Question 13GS1GS1
India's territorial disputes after independence were not merely about borders, but also encompass issues of national identity, historical grievances, and geopolitical strategies. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)
Main Body
POST 1947 independence, India saw rise in territorial dispute with neighbours
Reason for territorial disputes:
1Vague division by Britisher e) Radcliffe on borderline in Dutch Kasuri (CG:21) Johnson Issue
2Anomaly - stake autonomy escated conflict
3Historical treaties by British with Ching not secured by PRC.
Territorial Disputes: issue of national identity
1Preserve secular fabric: of secular country against Pakistan claim of religion as basis of control of Kashmir
2To revive India lost pride post 1962 setback against China eg) Demand for Aksai Chin
Historical grievance: Territorial Disputes
1Pakistan: due to Kashmir non-recognition of accession treaty (Hari Singh)
2China: unacceptable of Johnson and MacMohan line treaty
3Sri-Lanka: retaliator loss been a grievance by Tamilians Fisher
4Unsettled lines: in history bifurcated present e) Nepal/Teodigani
Geopolitical Strategies
1China: Islamic-slicing and five Finger (mac policy) to gain territory through disputes
2Containment: policy by China to contain India she in Border-tension
3Pakistan: ways to stay defiant in globe inhibiting Kashmir issue
4Border-BOP development to prevent any intrusion
3Pakistan: due to Kashmir non-recognition of accession treaty (Hari Singh)
2China: unacceptable of Johnson and MacMohan line treaty
3Sri-Lanka: retaliator loss been a grievance by Tamilians Fisher
4Unsettled lines: in history bifurcated present e) Nepal/Teodigani
Geopolitical Strategies:
1China: Islamic-slicing and five Finger (mac policy) to gain territory through disputes
2Containment: policy by China to contain India she in Border-tension
3Pakistan: ways to stay defiant in globe inhibiting Kashmir issue
4Border-BOP development to prevent any intrusion
Ways to resolve disputes
1Agreement through convenes and amendment e) Banglaidal-Indisppareol
2Speedy military Dialogue to present conflict e) Sino-China
3Border-step development to prevent any intrusion
4Bilateral discussion
Thus, a (I.J) dishecter highlights without Peacefully Leader settlement, India cant become (Distinguish)
1is for letter relation in neighbourhood India concession e) dialecticate to SL 2) Internal polices dictate owing alliance e) Turning rise concern for Border enclosure agreement.
Ways to resolve disputes
1Agreement through convenes and amendment e) Bangladesh-Indisppareol
2Speedy military Dialogue to present conflict e) Sino-China
3Border-step development to prevent any intrusion
4Bilateral discussion
Thus, a (I.J) dishecter highlights without Peacefully Leader settlement, India cant become (Distinguish)
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Topper
Aakash Om Trivedi
AIR 732024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization
Territorial disputes
India's territorial disputes - causes and implications
Writing Stats
373
Total words
10
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone