Q.2 With changing geopolitical scenario, India’s stake in Central Asia has drastically increased. In the context of this, suggest the approach India should adopt in its outreach efforts. (10 Marks)

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/central-asian-region-afghanistan-crisis-taliban-takeover-7684250/lite/
In the intro, mention invitation to the heads of five central Asian countries for republic day ceremony.
In the body mention factors that increases significance of the region such as mineral wealth, connectivity, security and geopolitical rivalry etc.
In the next part mention Taliban regime in Afghanistan and implications for India. In suggestions mention need to form network of relationships of the regional states, leveraging membership of BRICS and SCO, cooperation of Russia and China, working on connectivity projecta etc.
Conclude by mentioning that India’s invitation to the leaders should not be a stand alone event and outreach should translate into something concrete.

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