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In an era of transactional geopolitics, ideological coherence in foreign policy is increasingly giving way to strategic opportunism. Elucidate.In an era of transactional geopolitics, ideological coherence in foreign policy is increasingly giving way to strategic opportunism. Elucidate.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Q4. In an era of transactional geopolitics, ideological coherence in foreign policy is increasingly giving way to strategic opportunism. Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recent shifts in global geopolitics marked by multi-alignment and issue-based partnerships …

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The diaspora has become India’s informal diplomatic asset, but its political mobilisation creates new vulnerabilities. Evaluate mechanisms to manage such risks.

Topic: Indian diaspora. Q3. The diaspora has become India’s informal diplomatic asset, but its political mobilisation creates new vulnerabilities. Evaluate mechanisms to manage such risks. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Asked due to rising political activism of Indian diaspora abroad, recent diplomatic frictions involving extremist elements, and India’s efforts to …

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India-Maldives relation: Maldives polls, India’s concerns

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations   Source: IE  Direction: The article highlights the recent developments in India-Maldives relations and the importance of Maldives for India.   Context: The External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India visited Maldives when the presidential election in Maldives is around the corner.   Background: The incumbent president’s (Solih) announcement to …

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The U.S and China must ‘agree to disagree’ on their bilateral conflicts and work together to address the asymmetry between key challenges that are global. What role can India play in achieving convergence of interests between U.S and China? Analyse.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 4. The U.S and China must ‘agree to disagree’ on their bilateral conflicts and work together to address the asymmetry between key challenges that are global. What role can India play in achieving convergence of interests between U.S and …

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Despite the recent progress in India–Turkey relations, however, there is still a lack of strategic convergence between the two countries on multiple issues especially in the wake of pan-Turkism. Analyse.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 4. Despite the recent progress in India–Turkey relations, however, there is still a lack of strategic convergence between the two countries on multiple issues especially in the wake of pan-Turkism. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express …

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