Question Q.20GS2GS2
Discuss the significance of QUAD and I2U2 in India's foreign policy.
Main Body
QUAD - I2U2 Members: India, India, Israel (I2) US, Australia, Japan, UAE, USA (U2)Indo-Pacific rule based, freedom of navigationCounter China threat in S.China sea and East Indian OceanDemocraciesWest Asian Quad is niche name due to similar objectivesDiborate China: new ban for example shows China's intent in the region and countering is important to ensure prosperity in the regionMixed regimes make it a bit unconventional that these countries came together
US's Asia centered Indo-Pacific vision is the central feature of both QUAD and I2U2 Importance to India:Strike QUAD, UAE and Israel are close allies to India as well.US-UAE is the 2nd largest export destination of India'sIsrael is a major defence partner of India.Sovereign, as well as private investment in India. Hence I2U2 member are more deeply integrated in India's economic idiom.Indian diaspora in US, UAE, are comprise almost 2/3rd of whole of expat population, hence this alliance can bring them under the same umbrella.
As a bridge between Indo-Japan-African growth corridor, I2U2 can improve our prospects it's bettering African relationship too. Reason: Better access to West Indian Ocean waters; MauritiusCan counter growing Chinese interest in West Africa Ex: Iran and Africa Hence, But,The inconvenience at SCOs and other Russia-China involved platform due to growing US-alliance can spell problem.India's 'non-alignment' history is not in tune with security alignment; global perception may influence India to stay passive in this respect. More over, consistent efforts to assert the strategic autonomy and de-hyphenation using global fora like CRF can help in reap dividends from such alliances.
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Conclusion
More over, consistent efforts to assert the strategic autonomy and de-hyphenation using global fora like CRF can help in reap dividends from such alliances.
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Topper
SRIGIRIRAJU V P S SAIKRISHNA
AIR 1252025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings affecting India
QUAD; I2U2
Significance of QUAD and I2U2 Alliances
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analytical; balanced assessment with recommendations
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