Question Q-11Highlight the causes and impact of the Indo-Pak and Indo-China wars on our bilateral relationships.GS1GS1
India was forced into numerous wars post Independence. Highlight the causes and impact of the Indo-Pak and Indo-China wars on our bilateral relationships.
Introduction
India fought 5 major wars post independence including - 1948 war, 1965 war, 1962 war, Kargil war, 1971 war. These have been wars with Pakistan and China.
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Main Body
India fought 5 major wars post independence including - 1948 war, 1965 war, 1962 war, Kargil war, 1971 war. These have been wars with Pakistan and China.
Placement of India -
Causes of the wars -
1948 war -
1Tribal insurrection in Indian territory
2The involvement of Pakistani state in propelling
3Partition and the feeling of injustice in Pakistan led to it.
Pakistani desire of controlling Kashmir
1965 war -
1Usage of clandestine mechanism of insurgency
2Pakistani's policy of 1000 cuts started
Kargil war -
1To get the Kargil zone in its territory
2Easy way to connect with desert Khan
1971 war -
1Bangladesh freedom movement and its call for India's support
2Persecution by Pakistani state
1962 war -
1China claims Venice forward policy of setting up posts
2India claims Chinese expansionism
3Chinese policy of 5 fingers (Mao Zedong)
4Trust deficit between neighbors
Impacts of these wars -
1Led to South Asia as least integrated region - Example: World bank reports suggest only 5% intra regional trade
2Nuclear power - Pakistan's defeat 65 was crucial for its development of nuclear weapon
3Ended the India-China bonhomie - rhetoric of Third closest land border
4Opened border disputes - Example: Armachal between India and China
5Great power politics in the region - Example: development of India-USSR and US-China-Pak nexus post 1971
6Lack of cooperation at international forum - Example: Veto to Indian membership by China in UNSC.
— Surabhi Srivastava · AIR 56
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Conclusion
Thus wars has led to divided geographies as well as divided hearts. It needs lot of political will and cultural and people to people exchange. Ways soft power can be key power
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Diagram
A simple diagram showing the placement of India in relation to Pakistan and China, with arrows indicating geographical positions.
- Comprehensive listing of all major post-independence wars
- Attempts chronological organization
- Includes specific causes for 1948 war
- Comprehensive coverage of all major wars and their causes
- Clear analytical framework separating causes and impacts
- Specific examples like World Bank data on regional trade
- References geopolitical implications
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Topper
Surabhi Srivastava
AIR 562023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Post-independence Wars and Bilateral Relations
Indo-Pakistan and Indo-China Wars
Writing Stats
312
Total words
10
Paragraphs
analytical and chronological
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