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Despite turbulence in the region, India’s engagement with West Asia has always been characterised by non-alignment and ethos of equitable engagement. In light of this, elaborate on India’s approach to the region and contrast it with that of China’s. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-
  • https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/contesting-neighbours-revised-geopolitical-playbooks/article32947431.ece
  • In the intro, mention the balancing act of diplomacy performed by India in maintaining the ties with countries of the region.
  • In the body, mention how in past India and China was similar and characterised by the policy of non-interference in the politics of the region and how India maintained relations with the rivals in the region. In the next part, elaborate on changing Chinese approach in the region.
  • Conclude by mentioning the importance of the region for India and need to preserve the ties with the region.

Comments

14 responses to “Despite turbulence in the region, India’s engagement with West Asia has always been characterised by non-alignment and ethos of equitable engagement. In light of this, elaborate on India’s approach to the region and contrast it with that of China’s. 10 marks”

  1. Kaushal Kumar Avatar
    Kaushal Kumar

    please review

    1. Kaushal Kumar Avatar
      Kaushal Kumar

      Review

    2. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Kaushal
      I am not able to read your answer, its blurred.
      Scan your sheet properly and upload again.

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Divya
      Answer is well started.
      First write the significance of the region, you can write –
      Significance of West Asia for India and China-
      Strong economies: Despite entanglements in the Yemen war and general tensions between the Gulf states and Iran, the likes of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and so on have maintained relatively strong and stable economic progression.
      Israel’s recent peace accords with the UAE and Bahrain add much further weight towards a more stable Gulf region.
      Then come to similarities and all.
      Try to diversify your answer to fetch better marks.
      Use headings and subheadings.
      Keep working hard.
      Israel’s recent peace accords with the UAE and Bahrain add much further weight towards a more stable Gulf region.

  2. Somasis Mukherjee Avatar
    Somasis Mukherjee

    Please review (dragonnitesshaolin09@gmail.com)

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Somasis
      First thing, use a good pen.
      The ink is getting imprinted on the other page also.
      First give proper introduction.
      Rest of the answer is good.
      Conclusion is missing, conclude by mentioning the importance of the region for India and need to preserve the ties with the region.
      Content wise good attempt.
      Work on presentation, leave proper space between the lines and paragraphs.
      Keep writing, you will improve.

    2. Somasis Mukherjee Avatar
      Somasis Mukherjee

      Thankyou. Sorry for the ink imprinting…. am using low quality sheets. Will improve on this

    3. Somasis Mukherjee Avatar
      Somasis Mukherjee

      Can you please guide me on a suitable intro on this topic?

    4. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      You can start like-
      After successfully implementing a “Look East” policy to promote trade and investment with its Asian neighbours, India has adopted a similar policy toward West Asia. Then write the significance of West Asia for India.

    5. Somasis Mukherjee Avatar
      Somasis Mukherjee

      Thankyou…

  3. vinay bhalekar Avatar
    vinay bhalekar

    Please review
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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Vinay
      Answer is well started.
      You have met the demand of the question in a decent manner.
      Structure is also good.
      Good conclusion.
      Overall a good attempt.
      Avoid using unnecessary capital alphabets in between of a sentence.
      Keep working hard, you will succeed.

  4. Kaushal Kumar Avatar
    Kaushal Kumar

    Please review i have uploaded again