Why has the Global South remained underrepresented in major global decision-making platforms? Analyse its consequences for development and security. How can India mobilise coalitions to reverse this trend?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
Q4. Why has the Global South remained underrepresented in major global decision-making platforms? Analyse its consequences for development and security. How can India mobilise coalitions to reverse this trend? (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question In light of PM’s remarks at the 2025 BRICS Summit, highlighting the systemic exclusion of the Global South from key global decision-making bodies like the UNSC, WTO, and MDBs. Key Demand of the question The answer must examine the reasons behind the Global South’s underrepresentation, assess how it impacts development and security, and outline India’s diplomatic strategies to mobilise global coalitions for reform. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly highlight the global demographic and economic weight of the Global South and contrast it with its marginal role in decision-making platforms. Body Explain structural, political, and institutional reasons for Global South’s underrepresentation. Analyse development and security implications such as climate injustice, conflict neglect, and multilateral erosion. Suggest India’s coalition-building strategies including BRICS+, IBSA, G20, and South-South platforms. Conclusion Assert that India’s global leadership lies in championing democratic multilateralism and securing an inclusive, updated world order.
Why the question
In light of PM’s remarks at the 2025 BRICS Summit, highlighting the systemic exclusion of the Global South from key global decision-making bodies like the UNSC, WTO, and MDBs.
Key Demand of the question
The answer must examine the reasons behind the Global South’s underrepresentation, assess how it impacts development and security, and outline India’s diplomatic strategies to mobilise global coalitions for reform.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Briefly highlight the global demographic and economic weight of the Global South and contrast it with its marginal role in decision-making platforms.
• Explain structural, political, and institutional reasons for Global South’s underrepresentation.
• Analyse development and security implications such as climate injustice, conflict neglect, and multilateral erosion.
• Suggest India’s coalition-building strategies including BRICS+, IBSA, G20, and South-South platforms.
Conclusion Assert that India’s global leadership lies in championing democratic multilateralism and securing an inclusive, updated world order.