• UGI USER
  • Jul 31, 2024
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TIGHTROPE IN THE WIND  

Why in the news?

The recent Quad meeting of foreign ministers (comprising the US, Australia, Japan, and India) produced a significant joint statement, emphasizing the group’s stance on global security and cooperation.

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About the News :

  • Quad Joint Statement:The statement, advocating for a “free and open Indo-Pacific,” reflects the members’ commitment to preventing dominance by any single country, especially in light of China’s increasing assertiveness in the region and along the Line of Actual Control with India.
  • Russia-Ukraine Conflict:The statement also expressed deep concern over the ongoing war in Ukraine, calling for a “comprehensive, just, and lasting peace” that respects international law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
  • India’s endorsement of these principles is seen as a response to concerns from Ukraine and the US about India’s diplomatic stance, particularly after PM Modi’s visit to Moscow.
  • India’s Diplomatic Balancing Act:Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, India has had to carefully navigate its diplomatic relationships, balancing ties between the West and Russia-China.
  • The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly between the West and Russia-China, and uncertainties regarding the future of European security, have made this balancing act increasingly challenging.
  • India’s Commitment to Territorial Integrity:India’s support for territorial integrity is consistent with its stance on its own borders with Pakistan and China, as well as its long-standing commitment to peace and independence in foreign policy.