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RUHANIAIR 5· 2023

Question Q.20GS2GS2

Indo-Pacific region in recent times has emerged as a zone of diverging interests and priorities. Discuss. Do you think the Global Security Initiative will supersede QUAD in the region? (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks.

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The Global Security Initiative GSI by USA, UK, France and Australia can usher in a 'Balance of Power' in the Indo-Pacific region. Since India is unwilling to make Quad a military alliance, hence there is a possibility that GSI may supersede QUAD in the region. Features of GSI: - Joint military exercises - Cooperation in submarine nuclear

Technology cooperation in critical and emerging technologies like AI, ML, Blockchain - Crackdown on money laundering, terrorist financing. This will make GSI much more comprehensive than QUAD.
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RUHANI

AIR 52023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate

Global Security Initiative and Regional Balance

Indo-Pacific Strategic Initiatives

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