Question 9GS2GS2

Analyse the transformation of the G7 from a symbol of Western strategic unity to a forum marked by internal contradictions. How should India navigate this changing dynamic to advance its strategic interests? (Answer in 150 words)

Introduction

G7 a group of seven is an international body of the most economically advanced nations. Recently it has turned into one of contradictions

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Main Body

G7 - Internal contradictions

1Lack of clarity on stance against China among members

(E) US-headline stance vs Europe's more stance

2United States issue with Canada causing contradiction (E) Tariff war

3Sentiment against US stance of using tariff as tool for diplomacy

4Lack of clarity on Israel-Palestine with unsympathy Israel

(F) United States repeated call against NATO funding causing strife

Concerns against strategic autonomy, Autonomy, Energy, Credibility, Ready allies, China to raise voice & genres support form economic relations

India should navigate through this through: India should we G7 as a strategic platform to support national interest

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Diagram

Central oval 'India should navigate through' with branches showing: Autonomy, Energy, Credibility, Ready allies, China to raise voice & genres support form economic relations

Examiner score

0.5/10

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Topper

Aditya Narayan H

AIR 68

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings affecting India

International Relations

G7 contradictions and India's strategy

Writing Stats

135

Total words

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