Mains Answer Writing - 4 Jul, 2026

GS2

International Relations

15 marks

“The India–Japan partnership is evolving from infrastructure cooperation to comprehensive economic and strategic security.” Examine this statement with reference to the outcomes of the 2026 India–Japan Annual Summit.

Tips for your answer

  • ✅ 1. Structure the answer around the shift from economic cooperation to economic security—this is the central takeaway of the 2026 Summit.
  • ✅ 2. Remember examples such as the Economic Security Roadmap, AI Joint Statement, CEPA review, defence co-development and semiconductor-critical mineral cooperation for value addition.
  • ✅ 3. Avoid limiting the answer to bilateral trade or investment; connect the partnership to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific, supply-chain resilience and strategic autonomy.

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