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Continuation of India-Africa partnership and UNSC reforms discussion

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Introduction

Continuation from page 46 Indo-Pacific has newly been configured as the new area of 'great game'. Continuation from page 48 Hurdles in realising inclusive Indo-Pacific

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that Paris Target met.

2Both demand common but differentiated responsibilities to hold developed countries responsible.

(C) of equitable world

(i) Both demanding democratic reforms in global institutions eg. IMF, World Bank, et western dominated.

2Climate financing issue taken up by both in every forum.
3Can work on tech transfer for equitable development of global south.

The recent global south coalition led by India highlights its role in prospering global south & Africa can act as partner in game

Indo-Pacific has newly been configured as the new area of 'great game'.

Theatre of opportunity for India

(A) ASEAN centrality

(i) Best east policy of India so better sit held in region.

(ii) FTA with ASEAN and thus huge role in Indo-Pacific.

(iii) Regional projects like Indo-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral signifies core states.

(iv) Partnering with some ASEAN countries to explore South China sea.

(B) Rules-based order

(i) Safe, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific is goal of India's 'Indo-Pacific vision'.

(ii) Can collaborate with QUAD countries for realising common vision.

(iii) Tackle chinese dominance like 9-dash line, etc through rule based order and using SAARC.

(C) Development partnership with Pacific Island states (PCS)

(i) 2nd summit between India-PCS

(ii) MoUs with AIJF, Papua New Guinea, etc.

(iii) Indian diaspora in region very beneficial for dialogue & diplomacy

Hurdles in realising inclusive Indo-Pacific

1Rising China and its dominance is region through BRI & 9-dash line.
2India did not become part of RCEP showing protectionism.
3Internal incoherence in QUAD members eg. USA, Aus, Japan – Pacific region focus. India – Indian Ocean region focus.
4Red-tapism in Indian projects in the region eg. IMT trilateral.
5Lack of infrastructural and funding capabilities to strengthen presence.
6Geographical fecility too. Need of the hour is to purse with countries having common Indo-Pacific vision like Japan, AIJF, etc
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Conclusion

The recent global south coalition led by India highlights its role in prospering global south & Africa can act as partner in game Need of the hour is to purse with countries having common Indo-Pacific vision like Japan, AIJF, etc

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HARSH SANTOSH LODHA

AIR 2612025

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Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

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Global South coalition and India-Africa partnership

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