Mains Answer Writing - 5 Sept, 2026

GS2

International Relations

15 marks

In an increasingly fragmented geopolitical order, regional multilateral organisations have become important instruments for advancing national interests and strategic autonomy. Examine the significance of India’s engagement with such groupings and the challenges in forging consensus within them.

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Tips for your answer

Link regional multilateralism with India’s strategic autonomy rather than discussing individual organisations separately.
Facts to remember: SCO, BIMSTEC and ASEAN-led mechanisms are sufficient examples.
Avoid presenting membership in a regional grouping as strategic alignment with all its members.

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