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India-Iran relations, though based on the foundations of mutual interests and cultural ties have been increasingly circumscribed by the compulsions of geopolitics. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

  • https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/iran-ties-need-quiet-diplomacy/article32118419.ece
  • In the intro, mention the importance of Iran for India.
  • In the body, elaborate the foundations of India-Iran relations like India’s energy security, shared concerns over Afghanistan, maritime security etc. In the geopolitical circumstances constraining both the countries mention the U.S. sanctions and the Issues India faces due to such sanctions, Sanctions forcing Iran to closer cooperation with China and increasing India’s concerns etc.
  • Conclude by mentioning the need to further engagement to finding the way out of the current situation both the countries find themselves in.

Comments

19 responses to “India-Iran relations, though based on the foundations of mutual interests and cultural ties have been increasingly circumscribed by the compulsions of geopolitics. Comment. 10 marks”

  1. Deepika Saini Avatar
    Deepika Saini

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Deepika
      Lackluster introduction, also mention briefly the geopolitical importance of Iran.
      You have explained the importance of Iran in a comprehensive manner.
      Way ahead is well explained ,you can also add that Iran and India also share an antipathy to a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. This is why Iran would like to keep the door open and India needs to improve its implementation record of infrastructure projects in its neighbourhood.
      Good conclusion.
      A decent attempt.
      Work on handwriting,avoid scribbling.
      Avoid using short forms.
      Keep working hard.

  2. Taran Avatar
    Taran

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Taran
      Need to rephrase your introduction.
      Briefly explain the importance of Iran for India.
      You have explained the need of India-Iran cooperation in a good manner.
      In the concerns for India write about the Iran’s growing proximity to China.
      Further, Iran seems to be sceptical of India’s diplomatic ties with the USA.
      In the way forward, along with other points, write that India needs to play a balancing act between the USA and Iran.
      Conclusion is missing, conclude by mentioning the need to further engagement to finding the way out of the current situation both the countries find themselves in.
      Follow a proper structure to fetch better marks.
      Avoid using short forms.
      Keep writing !

  3. Dakshina Moorthy Avatar
    Dakshina Moorthy

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Dakhsina
      Lackluster introduction, briefly mention the importance of Iran for India.
      You have explained the ties between the two countries in a decent manner.
      Way forward is missing,you can write points like India needs to play a balancing act between the USA and Iran. Further, India needs to closely watch the space created by its exit. Iran and India also share an antipathy to a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan,this is why Iran would like to keep the door open.
      Follow a proper structure to get better marks.
      Lackluster conclusion, conclude by mentioning the need to further engagement to finding the way out of the current situation both the countries find themselves in.
      Keep writing, you will succeed.

  4. KS Abhinav Avatar
    KS Abhinav

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  5. KS Abhinav Avatar
    KS Abhinav

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi KS Abhinav
      Good introduction.
      Instead of writing two lines, use proper heading like challenges in the India-Iran ties, this will save you some words as well as will make your answer more structured.
      Way forward is missing,you can write points like India needs to play a balancing act between the USA and Iran. Further, India needs to closely watch the space created by its exit. Iran and India also share an antipathy to a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan,this is why Iran would like to keep the door open.
      Follow a proper structure to get better marks.
      Good conclusion.
      Work on presentation, underline keywords and avoid using short forms.
      Keep writing, you will improve.

  6. aastha gupta Avatar
    aastha gupta

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Aastha
      Good introduction.
      Avoid drawing a line between the paragraphs.
      You have explained the foundation of India-Iran relations in a comprehensive manner, keep it up.
      Geopolitical compulsions and way forward is well explained, you can also add that Iran and India also share an antipathy to a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. This is why Iran would like to keep the door open and India needs to improve its implementation record of infrastructure projects in its neighbourhood.
      Good conclusion.
      A decent attempt.
      Persistence is the key to success, keep writing, you will succeed.

  7. Uttam Kumar Avatar
    Uttam Kumar

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Uttam
      Lackluster introduction, briefly mention the importance of Iran for India.
      Work on headings, for example , instead of writing Iran will open door for India, write ‘Way forward’.
      Proper way forward is missing,you can write points like India needs to play a balancing act between the USA and Iran. Further, India needs to closely watch the space created by its exit. Iran and India also share an antipathy to a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan,this is why Iran would like to keep the door open.
      Read mentor’s comment before writing, it will help you in writing better structured answers.
      Good conclusion.
      Avoid grammatical errors.
      Keep writing, you will improve.

  8. Chester Avatar
    Chester

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Chester
      Lackluster introduction, ‘India is having the second largest population of Shia’ – this fact is not related to the question.
      Briefly mention the importance of Iran for India.
      Instead of writing three lines, simply give heading ‘Geopolitical compulsions’, this will save you some words as well as will make your answer more structured.
      You have mixed the way forward and issues under one heading, fragment your content under proper headings to make your answer better structured.
      Good conclusion.
      Keep working hard.

  9. PS0095 Avatar
    PS0095

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi PS
      Good introduction but need to summarise it.
      You have explained the foundation of India-Iran relations in a comprehensive manner, keep it up.
      Geopolitical compulsions and way forward is well explained, you can also add that Iran and India also share an antipathy to a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. This is why Iran would like to keep the door open and India needs to improve its implementation record of infrastructure projects in its neighbourhood. Also mention that India needs to play a balancing act between the USA and Iran.
      Good conclusion.
      A decent attempt.
      Persistence is the key to success, keep writing, you will succeed.

  10. Unnati Chauhan Avatar
    Unnati Chauhan

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Unnati
      Refrain from monotony, leave proper space after the paragraphs.
      Good introduction but need to summarise it.
      You have explained the foundation of India-Iran relations in a decent manner but write it under a different heading not along with the introduction.
      Geopolitical compulsion is well explained.
      Proper way forward is missing,you can write points like India needs to play a balancing act between the USA and Iran. Further, India needs to closely watch the space created by its exit. Iran and India also share an antipathy to a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan,this is why Iran would like to keep the door open.
      Good conclusion.
      Work on handwriting, write neat and legible.
      Keep writing, you will improve.