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TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES – 209
Q1. India and the United States are strategic partners but disagree on Russian oil and trade. How should India manage this relationship?
Answer: Sir/Ma'am, India should treat the United States as an important strategic partner without compromising its independent foreign policy. The proposed Jaishankar–Rubio meeting highlights cooperation in defence, technology and trade, alongside disagreements over tariffs and Russian oil. India needs affordable energy and access to international markets. It should explain its interests clearly while remaining open to mutually beneficial agreements. At the same time, India should diversify energy sources and strengthen domestic technological capabilities. My view is that strategic autonomy does not mean maintaining equal distance from every country. It means making independent decisions while building strong and responsible partnerships.
Q2. The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement offers export opportunities but protects sensitive agricultural products. Is this selective protectionism justified?
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