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Akansh DhullAIR 3· 2029

Question 9GS2GS2

चीन द्वारा रणनीतिक बंदरगाहों के अधिग्रहण के वैश्विक व्यापार नियमों और आर्थिक संबंधों के अंतर्गत व्यापार मार्गों पर महत्वपूर्ण अनुप्रभाव हैं। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) / China's acquisition of strategic ports globally has significant implications for international trade routes and economic relations. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

China's acquisition of strategic ports is in line with it's idea of string of pearls for India and weaponising supply chain and trade for global dominance.

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Main Body

China's acquisition of strategic ports is in line with it's idea of string of pearls for India and weaponising supply chain and trade for global dominance.

Acquisition of strategic ports:

1Hambantota port, Lanka
2Djibouti port 2 military base at opening of red sea
3Port in Myanmar
4Gwadars port of Pakistan

Implications on global trade:

1Enhanced sale of china in controlling sea lanes of communication
2Security risks
High insurance 2 demurrage costs
Higher cost of shipping

times of hybrid warfare

4Rise of blocs and polarization

Economic Relations:

1Dominance of china and dependence of others (led Debt trap diplomacy)
2Military (3) Trade Overlap
3Insecurity and protectionism ove → Ideas of friendshoring and China + I)
4Harm to idea of free and open Indo Pacific → ASEAN

Way forward:

1Benefit to India as hedge to China for world (China +1)
2leverage Malaccan strait to counter balance + Necklace of diamonds
3Develop IMEC, Indo-Pacific Economic framework

India should develop blue water navy, sea trade & prosperity of all

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Conclusion

India should develop blue water navy, sea trade & prosperity of all

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Diagram

Box diagram showing 'Acquisition of strategic ports' with 4 examples listed: Hambantota port (Lanka), Djibouti port 2 military base at opening of red sea, Port in Myanmar, Gwadars port of Pakistan

  • Clear structure with specific port examples
  • Identified security and economic dimensions
  • Connected to broader geopolitical strategy
  • Comprehensive analysis of implications
  • Specific policy recommendations for India
  • Connected economic and strategic dimensions
  • Referenced multiple frameworks (IMEC, Indo-Pacific)

Topper

Akansh Dhull

AIR 32029

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

International Relations

China's strategic port acquisitions and global trade implications

Writing Stats

218

Total words

6

Paragraphs

2

Bullets

analytical

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