Q.2 What made Indian diplomacy hectic during the year 2021 was a distinct change of style of openness and readiness to deal with friends and foes alike. Comment. (10 Marks)

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  • https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/from-selective-to-universal-engagement/article38094454.ece
  • In the intro, mention distinct challenges posed to diplomacy by COVID-19.
  • In the body, mention how pandemic and geopolitical changes set the stage for hyper activism in Indian foreign policy. Mention changes such as leadership change in the US, efforts to get China to disengage in Ladakh, Afghanistan crisis, climate change negotiations etc.
  • Next, mention a distinct change of style of openness and readiness to deal with friends and foes alike.
  • Conclude by mentioning that such a deft foreign policy will help India in deepening its relations.

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4 responses to “Q.2 What made Indian diplomacy hectic during the year 2021 was a distinct change of style of openness and readiness to deal with friends and foes alike. Comment. (10 Marks)”

  1. k.s.nandhini Avatar
    k.s.nandhini

    Razorpay: I8GfoK9Ze5ifgl

    1. Staff @CD Avatar
      Staff @CD

      Nandhini

      Decent answer. Content is good.
      In introduction, you can mention about the backdrop of Covid 19, virtual diplomacy gaining ground etc.
      NAM cannot be said to be completely irrelevant since India is still not in any ‘blocs’.
      Next part is good, also mention about some of the friendly relations which were quite in news e.g.. Vaccine diplomacy, Partnership with US, Quad, acceptance of AUKUS , Western Quad etc
      Climate change agreements at Glasgow can also be mentioned.
      Presidentship of security Council and pushing for reforms there can also be discussed.
      Other points are good, conclusion is nice. Keep practicing. 🙂
      4.5/10

  2. Alka Poddar Avatar
    Alka Poddar

    Please review

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      Staff @CD

      Alka

      Please mention reference ID.

      Nice answer. Introduction is fine, however, you can also start by mentioning the backdrop of Covid19 pandemic and how it has affected diplomacy.
      Next part about challenges is good. In Taliban crisis, you can expand a bit- about China-Pak axis.
      Changes part is also good. Include points about climate change negotiations, India’s stand etc. In positive engagement, vaccine diplomacy can also be mentioned.
      Conclusion is good.
      Try to cover all dimensions.
      Overall nice attempt.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

      5.5/10

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