Q.2 India’s “balancing act” till now in the ongoing Ukraine crisis can be said to be borne out of mature strategic thinking based on national interest. Do you think India should go a step forward and try to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine? (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/beware-the-tempting-apple-of-ukraine-mediation/article66133040.ece Introduce the answer with defining the Ukraine crisis. In the body of the answer, first, discuss why India’s balanced response reflects its mature strategic thinking. Next, give some arguments in favour of India playing a role in seeking to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table for brokering peace. Next, underline … Continue reading Q.2 India’s “balancing act” till now in the ongoing Ukraine crisis can be said to be borne out of mature strategic thinking based on national interest. Do you think India should go a step forward and try to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine? (15 Marks)