Question Q.20GS2GS2
India's approach to its relationship with China has evolved into what can be best described as 'competitive coexistence'. Discuss in light of recent developments. What should be the broad contours of India's future China policy?
Introduction
Competitive coexistence - competition for Broad contours of India's China Policy should be based on 3Cs
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Main Body
Competitive coexistence - competition for
compatib*
regional influence in S. Asia
access to important waterways
access to minerals - esp critical minerals
global influence - China's opposition to India's permanent membership
Broad contours of India's China Policy should be based on 3Cs
Collaborate - in areas of global & regional importance
climate change
reform of multilateral system
water governance
Compete - in areas of significant interest to India
access to critical minerals
leadership in AI / Quantum Tech / Nanotech / Space
influence among countries of global south
influence among countries of global south
Contingent - in areas that endanger India's sovereignty & security
border dispute
support to Pakistan
assertive stance in encroaching rules-based maritime order
opposing CPET that passed through Pak
Overall, India's policy should be to ensure that China does not become an obstacle to India's growth story & geopolitical ambitious
162 words4 paragraphs19 bullet points
Conclusion
Overall, India's policy should be to ensure that China does not become an obstacle to India's growth story & geopolitical ambitious
21 words
- Clear definition of competitive coexistence
- Identifies multiple dimensions of competition
- Clear 3C framework provides structure
- Identifies specific areas for collaboration
- Comprehensive coverage of competition areas
- Links to emerging technologies
- Identifies critical security concerns
- Clear articulation of red lines
- Addresses specific recent developments
- Comprehensive 3C framework completion
Topper
ADITYA PATHAK
AIR 1892025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
International Relations
India-China Relations
Competitive coexistence and China policy
Writing Stats
199
Total words
4
Paragraphs
19
Bullets
prescriptive
Tone