{"id":168926,"date":"2022-02-16T09:40:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T04:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=168926"},"modified":"2022-02-15T21:51:17","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T16:21:17","slug":"answered-there-is-great-synergy-between-the-us-desire-to-empower-allies-and-partners-as-they-take-on-regional-leadership-roles-themselves-and-indias-ambition-to-play-a-lar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-there-is-great-synergy-between-the-us-desire-to-empower-allies-and-partners-as-they-take-on-regional-leadership-roles-themselves-and-indias-ambition-to-play-a-lar\/","title":{"rendered":"[Answered] There is great synergy between the US desire to \u201cempower allies and partners as they take on regional leadership roles themselves\u201d and India\u2019s ambition to play a larger role in the Indo-Pacific. Critically analyze India\u2019s policies to engage Indo-Pacific, in the light of US\u2019s new Indo-Pacific Strategy."},"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\">Giving context, write about the new USA\u2019s new Indo-Pacific policy.<\/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 USA\u2019s new Indo-Pacific policy w.r.t India. Explaining the main pillars of India\u2019s Indo-Pacific policy, write the positive aspects and concerns of India\u2019s Indo-Pacific engagement.<\/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\">Give a 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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">USA has issued a<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> new Indo-Pacific Strategy document recently. The strategy admits that the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">US objectives of a \u201cfree and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient\u201d Indo-Pacific<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u201ccannot be accomplished\u201d by the US acting alone.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The strategy seeks to\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"22\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Work with India through regional groupings to promote stability in South Asia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"23\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Collaborate in new domains<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, such as health, space, and cyberspace;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"24\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Deepen economic and technology cooperation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This recognition is complemented by an appreciation of India\u2019s capability both current and potential. The USA feels that <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">a strong India that can stabilise Asia and the Indo-Pacific serves American regional interests.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">India\u2019s Indo-Pacific strategy has <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">two main pillars<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"25\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strengthening its national engagement with the region<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which elevates India\u2019s importance in the Indo-Pacific and raises India\u2019s value for its partners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"26\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stronger partnerships with like-minded nations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which helps boost India\u2019s national capabilities, enhance its reach and impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">India has taken several steps recently for engaging with the Indo-Pacific that address major weaknesses in India\u2019s regional strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"27\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India is now looking to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">liberalize trade relations with strategic partners like Australia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Apart from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">early harvest trade deal with Australia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, India has also intensified<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> trade talks with the UAE<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Israel <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">the UK<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. I<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ndia and the EU<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> too have taken a political decision to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">resume talks on a long-stalled FTA<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"28\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India has discarded the prolonged political hesitation, in military diplomacy, by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">selling the Brahmos missiles to China\u2019s neighbors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. India is now trying to ramp up defense production at home as well as promote arms exports. India signed an agreement worth $375 million to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">supply the Philippines with shore-based anti-ship version of the Brahmos.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"29\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India has increased <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">engagement with the region through multilateral initiatives<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> like QUAD, expanded Malabar exercise, Supply Chain resilience initiative, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, there are issues that remain in India\u2019s engagement with Indo-Pacific.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"30\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India\u2019s decision to walk away from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">(RCEP)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and its new emphasis on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Atmanirbhar Bhara<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">t, or a \u201cself-reliant India\u201d, have generated widespread concerns about India returning to protectionist ways.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"31\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">difficulties of finalising more consequential agreements<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> with India\u2019s leading economic partners like the EU and the US, create barriers for greater economic cooperation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"32\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India is in disagreement\u00a0with its partners like the US, EU, Japan, and Australia on the emerging <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">digital trade issues<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"33\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Indian views<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Quad as a rigid alliance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the US strategy is to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">work in flexible groupings <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">that pool collective strength of regional partners. Creation of AUKUS was an indication of this Notion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">India that seeks to be a leading power in the region will be a better partner for the US. India\u2019s capacity to lead the region depends on its national capabilities and plugging its major internal weaknesses especially in the domains of trade and security. India must strengthen itself by finalizing trade deals with strategic partners and improving domestic defense production.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Giving context, write about the new USA\u2019s new Indo-Pacific policy. Body: Explain USA\u2019s new Indo-Pacific policy w.r.t India. Explaining the main pillars of India\u2019s Indo-Pacific policy, write the positive aspects and concerns of India\u2019s Indo-Pacific engagement. Conclusion: Give a way forward.\u00a0 USA has issued a new Indo-Pacific Strategy document recently. The strategy admits that&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-there-is-great-synergy-between-the-us-desire-to-empower-allies-and-partners-as-they-take-on-regional-leadership-roles-themselves-and-indias-ambition-to-play-a-lar\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">[Answered] There is great synergy between the US desire to \u201cempower allies and partners as they take on regional leadership roles themselves\u201d and India\u2019s ambition to play a larger role in the Indo-Pacific. Critically analyze India\u2019s policies to engage Indo-Pacific, in the light of US\u2019s new Indo-Pacific Strategy.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[139,25,9],"tags":[10648],"class_list":["post-168926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mains-marathon","category-mains-marathon-answers","category-public","tag-new-usas-new-indo-pacific-policy","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":{"total":0,"cached_at":"","cached_date":1704867476},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168926"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168926\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}