{"id":29204,"date":"2024-09-09T18:12:14","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T12:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=29204"},"modified":"2024-09-09T18:12:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T12:42:15","slug":"indias-military-diplomacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/09-09-2024\/indias-military-diplomacy","title":{"rendered":"India’s Military Diplomacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Syllabu: GS 3\/Defence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • India has been actively engaged in military diplomacy through a series of high-profile exercises with various countries.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    About Defence diplomacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • It is the use of defence-related instruments and activities in a cooperative and peaceful manner to support foreign and strategic policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • India\u2019s defence diplomacy now extends beyond the Indian Ocean.\n
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      • It is engaging countries in the Mediterranean and the Gulf of Guinea region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • India is intensifying its regional defense diplomacy and partnerships, aiming to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • India\u2019s defence diplomacy is driven by China\u2019s assertiveness, particularly in the South China Sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Recent Developments\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Increased Military Engagement<\/strong>: India conducted 75 combined military exercises with partner countries in 2023, a significant increase from previous years.\n
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          • These exercises include bilateral, trilateral, and multilateral formats, with a growing number of regional and international partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Focus on Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean<\/strong>: India’s military activities in 2023 featured first-time naval exercises with Thailand, ASEAN and EU member states, and maritime partnerships with Indonesia, Australia, France, and the UAE.\n
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            • The Indian Navy’s port calls and exercises have expanded, with notable submarine visits to Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Strategic<\/strong>:India’s increased defense role and partnerships are aimed at countering China’s growing influence.\n
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              • India\u2019s actions include joint patrols and maritime cooperation with countries like Australia and France, reflecting a broader effort to establish itself as a key security partner in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • India has been active in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) <\/strong>operations, responding to disasters in the Indian Ocean region and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Issues\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • \u00a0India procures defence systems<\/strong> from abroad to address national security challenges, especially due to its limited domestic technological and industrial base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • \u00a0India still lacks institutionalized mechanisms<\/strong> for fully leveraging defence diplomacy to achieve foreign policy goals, relying mainly on conventional diplomatic approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  • As India deepens its military engagement with regional and global powers, it may exacerbate the competitive dynamic with China.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • India is expanding its military diplomatic presence in new regions, there are concerns about the impact of reducing Defense Attach\u00e9s in key locations like Moscow,<\/strong> where India\u2019s defense ties with Russia are particularly significant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Conclusion and Way Forward\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                    • India has strengthened defense ties with West Asian countries amid changing regional dynamics, such as the Abraham Accords and China\u2019s growing influence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • India is leveraging its defense capabilities to strengthen regional diplomacy, build partnerships, and counteract Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific.\n
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                      • \u00a0Sustaining these efforts will require continued investment in naval, expeditionary, and logistical capacities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Now India\u2019s defense diplomacy emphasizes self-reliance in indigenization and equipment development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Therefore supporting Indian defense industries and promoting exports contribute to strategic autonomy is essential\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • and collaborative security measures, joint exercises, and information sharing are also vital components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                        Do you know ?<\/strong>
                        – Yudh Abhyas<\/strong>: Scheduled to start on September 9, 2024, at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan, this India-U.S.\u00a0
                        – Tarang Shakti:<\/strong> The Indian Air Force\u2019s largest multilateral exercise is taking place in two phases. Phase-I, held from August 6-14 at Sulur, included participation from Germany, France, Spain, and the U.K. Phase-II, underway at Jodhpur from September 1-14, features aircraft from Australia, Greece, Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, UAE, and the U.S., though Bangladesh withdrew
                        – Malabar Exercise<\/strong>: Scheduled for October 2024 off the coast of Visakhapatnam, this naval exercise will involve India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S.
                        – Exercise Indra<\/strong>: Soon after Malabar, an Indian Army mechanized infantry contingent will participate in this bilateral exercise with Russia.
                        – Mitra Shakti<\/strong>: The 10th edition with Sri Lanka was held from August 12-25 in Sri Lanka.
                        – Khaan Quest:<\/strong> India sent 40 personnel to Mongolia for this multinational peacekeeping exercise from July 27 to August 9.
                        – RIMPAC<\/strong>: The Indian Navy\u2019s INS Shivalik participated in this major exercise hosted by the U.S. Navy from June 27 to August 1.
                        – Varuna<\/strong>: The Indian Navy\u2019s INS Tabar and a P-8I aircraft took part in this bilateral exercise with France from September 2-4 in the Mediterranean Sea.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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