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OZARDE ABHISHEK ABHAYAIR 336· 2025

Question Q.19GS2GS2

Enumerate the factors that make Indo-Pacific a theatre of opportunity for India. What are the impediments in reaping the geo-strategic potential of the Indo-Pacific?

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named after India. But impediments in reaping its geo-strategic potential: 1) Current global order: i) Declining American hegemony and retreat from Indo-Pacific ii) Chinese expansionism and threats like Belt and Road Initiative, string of pearls 2) Rising threats from Non-state actors: Red sea crisis, held by Houthi rebel of Yemen and Operation Prosperity Guardian - Threat to India 3) Climate change and existential threat to small Island nations 4) Non-traditional threat at piracy, human trafficking, Arms and drugs trafficking Hence, India should come up with proactive Foreign and security doctrine to safeguard its interest in Indo-PacificNecklace of diamonds & I2U2 grouping, QUAD and various executive-led security provider with Japan, Australia
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OZARDE ABHISHEK ABHAY

AIR 3362025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood - Relations

Indo-Pacific Relations

Impediments in Indo-Pacific Potential

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