Question Q7GS2GS2

India's "balancing act" in the ongoing Ukraine crisis is borne out of mature strategic thinking rather than mere necessities. Explain.

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In words of Experts: Balancing is diplomatic success - In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis India plays balancing act rather than choosing is troubled wasters. Role of India - Balancing Act: (1) Abstain From Voting in UN - Asking for Peaceful and Bilateral resolution of issues without intervention by West countries (2) Supplying aid rather supplying arm - NATO countries (3) Germany were sending arm whereas India sent 100 tonnes of Humanitarian Aid (Protection of major) V/s Band weaponing by other countries (3) Calling For Mediation role - Rather Pushing America's interest like what other countries do. (3) America No longer plays cops; it watches war to reap own benefit (4) India's Unwavering support to Territorial Integrity - Westphalian norm (Voice For Ukraine)

5Not playing role of Hardpower (3) India was against Unilateral economic sanction as it leads to more damage on global south. (6) India Bought oil From Russia @ subsidized Price - which stabilized global oil price [Indirectly benefited by European countries] (7) Unwavering support toward Feeders of rights protection @ Turkey and India role in Blacksea grain initiative. yet India was criticized For (1) Not Voting against war and said to be 'sitting on Fence' (2) Unintentionally lead to oil laundering - circumventing economic sanctions. (3) India's passive role leading to strong Russia - China nexus. "This is not era of war" - Though India's diplomacy was a success as it maintains cordial relation with both Ukraine and Russia; It should play active role to prevent Frozen War - without Permanent Peace

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MUTHUARASI-M

AIR 2252025

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Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

International Relations

India's Foreign Policy in Ukraine Crisis

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