{"id":311293,"date":"2024-09-24T19:15:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T13:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=311293"},"modified":"2024-09-24T19:15:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T13:45:45","slug":"challenges-in-indias-neighbourhood-first-policy-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/challenges-in-indias-neighbourhood-first-policy-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenges in India\u2019s “Neighbourhood First” policy in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>: The post challenges in India\u2019s “Neighbourhood First” policy in 2024 has been created, based on the article \u201cShyam Saran writes: Why political uncertainty in Sri Lanka may not mean it draws away from India<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cIndian Express<\/strong>\u201d on 24th September is 2024<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper 2 – international relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations.<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>: The article discusses setbacks in India\u2019s “Neighbourhood First” policy. It highlights political instability in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, along with growing threats from Pakistan and Bangladesh. India must adapt to these challenges and strengthen regional economic and security ties.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on India\u2019s relationship with its neighboring countries<\/strong> read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

What are the challenges in India\u2019s “Neighbourhood First” policy in 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Pakistan\u2019s Cross-Border Terrorism:<\/strong> Pakistan has reverted to escalating cross-border terrorism, posing a serious security threat to India.<\/li>\n
  2. Nepal\u2019s Political Instability:<\/strong> Nepal has undergone another change in government, with K P Oli, known for worsening bilateral relations, returning as Prime Minister, creating diplomatic concerns for India.<\/li>\n
  3. Bangladesh\u2019s Political Crisis:<\/strong> Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India amid widespread protests against her government. India faces public resentment for being perceived as complicit in her governance. Radical Islamic groups like Jamaat and Pakistani influence are reviving.<\/li>\n
  4. Sri Lanka\u2019s Political Shift:<\/strong> Anura Kumara Dissanayake\u2019s left-wing National People\u2019s Power (NPP) government may derail economic recovery. Indian investments like Adani\u2019s $553 million container port project in Colombo face uncertainty.<\/li>\n
  5. Northeast Security Risks:<\/strong> Ethnic conflict in Manipur, Myanmar\u2019s civil war, and instability in Bangladesh could create a volatile security situation in India\u2019s Northeast.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How has Sri Lanka\u2019s political landscape changed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected President of Sri Lanka, leading the National People\u2019s Power (NPP) party. This marks the first time that none of the mainstream political parties are in power. The NPP\u2019s left-wing Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has historically been anti-India. Dissanayake\u2019s populist policies may derail Sri Lanka\u2019s economic recovery.<\/li>\n
    2. He plans to renegotiate IMF terms and review key private sector projects, including India\u2019s Adani group\u2019s solar project and container port project.<\/li>\n
    3. India is economically interdependent with Sri Lanka, contributing $4 billion during Sri Lanka\u2019s 2022 crisis. The economic viability of Colombo port relies on Indian transshipment. While there are concerns about Dissanayake\u2019s policies, his balanced approach toward India and China offers some optimism for stable relations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How is the situation in Bangladesh affecting India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      1. India has been criticized for supporting Sheikh Hasina\u2019s government without engaging with other political groups, such as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) or Jamaat.<\/li>\n
      2. The political unrest in Bangladesh could lead to security threats in India\u2019s Northeast region, which is already facing ethnic conflict in Manipur and civil war in Myanmar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        What should India\u2019s approach be in dealing with its neighbors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        1. India needs a comprehensive strategy to handle its neighbors, focusing on both bilateral and regional relations.<\/li>\n
        2. Economic interdependence can be leveraged, as seen in India\u2019s role in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India can also be the growth engine for the region and lead efforts on issues like climate change, beginning with its subcontinental neighbors.<\/li>\n
        3. Address regional security concerns in the Northeast, particularly with Bangladesh\u2019s instability, Pakistan\u2019s terrorism, and the Myanmar civil war.<\/li>\n
        4. India should avoid relying solely on ruling elites, as seen in Bangladesh with Sheikh Hasina. Engaging broader political groups can reduce anti-India sentiment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Examine the key challenges India faces in its “Neighbourhood First” policy in 2024 and how it should address these challenges to maintain regional stability and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Source: The post challenges in India\u2019s “Neighbourhood First” policy in 2024 has been created, based on the article \u201cShyam Saran writes: Why political uncertainty in Sri Lanka may not mean it draws away from India\u201d published in \u201cIndian Express\u201d on 24th September is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – international relations-India and its… Continue reading Challenges in India\u2019s “Neighbourhood First” policy in 2024<\/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":[1230,1235],"tags":[212,10500,239],"class_list":["post-311293","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-international-relations","tag-gs-paper-2","tag-indian-express","tag-international-relations","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/311293","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=311293"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/311293\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=311293"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=311293"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=311293"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}