Question 20ExamineGS2GS2
Growing isolation of Russia creates great stress on India-Russia relations and affects the balance of power in Eurasia. Examine.
Introduction
Due to Ukraine conflict and cold war 2.0, West has sanctioned Russia with more than 20 thousand sanctions making it isolated.
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Main Body
Isolation of Russia & its impact on India-Russia relations:
1Pressure from west on India to comply with sanctions & reduce oil imports.
2Russia's increasing dependence on China which is a strategic competitor of India in the region.
3Impact on India-US relations due to India's engagement with Russia e.g. during recent PM Modi's visit, US criticised it heavily.
4Formation of 'blocs' and 'axis' in world were NATO vs alliance
of China, Iran, Russia & North Korea.
5Recent Russia-North Korea defence pact.
6Difficult for India to participate in platforms like SCO, BRICS, RIC which are platforms to engage with Russia.
7Reducing arms import from Russia e.g. SIPRI report - India's arms import from Russia came down to 36%.
Effect on Balance of Power in Eurasia:
1Formation of axis & bloc politics - NATO's expansion in Indo Pacific e.g. office in Japan.
2Stress on multilateralism where Russia & China are promoting SCO, BRICS etc. in place of UN.
3Proxy wars between east and west e.g. in Myanmar and recently in Bangladesh.
4Formation of regional bodies like Quad, Squad, AUKUS and the reactions from China & Russia.
5Risk of Nuclear proliferation e.g. Russia-North Korea defence pact.
6Makes non alignment tougher for countries like India.
Way Ahead:
1India's stance for dialogue & diplomacy.
2Reformed & Effective Multilateralism - PM Modi at G20.
3'Not an era of war' but an era of development.
4Non alignment 2.0 where India uses multiple alignment & strategic autonomy.
In this world of conflict, India has to assume the role of 'Vishwaguru', 'Vishwamitra' to end conflict & establish peace.
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Conclusion
In this world of conflict, India has to assume the role of 'Vishwaguru', 'Vishwamitra' to end conflict & establish peace.
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- Uses recent current affairs like PM Modi's Russia visit
- Covers multiple dimensions - India-Russia, India-US, global blocs
- Uses statistical data from SIPRI
- Multi-dimensional analysis of balance of power
- Strong conceptual conclusion invoking India's global role
- Uses PM Modi's quotes effectively
Topper
AIR 27
AIR 272025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora
International Relations
India-Russia Relations and Global Balance of Power
Writing Stats
316
Total words
4
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analytical
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