Q.2 France, which had sought strategic autonomy within the framework of its alliance with the US, and India, which has valued independent foreign policy, are natural partners in building the new coalitions for an uncertain era. Comment. (10 Marks)

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https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-significance-of-eu-india-partnership-in-the-indo-pacific-france-7782871/
In the intro, mention strategic partnership between the two countries from 1998 which is emblematic of the convergence of the views on a range of issues.
In the body mention how France and India both maintained an independent foreign policy and seek to be important players in the changing global order.
Mention the role of France in the Indo-Pacific, its partnership with India in various areas such as defence, space, civil nuclear, economic etc. Also, mention that India and France see that strengthening bilateral cooperation and building coalitions with like-minded countries is critical for the protection of their long term interests.
Conclude by mentioning the the India’s new partnership with France and other like-minded countries would hopefully turn out to be far more consequential for India’s influence on the global stage.

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4 responses to “Q.2 France, which had sought strategic autonomy within the framework of its alliance with the US, and India, which has valued independent foreign policy, are natural partners in building the new coalitions for an uncertain era. Comment. (10 Marks)”

February 21, 2022

Karun Kumar Takhele

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1. February 28, 2022
  
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  Karun
  
  Decent attempt.
  Introduction is fine.
  In next section, try to mention more India-France specific points, question doesn’t mention EU but only France.
  You can mention the common aim of both countries of a free and open Indo-Pacific, France’s EU Presidency is to strengthen its ability to decide its own fate and this endeavor matches India’s fundamental aspiration for strategic autonomy; India’s support for France’s membership of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
  Cooperation areas mentioned are good, joint efforts in maritime technologies, blue economy and combating terrorism can be added. Question doesn’t necessarily mention Indo-Pacific, so no need to base your answer entirely on that.
  Conclusion is good.
  Keep practicing. 🙂
February 22, 2022

sai likhitha p

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1. February 28, 2022
  
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  Likhitha
  
  Decent attempt.
  Introduction is good.
  Relations mentioned are also quite exhaustive.
  In Indo-Pacific point, you can mention the common goal of free and open Indo-Pacific.
  France’s EU Presidency focus to strengthen its ability to decide its own fate and the match with India’s fundamental aspiration for strategic autonomy; India’s support for France’s membership of the Indian Ocean Rim Association- can be added.
  Cooperation areas in space, nuclear, defense are mentioned.
  Way forward and conclusion is good.
  Keep practicing. 🙂

Q.2 France, which had sought strategic autonomy within the framework of its alliance with the US, and India, which has valued independent foreign policy, are natural partners in building the new coalitions for an uncertain era. Comment. (10 Marks)

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