RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN INDIAN FOREIGN POLICY

1. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN INDIAN FOREIGN POLICY

Afghanistan, West Asia, Israel, US, multilateralism, new world order, Indo-Pacific

A. Afghanistan

1. To what extent is India’s policy in regard to Afghanistan dictated by a vision of ‘Global South’, rather than compulsion? (2009)
2. “Afghanistan is a litmus test for India’s ascendance as a regional and global power.” Discuss. (2014)
3. “The war in Afghanistan is crucial from the point of view of India’s national security. If the Americans withdraw and Jihadis emerge with a sense of triumphalism, India will face increasing onslaught of terrorism.” Comment. (2020)
4. How does the recent takeover of Afghanistan by Taliban impact India’s strategic interests? (150 words) (2021)
5. What steps has India taken to regain its foothold in Afghanistan since the Taliban has taken over the country since August 2021? (2023)

B. Israel, Palestine & West Asia

1. Can Israel be termed a ‘natural ally’ of India? (2010)
2. In the history of foreign policy, seldom have relations between any two nations blossomed as fast as they have in the case of India and Israel. Discuss. (2014)
3. Discuss the realistic foreign policy initiatives taken by India to balance its relations between Israel & the Arab world. (2015)
4. Discuss the humanitarian role played by India in the crisis–stricken Gulf countries like Yemen and Iraq. (2015)
5. Examine the implications of turmoil in Iraq and West Asia for India’s security and foreign policy concerns. (2014)
6. Has the recent Indo-Israeli relationship given a new-dynamics to India’s stand on Palestinian statehood? (2017)
7. Do you think that India’s capacity building role in Afghanistan has shrunk the strategic space for Pakistan there? Discuss. (2018)
8. The growing closeness between India and Israel will strengthen the cause of Palestine. Comment. (2019)
9. Write a brief note on India’s interest in West Asia. (2019)
10. How is the current standoff between the USA and Iran affecting India’s energy security? (2019)
11. How does India-Israel bilateral ties reflect the autonomy of India’s foreign policy choices? (2022)
12. Discuss the significance of “West Asia Quad” in the light of India’s “Look West” policy. (2023)
13. What are the challenges and limitations in India-Iran relations? (2023)
14. Critically examine the continuity and change in India’s Palestine policy in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. (2024)

C. Multilateralism, Strategic Partnerships & New World Order

1. To what extent is multi-lateralism a reality with regard to India’s ‘constructive strategic partnership’ with Central Asian states? (2011)
2. Is it correct to conclude that the ‘Arab Street revolutions have radically altered the political power scenario of the West Asian countries? (2012)
3. Vision of a new world order has emerged as the major objective of India’s foreign policy. Discuss the policy initiative taken by India in this regard and the challenges faced by it. (2015)
4. Evaluate India’s vision of a new world order. (2019)
5. Critically examine the role of India in shaping the emerging world order. (2020)
6. Discuss India’s vision of a New World Order in the 21st century. (2022)

D. Climate, QUAD & Indo-Pacific

1. Discuss the five proposals made by India in the recent COP-26 conference held in Glasgow. (150 words) (2021)
2. Write about the growing significance of QUAD. (150 words) (2021)
3. Discuss the rationale behind replacing the “Asia-Pacific” strategy with the new term “Indo-Pacific” strategy. (2024)