🔆The Gaza War and Global South Interventions
📍The Gaza War and Its Implications :
✅The recent Gaza war has raised concerns about the international response.
✅The Global South has shown a fragmented approach to the crisis.
✅India and China have taken divergent positions based on their national interests.
✅India and China's Stances
India supports a two-state solution and has recognized the Palestinian state.
✅China has not condemned Hamas by name and seeks to maintain its mediation role.
✅Both countries have different priorities and perspectives on the conflict.
📍The Role of the West :
✅The US has been unable to play a decisive role in brokering a ceasefire.
✅Other Western powers have also struggled to influence the situation.
✅The decline of US influence is evident in the region.
📍The Need for a Unified Approach :
✅The Global South needs to present a united front on the Gaza crisis.
✅A coordinated approach can be more effective in pressuring Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire.
✅Building consensus among diverse countries in the Global South will be challenging.
UPSC Questions
✅Prelims: What is the name of the Palestinian political organization that controls the Gaza Strip?
A) Fatah
B) Hamas
C) Islamic Jihad
D) Palestinian Liberation Organization
✅Mains: Discuss the challenges faced by the international community in addressing the conflict in Gaza. What are the key factors hindering a peaceful resolution, and how can these challenges be overcome?
📍The Gaza War and Its Implications :
✅The recent Gaza war has raised concerns about the international response.
✅The Global South has shown a fragmented approach to the crisis.
✅India and China have taken divergent positions based on their national interests.
✅India and China's Stances
India supports a two-state solution and has recognized the Palestinian state.
✅China has not condemned Hamas by name and seeks to maintain its mediation role.
✅Both countries have different priorities and perspectives on the conflict.
📍The Role of the West :
✅The US has been unable to play a decisive role in brokering a ceasefire.
✅Other Western powers have also struggled to influence the situation.
✅The decline of US influence is evident in the region.
📍The Need for a Unified Approach :
✅The Global South needs to present a united front on the Gaza crisis.
✅A coordinated approach can be more effective in pressuring Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire.
✅Building consensus among diverse countries in the Global South will be challenging.
UPSC Questions
✅Prelims: What is the name of the Palestinian political organization that controls the Gaza Strip?
A) Fatah
B) Hamas
C) Islamic Jihad
D) Palestinian Liberation Organization
✅Mains: Discuss the challenges faced by the international community in addressing the conflict in Gaza. What are the key factors hindering a peaceful resolution, and how can these challenges be overcome?
