What are the diplomatic implications of the declining relevance of a rules-based international order? Analyse India’s response to global institutional fragility.
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. What are the diplomatic implications of the declining relevance of a rules-based international order? Analyse India’s response to global institutional fragility. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question: The rise of multipolarity, institutional paralysis (UNSC, WTO), and realpolitik interventions have made it necessary to evaluate how India is adapting its diplomacy in a shifting global order. Key Demand of the question: The answer must explain the diplomatic effects of the breakdown of the global rules-based order and analyse India’s evolving strategic and institutional responses to this vacuum. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly contextualise the weakening of global norms and India’s emerging diplomatic autonomy. Body Highlight key diplomatic shifts resulting from the collapse of multilateral trust and institutional effectiveness. Examine India’s recalibration through multi-alignment, institutional reform advocacy, and creation of alternate frameworks. Conclusion Assert that India’s role in a fragmented global order lies in shaping inclusive institutions while safeguarding its strategic interests.
Why the question: The rise of multipolarity, institutional paralysis (UNSC, WTO), and realpolitik interventions have made it necessary to evaluate how India is adapting its diplomacy in a shifting global order.
Key Demand of the question: The answer must explain the diplomatic effects of the breakdown of the global rules-based order and analyse India’s evolving strategic and institutional responses to this vacuum.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Briefly contextualise the weakening of global norms and India’s emerging diplomatic autonomy.
• Highlight key diplomatic shifts resulting from the collapse of multilateral trust and institutional effectiveness.
• Examine India’s recalibration through multi-alignment, institutional reform advocacy, and creation of alternate frameworks.
Conclusion Assert that India’s role in a fragmented global order lies in shaping inclusive institutions while safeguarding its strategic interests.