Question Q-11Highlight the causes and impact of the Indo-Pak and Indo-China wars on our bilateral relationships.GS1GS1

India was forced into numerous wars post Independence. Highlight the causes and impact of the Indo-Pak and Indo-China wars on our bilateral relationships.

Introduction

India fought 5 major wars post independence including - 1948 war, 1965 war, 1962 war, Kargil war, 1971 war. These have been wars with Pakistan and China.

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Main Body

India fought 5 major wars post independence including - 1948 war, 1965 war, 1962 war, Kargil war, 1971 war. These have been wars with Pakistan and China.

Placement of India -

Causes of the wars -

1948 war -

1Tribal insurrection in Indian territory

2The involvement of Pakistani state in propelling

3Partition and the feeling of injustice in Pakistan led to it.

Pakistani desire of controlling Kashmir

1965 war -

1Usage of clandestine mechanism of insurgency

2Pakistani's policy of 1000 cuts started

Kargil war -

1To get the Kargil zone in its territory

2Easy way to connect with desert Khan

1971 war -

1Bangladesh freedom movement and its call for India's support

2Persecution by Pakistani state

1962 war -

1China claims Venice forward policy of setting up posts

2India claims Chinese expansionism

3Chinese policy of 5 fingers (Mao Zedong)

4Trust deficit between neighbors

Impacts of these wars -

1Led to South Asia as least integrated region - Example: World bank reports suggest only 5% intra regional trade

2Nuclear power - Pakistan's defeat 65 was crucial for its development of nuclear weapon

3Ended the India-China bonhomie - rhetoric of Third closest land border

4Opened border disputes - Example: Armachal between India and China

5Great power politics in the region - Example: development of India-USSR and US-China-Pak nexus post 1971

6Lack of cooperation at international forum - Example: Veto to Indian membership by China in UNSC.

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Conclusion

Thus wars has led to divided geographies as well as divided hearts. It needs lot of political will and cultural and people to people exchange. Ways soft power can be key power

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Diagram

A simple diagram showing the placement of India in relation to Pakistan and China, with arrows indicating geographical positions.

Comprehensive listing of all major post-independence wars
Attempts chronological organization
Includes specific causes for 1948 war
Comprehensive coverage of all major wars and their causes
Clear analytical framework separating causes and impacts
Specific examples like World Bank data on regional trade
References geopolitical implications

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Topper

Surabhi Srivastava

AIR 562023

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Modern Indian History

Post-independence Wars and Bilateral Relations

Indo-Pakistan and Indo-China Wars

Writing Stats

312

Total words

Paragraphs

analytical and chronological

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