{"id":167318,"date":"2022-02-08T20:41:42","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T15:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?page_id=167318"},"modified":"2022-02-08T20:41:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T15:11:42","slug":"answered-india-will-struggle-to-tread-the-middle-ground-as-russia-china-and-us-led-blocs-consolidate-their-global-coalitions-comment-also-suggest-some-steps-that-india-should-take-to-avoid-the-im","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-india-will-struggle-to-tread-the-middle-ground-as-russia-china-and-us-led-blocs-consolidate-their-global-coalitions-comment-also-suggest-some-steps-that-india-should-take-to-avoid-the-im\/","title":{"rendered":"[Answered] India will struggle to tread the middle ground as Russia-China and US-led blocs consolidate their global coalitions. Comment. Also, suggest some steps that India should take to avoid the impacts of the global bloc politics."},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Introduction: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Briefly present rivalry between Russia-China and US-led block<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Body: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explain the reasons behind present rivalry. Write why this global bloc politics presents a difficult situation for India. Write what step India can take to address the situation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Briefly give\u00a0a way forward.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">great power rivalry <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">is consolidating in the global politics, where <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">US-led bloc is facing off with the Russia-China coalition<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Few examples of this global power politics are the Ukraine crisis and the South China sea.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The heightened rivalry between these blocs\u00a0is a result of various reasons.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> rise of revisionist power China<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, in a world dominated by the USA, which wants to maintain the status quo.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">US is pivoting towards the South China<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Sea away from Europe, to counter China. It creates an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">opportunity for Russia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to gain in Europe, especially Ukraine.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Russia\u2019s action on Ukraine border and\u00a0resistance from the NATO members, along with creation of AUKUS and elevation of QUAD to summit level, created <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">favorable environment for Russia-China coalition<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In present circumstances both sides are trying to consolidate their own blocs. India being a major global power<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cannot afford to remain isolated. It presented with the task of difficult task of navigating this great power rivalry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India has a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">time-tested relation with Russia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and cannot afford to antagonize Russia because India needs Russian partnership for its <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">defense needs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">energy needs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tackling emerging Afghanistan issues and for countering China,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> especially in multilateral like SCO and BRICS.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India has <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">strained relation with China <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">but India also has huge trade reliance on China which make the situation complicated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If India sides with Russia, it could lead to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">d<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">eterioration<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">of India\u2019s growing relation with<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">western power<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">s like USA, UK and EU countries which are major <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">economic and strategic partners<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India also cannot afford to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">remain isolated<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> from this great power rivalry as it would be <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">perceived as weakness<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> of an aspiring global leader.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">India needs to carefully tread the path between these global blocs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India\u2019s approach will <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">depend upon the new dynamic between the two coalitions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> as well as its own ties with China, Russia and the US.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">needs to nudge US-Russia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to find common ground to simplify its options. Bringing both parties on the table to resolve the Ukraine issue could be a good way to start.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India could <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">communicate with like-minded countries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to push these global powers to resolve their issues peacefully and avoid creation of cold war like situations. Which would hinder the post-Covid recovery of the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India could <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">utilize multilateral forums like UNSC, SCO, QUAD<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> etc. to push for resolution of conflicts which leads to win-win situation for all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"21\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">could utilize NAM to create consensus<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> among similarly placed countries to minimize the damage that this rivalry could create.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"22\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reducing reliance on China<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> by creating domestic capacity and becoming truly Atmanirbhar. Which will simplify India\u2019s available options.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">India must <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">remain pragmatic<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in dealing with the global bloc politics\u00a0and not let itself get consumed by this rivalry, which may affect its own national interest. India should focus on its economic recovery with multiple alignment, keeping principled distance from the issues that may arise in future.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Briefly present rivalry between Russia-China and US-led block Body: Explain the reasons behind present rivalry. Write why this global bloc politics presents a difficult situation for India. Write what step India can take to address the situation. Conclusion: Briefly give\u00a0a way forward.\u00a0 A great power rivalry is consolidating in the global politics, where US-led&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-india-will-struggle-to-tread-the-middle-ground-as-russia-china-and-us-led-blocs-consolidate-their-global-coalitions-comment-also-suggest-some-steps-that-india-should-take-to-avoid-the-im\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">[Answered] India will struggle to tread the middle ground as Russia-China and US-led blocs consolidate their global coalitions. Comment. 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