{"id":146503,"date":"2024-12-11T15:28:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T09:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=mains-answer-writing&#038;p=146503"},"modified":"2024-12-12T11:52:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T06:22:56","slug":"indias-strategic-ties-with-bangladesh","status":"publish","type":"mains-answer-writing","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/mains-answer-writing\/indias-strategic-ties-with-bangladesh","title":{"rendered":"With Bangladesh playing a pivotal role in India\u2019s neighbourhood diplomacy, analyze the challenges in maintaining a balanced partnership amid recent domestic political changes in Bangladesh. How can India enhance its strategic ties with Bangladesh? (15 M, 250 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"width: 99.7992%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Core Demand of the Question<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss how Bangladesh plays\u00a0 a pivotal role in India\u2019s neighbourhood diplomacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze the challenges India faces in maintaining a balanced partnership\u00a0 amid recent domestic political changes in Bangladesh.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss measures India can take to enhance its strategic ties with Bangladesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Answer<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and Bangladesh share a rich history, with deep-rooted <\/span><b>cultural, economic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><b> strategic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ties. As one of India&#8217;s most important neighbours in South Asia, Bangladesh plays a pivotal role in <\/span><b>India&#8217;s neighborhood diplomacy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Bangladesh&#8217;s Role in India\u2019s Neighborhood Diplomacy<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Strategic Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bangladesh\u2019s strategic position plays a vital role in enhancing trade and connectivity with India\u2019s northeastern states<br \/>\n<\/span><b style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">For example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">India-Bangladesh Protocol on Inland Water Transit &#038; Trade (PIWTT) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0facilitates connectivity between India&#8217;s northeastern states and the rest of the country, boosting trade and regional cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economic Partnership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bangladesh is India&#8217;s <\/span><b>biggest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trade partner in South Asia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and India is the <\/span><b>second<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biggest trade partner of Bangladesh in Asia, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0with bilateral trade growing significantly in recent years.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>For example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In FY 2022-23, the total bilateral trade has been reported as USD 15.9 billion , demonstrating growing economic interdependence and trade collaboration between the two nations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Security Cooperation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bangladesh cooperates with India on a range of security issues, including counterterrorism and border management.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>For example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The <\/span><b>\u201cExercise Sampriti\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an <\/span><b>annual joint military exercise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between India and Bangladesh that enhances security cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water Resource Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Shared rivers between India and Bangladesh necessitate cooperation in water resource management for sustainable usage.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>For example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The <\/span><b>Indo-Bangladesh Water Treaty of 1996<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regulates water sharing from the <\/span><b>Ganges River<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring equitable access to water resources for both nations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cultural and People-to-People Ties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: India and Bangladesh share rich cultural ties, which strengthen their diplomatic relations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>For example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Bengali culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, common to both countries, promotes social and cultural exchanges through programs, fostering mutual understanding and goodwill.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regional Cooperation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bangladesh plays a significant role in regional cooperation through its membership in international organizations like <\/span><b>SAARC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>BIMSTEC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>BBIN<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Challenges India Faces in Maintaining a Balanced Partnership Amid Political Changes in Bangladesh<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Political Instability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The <\/span><b>2024 political crisis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Bangladesh, marked by protests, leadership changes and unrest, created uncertainty in the engagement of both nations, especially on border security and trade matters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attacks on Minorities Across Both Borders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Attacks on religious minorities have led to diplomatic tensions,<\/span><b> affecting people-to-people ties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and overall cooperation between the two countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Threat to India\u2019s Connectivity with the North-East<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Deteriorating relations with Bangladesh threaten India\u2019s <\/span><b>access to the Northeast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with the narrow <\/span><b>&#8220;Chicken\u2019s Neck&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> becoming even more vulnerable.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>For example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The volatile <\/span><b>Myanmar border<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and worsening Indo-Bangladesh relations could escalate unrest and insurgency in India\u2019s Northeast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jeopardized Bilateral Trade and FTA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The political changes, including Sheikh Hasina\u2019s exit, have stalled the growth of <\/span><b>bilateral trade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Free Trade Agreement (FTA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> talks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deterioration of People-to-People Ties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Domestic political changes and ideological shift\u00a0 in Bangladesh could foster anti-India sentiments, potentially weakening the strong social and cultural ties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geopolitical Challenges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bangladesh\u2019s political shifts provide an opportunity for <\/span><b>China<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to challenge India\u2019s presence and influence in Bangladesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Measures India Can Take to Enhance Its Strategic Ties with Bangladesh<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthening Diplomatic Engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: India should engage regularly with Bangladesh through high-level diplomatic exchanges to address pressing bilateral issues.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>For example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The<\/span><b> recent visit of the Indian Foreign Secretary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Dhaka for Foreign Office Consultations with his Bangladeshi counterpart marked the first high-level meeting since the interim government assumed power in August 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increasing Economic Cooperation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: India can further strengthen economic ties by accelerating negotiations for a <\/span><b>Free Trade Agreement (FTA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>For example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A <\/span><b>Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could help remove trade barriers and promote mutual economic growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collaborating on Regional Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: India should deepen collaboration with Bangladesh on regional security, especially counterterrorism and border management.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>For example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Joint security initiatives like the <\/span><b>\u201cExercise Sampriti\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be expanded to improve security coordination and combat cross-border terrorism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Addressing Water Disputes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: India should prioritize resolving the <\/span><b>Teesta River water-sharing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dispute by negotiating a fair and equitable agreement with Bangladesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promoting People-to-People Relations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cultural, educational, and tourism exchanges can foster stronger people-to-people ties, reducing mistrust and enhancing cooperation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>For example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Expanding <\/span><b>tourism routes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and people-to-people exchanges, such as <\/span><b>Bengali festivals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, would deepen mutual understanding and reinforce cultural connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+CSE+Books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC CSE Books From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s strategic ties with Bangladesh are crucial for<\/span><b> regional stability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and prosperity. By addressing political challenges, enhancing <\/span><b>economic cooperation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and strengthening<\/span><b> security collaboration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, India can foster deeper relations with Bangladesh. This approach reflects the <\/span><b>Gujral Doctrine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which advocates for<\/span><b> non-reciprocal accommodation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><b> mutual respect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fostering harmonious ties among India&#8217;s neighbors.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.6375%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 111.19%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Also Read<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.797%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/editorial-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Daily Editorials<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.393%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/daily-current-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Daily Current Affairs<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.797%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Daily Current Affairs Quiz<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.393%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/mains-answer-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Daily Main Answer Writing<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.797%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books\/upsc-previous-year-papers?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+Previous+Year+Papers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Check Out Previous Years Papers From PW Store<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.393%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/upsc-test-series-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Test Series<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.797%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books\/upsc-textbooks?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+Textbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Check Out UPSC NCERT Textbooks From PW Store<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.393%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books\/upsc-modules?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+Modules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Check Out UPSC Modules From PW Store<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Core Demand of the Question Discuss how Bangladesh plays\u00a0 a pivotal role in India\u2019s neighbourhood diplomacy. Analyze the challenges India faces in maintaining a balanced partnership\u00a0 amid recent domestic political changes in Bangladesh.\u00a0 Discuss measures India can take to enhance its strategic ties with Bangladesh. Answer India and Bangladesh share a rich history, with deep-rooted&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/mains-answer-writing\/indias-strategic-ties-with-bangladesh\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">With Bangladesh playing a pivotal role in India\u2019s neighbourhood diplomacy, analyze the challenges in maintaining a balanced partnership amid recent domestic political changes in Bangladesh. How can India enhance its strategic ties with Bangladesh? 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