“The global multilateral order is increasingly being weaponized for national interests”. Do you agree? Examine the implications for India’s role in international institutions. How can India push for reform in global governance structures?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
Q4. “The global multilateral order is increasingly being weaponized for national interests”. Do you agree? Examine the implications for India’s role in international institutions. How can India push for reform in global governance structures? (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question: Recent global trends where institutions like the UN, WTO, and IMF are being used by powerful nations to advance strategic goals, raising concerns over equity, inclusivity, and India’s role in shaping global governance. Key demand of the question: Critically evaluate the claim that multilateralism is being used as a tool for national agendas, assess its impact on India’s standing in global institutions, and suggest measures India can take to reform global governance. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Begin by briefly stating how the original spirit of multilateralism is being challenged by increasing strategic use of global institutions by major powers. Body: Write with reasoning that multilateral forums are being used for national interests, citing recent shifts in behaviour. Explain how this affects India’s diplomatic leverage, reform efforts, and participation in rule-setting processes. Suggest how India can lead reform efforts through diplomatic coalitions, institutional proposals, and leveraging recent leadership roles. Conclusion: Conclude by underlining India’s opportunity to position itself as a reformist voice for equitable global governance amidst strategic fragmentation.
Why the question: Recent global trends where institutions like the UN, WTO, and IMF are being used by powerful nations to advance strategic goals, raising concerns over equity, inclusivity, and India’s role in shaping global governance.
Key demand of the question: Critically evaluate the claim that multilateralism is being used as a tool for national agendas, assess its impact on India’s standing in global institutions, and suggest measures India can take to reform global governance.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Begin by briefly stating how the original spirit of multilateralism is being challenged by increasing strategic use of global institutions by major powers.
• Write with reasoning that multilateral forums are being used for national interests, citing recent shifts in behaviour.
• Explain how this affects India’s diplomatic leverage, reform efforts, and participation in rule-setting processes.
• Suggest how India can lead reform efforts through diplomatic coalitions, institutional proposals, and leveraging recent leadership roles.
Conclusion: Conclude by underlining India’s opportunity to position itself as a reformist voice for equitable global governance amidst strategic fragmentation.