हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र में हाल के समय में भिन्न हितों तथा प्राथमिकताओं का क्षेत्र के रूप में उभरा है। क्या आप सोचते हैं कि वैश्विक सुरक्षा पहल (जीएसआई) इस क्षेत्र में क्वाड को समाप्त कर देगी? (250 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए) 15 अंक. OR Indo-Pacific region in recent times has emerged as a zone of diverging interests and priorities. Do you think the Global Security Initiative will supersede QUAD in the region? (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks.

Indo-Pacific intricate region comprises of region from Africa to Pacific with 60% of global trade, ~90% Tuna catch, etc.

[Diagram showing Indo-Pacific Region map]

[Diverging Interest & Priorities]

(A) China's interest:

(i) Gaining more territories, floating of 9-dash line awarded by Permanent Court of Arbitration.

9-dash line award by Permanent Court of Arbitration.

(B) Indian Interest:

(C) West: Keep trade routes open & counter China's belligerence.

(D) Small-Island Developing States: Ensure economic & security against climate change.

In this light, China has launched Global Security Initiative to counters west's Quad & Aukus &

(Can GSI) supersede QUAD?

Yes | No

Cambodia are virtual China dependents.

While GSI will not supersede QUAD, it will pose a challenge. QUAD countries need to work more closely to ensure freedom in Indo-Pacific & equitable development of the region.