{"id":260975,"date":"2023-09-20T21:24:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=260975"},"modified":"2023-09-20T21:24:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:54:42","slug":"the-mantras-that-powered-success-at-the-g-20-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/the-mantras-that-powered-success-at-the-g-20-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u2018mantras\u2019 that powered success at the G-20 summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> The post is based on the article \u201c<strong>The \u2018mantras\u2019 that powered success at the G-20 summit<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d on 20th September 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Syllabus:<\/strong> GS2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and\/or affecting India&#8217;s interests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> The article talks about India&#8217;s role during its G-20 presidency, highlighting how it promoted multilateralism and consensus-building among member countries. It focused on issues like the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing India&#8217;s approach to a multipolar world, support for the Global South, and its stance as a mediator in global affairs.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How did India promote multilateralism at the G-20?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Consensus on NDLD:<\/strong> Despite initial disagreements on language and topics like Ukraine, all G-20 members agreed on the New Delhi Leaders\u2019 Declaration (NDLD) under India&#8217;s leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bilateral Engagements:<\/strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with various G-20 members, including visits to countries like Japan, Australia, the US, and others, fostering closer ties and ensuring support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Addressing Global Politics:<\/strong> By ensuring smoother discussions and consensus in the absence of divisive figures like the Russian and Chinese Presidents, India prioritized unity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Western Bloc Compromises:<\/strong> The western countries, for the sake of consensus and the importance of the G-20, agreed to remove direct references to Russia concerning the Ukraine war.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Promotion of Global South:<\/strong> India actively championed the voice and significance of the Global South in global decisions, emphasizing its relevance in global forums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Middle Path Approach:<\/strong> By not taking hard stances or choosing sides, India&#8217;s approach of following a &#8220;middle path&#8221; on global issues was evident, helping bridge differences between member countries.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How does India&#8217;s middle-path approach benefit global relations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Multipolar Advocacy:<\/strong> India promotes a multipolar world, standing distinct from the U.S.&#8217;s unipolar vision and China&#8217;s bipolar ambition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. Global Role:<\/strong> Post-Cold War, the U.S. tried establishing a unipolar world. However, during the Trump era (2017-2021), its potential decline was evident as it exited several multilateral agreements like the Paris Accord.<\/p>\n<p><strong>China&#8217;s Ascendancy:<\/strong> China, marking the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative, spent over a trillion dollars on infrastructure in about 90 countries, highlighting its growing influence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>China&#8217;s Controversies:<\/strong> China&#8217;s rise also raised concerns due to actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, predatory financing in smaller countries, and territorial aggressions, including with India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Global South&#8217;s Significance:<\/strong> The Global South, comprising over 125 countries, is gaining a louder voice on global issues, resetting priorities on topics like climate change and health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: The post is based on the article \u201cThe \u2018mantras\u2019 that powered success at the G-20 summit\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and\/or affecting India&#8217;s interests. 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