Question 19GS2GS2

There have been arguments that with the old global multilateral order failing to manage rising challenges, issue-based coalitions are gaining traction and have become the arenas of functional cooperation. Discuss. (250 words) 15

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Introduction

A new world order is emerging, transitioning from unipolar to multipolar.

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Main Body

Failings of Old multilateral order:

1Poor representation of Global South, dominated by Global North - eg WTO

2Failure to respond to changing realities - size of India's economy, eg P5 of UNSC

3Rising challenges - (3.1) Hegemony of China via BRI, debtor trap

(3.2) Rising maritime security threats (eg Chinese aggression in South China Sea, Taiwan Strait)

(3.3) Increasing protectionism, threatening free trade (eg US-China trade war, WTO, UN & other bodies have failing to counter these).

4Financial vulnerability - induced investments - IMF & WB's conditions have been compromising sovereignty.

5Issue-based coalitions - (1) Economic - Regional bloc for free trade & reduced barriers, eg RCEP

2Security - Thailand, WP, O, MIBS, ADB providing cheaper faster loans.

3Political engagement - Hugo level leadership engagement to secure agreed regional goals eg QUAD for Indo-Pacific

5Issue-based coalitions have failing to counter both china & emerging threat eg AUKUS, for nuclear tech, SCO, capability tech, South China Sea, Emerging Regionalism based formed BRICS, BIMSTEC, ASEAN-to assert themselves.

4Financial security - Thailand, WP, O, MIBS, ADB providing cheaper loans.

5Political engagement - Hugo level leadership engagement to secure agreed regional goals eg QUAD for Indo-Pacific.

Issue based coalitions help, India maintain it.

— Aayushi Bansal · AIR 7

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Conclusion

Issue based coalitions help India maintain it.

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Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate

Important International Institutions

Global Multilateral Order and Regional Coalitions

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