Question Q.18EvaluateGS2GS2

The new cold war between the USA and China may have the effect of casting a long shadow on India's strategic interests from Pacific to Atlantic. Evaluate.

Introduction

New cold war between USA and China For Political weight/supremacy affects emerging global order. This world is leading towards Bipolar weaker order and smaller world.

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Main Body

1For economic supremacy - New cold war USA vs China: a Technological supremacy b China is the largest trading partner in world - dedollarization, US Yen-Internationalization, de-Americanization, protectionism (2) Military supremacy - Flying's technology - overseas bases, Government expenditure in military New cold war effect on India's Interest: (1) China's Assertiveness - endangering Free and open Indo-pacific affecting Rule based order b China's unilateral 9 dash - But world's 80% of trade takes place via South China Sea - Affect India's Interest.

2Price volatility due to Protectionism and Insulated Behaviour by China and USA deglobalization - Impaction India - Imported Inflation (Excessive fake fluctuation), Voltaging in Foreign investment market - affecting India's GDP growth. (3) Geostrategic Impact: China expanding its overseas base - Signed security agreement with Solomonisland and USA's base in Diego Garcia - Proximate to India - Energy insecurity - Dijibuti (China overseas) base proximate to Redcea & Suez - affects India's trade and energy security. (4) Statue of India and its Interest: China mediation b/w Saudi-Iran affecting Abrahamic accord and I2U2 - Spilt led by USA - Aided India's Interest.

5India's Vision - of SAGAR Vision and New security provider challenged: USA Patrolled close to India's maritime boundary and china is patrol in Western Indian ocean - affecting Nation's sovereignty. Yet New cold war provide positive impact with a: I India is Increasing statute as Relevant + middle Power - Africa Asia growth corridor ii Economic opportunities: Friendshoring a China-plus strategy - desisting by USA provides India with New opportunity iii Closer relation with global south and Pacific Island countries - Amplying their voice and impact of New cold war on least developed countries IV Call for Reform in UNSC - as USA in Favour of providing permanent seat to India because of China Factor.

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Conclusion

This New cold war provide opportunities and challenges Easily long shadow on India's strategic interest.

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Diagram

Diagram showing New Cold War between USA and China with dual axis: (5) Technological supremacy (3) Technological supremacy and (2) Military supremacy with sub-elements including Denial of technology to China (consisting of Semiconductors fabrication etc) and Overseas bases and Government expenditure in military

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Topper

MUTHUARASI M

AIR 2252025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

International Relations

USA-China Cold War and India's Strategic Interests

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341

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