Reframing India’s Foreign Policy Sample Clauses

Reframing India’s Foreign Policy. Priorities What is the issue? With new developments likely in international relations for 2021, here is a look at its dimensions and relevance for India. What are the recent developments in international relations?  Leadership change in the United States is perhaps the most awaited change.  But it is unlikely to bring about a major power shift in the international arena.  Even before the changeover, and despite the promise of a Xxxxx presidency to invigorate the U.S.-Europe axis, Europe has only revived its China links.  It has concluded in principle the negotiations for an EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment. o This is an indication that Europe values its economy more than its politics.  Many countries are likely to seek closer economic relations with China now. This would be a challenging aspect in India‘s relations.  Major changes are afoot in Eurasia and West Asia which could lead to significant shifts.  Russia is beginning to display greater interest in the affairs of countries on its periphery. o Together with strengthening ties with China and reaching an entente with Turkey, this seems to signal reduced interest in countries such as India.  In West Asia, the Xxxxxxx Accords, leading to a realignment of forces in the Arab world, have sharpened the division between the Saudi Bloc and Iran-Turkey.  The situation has not reduced the risk of a confrontation between Iran and Israel. This poses problems for India, since both have relations with it.  Meanwhile, China demonstrates a willingness to play a much larger role in the region, with plans for a 25-year strategic cooperation agreement with Iran.  Saudi Arabia could find 2021 challenging, with a Xxxxx Administration taking charge in Washington. What does a stronger China signify?  China is the only major country which had a positive rate of growth at the end of 2020.  Its economy is poised to grow even faster in 2021.  Militarily, China has further strengthened itself. It now seeks to dominate the Indo-Pacific Ocean with its announcement of the launch of its third aircraft carrier in 2021.  Simultaneously, it is seeking to strengthen its military coordination with Russia.  In effect, China‘s position across Asia is, if anything, stronger than in 2020.  India cannot expect any Chinese concessions in Eastern Ladakh, until India ‗makes amends‘. Is India isolated?  As far as the above developments are concerned, at the start of 2021, India seems to be isolated.  No breakthroug...