{"id":15472,"date":"2025-04-10T12:19:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T12:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=15472"},"modified":"2025-04-10T12:20:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T12:20:45","slug":"regional-shift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/regional-shift\/","title":{"rendered":"Regional Shift"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Shift from Globalism to Regionalism\/Minilateralism:<\/strong> The global order is moving away from universal globalism towards regional and interest-driven coalitions. Nations are favoring smaller, more focused partnerships over large multilateral institutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Reasons for the Shift:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Global Conflicts and Institutional Paralysis:<\/strong> Conflicts like Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza expose the limitations of global governance. UN Security Council deadlocks hinder conflict resolution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reassertion of National Sovereignty:<\/strong> The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted supply chain vulnerabilities and unequal vaccine access, prompting countries to prioritize self-reliance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Disillusionment:<\/strong> Developing countries criticize unequal power dynamics in global institutions (WTO, IMF, World Bank), leading them to seek alternative platforms like BRICS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rise of Regionalism\/Minilateralism:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regionalism:<\/strong> Geographically and culturally aligned partnerships (e.g., EU, ASEAN).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minilateralism:<\/strong> Smaller, interest-based groups (e.g., QUAD, I2U2) for focused cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible coalitions like QUAD, BRICS, and IMEC promote strategic autonomy and faster decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s Role:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Actively engaging in regional initiatives like BIMSTEC and IORA.<\/li>\n<li>Promoting regional connectivity through projects like BBIN.<\/li>\n<li>Serving as a security provider and humanitarian responder.<\/li>\n<li>Acting as a trade and investment hub in South Asia.<\/li>\n<li>Promoting shared cultural and democratic values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Challenges to India&#8217;s Regional Integration Efforts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perception of Hegemony: Smaller nations perceive India&#8217;s dominance as overbearing.<\/li>\n<li>Bilateral Political Tensions: Disputes with Pakistan and China strain relations.<\/li>\n<li>Asymmetry in Economic Capabilities: Vast economic disparities hinder policy alignment.<\/li>\n<li>China\u2019s Strategic Entrenchment: China&#8217;s growing influence through BRI complicates India\u2019s agenda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Way Forward for India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Revive and reform regional institutions like BIMSTEC and IORA.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen sub-regional partnerships like BBIN.<\/li>\n<li>Boost regional trade and connectivity through simplified customs and integrated infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Foster inclusive engagement through transparent aid and cultural diplomacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Historical Context &amp; India&#8217;s Initial Approach<\/strong>: Post WWII optimism faded, with big powers creating blocs like the Warsaw Pact and NATO. India, under Nehru, initially showed realism but later embraced Non-Alignment, which wasn&#8217;t as effective.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Regionalism as the Future:<\/strong> The post-globalist era is driven by regional interests. The EU and ASEAN serve as examples. South Asia is the least integrated region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Modi&#8217;s Efforts<\/strong>: Modi is trying to inject vigor into regional geopolitics by emphasizing the Indian Ocean Region and promoting inclusivity in the Quad&#8217;s Indo-Pacific discourse. While SAARC remains dysfunctional, BIMSTEC has potential. Greater integration of the IOR through minilaterals is a priority.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shift from Globalism to Regionalism\/Minilateralism: The global order is moving away from universal globalism towards regional and interest-driven coalitions. Nations are favoring smaller, more focused partnerships over large multilateral institutions. 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