. Discuss the measures required to strengthen India’s approach.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. “India’s West Asia policy has evolved from a reactive approach to a multi-dimensional strategic engagement”. Analyse this transformation in the context of recent regional conflicts. Discuss the measures required to strengthen India’s approach. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH …

From Great Powers to Asia – India is raising its diplomatic game

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: International Relations   Source: IE  Context: The Indian PM’s decision to stop in Cairo (Egypt) on his way back from Washington and Abu Dhabi (UAE) as he came home from Paris suggests India is looking for greater engagement in Africa, Asia and the waters (Indo-Pacific) that connect them.   Other similar …

Strategic convergence between the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: International Relations   Source: IE  Context: The meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Arabia and the US, UAE, and India underlines the growing strategic convergence between Delhi and Washington in the Gulf.   What is unique about this meeting? A major departure from the traditional approaches to the Middle East in both …

I2U2 summit: UAE to invest $2 billion to develop integrated food parks across India

 GSPaper-2 Syllabus: Global grouping involving India, I2U2 etc   Source: Indian Express,   Context: The United Arab Emirates announced an investment of USD 2 billion to develop a series of integrated food parks across India as part of efforts by the four-nation grouping I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA) to help tackle food insecurity in South Asia and the …