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"BIMSTEC has emerged as a preferred alternative to SAARC." Discuss the reasons for BIMSTEC’s growing importance in India’s regional policy.

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Category: International Relations (GS -II),

Test Date: 09 Apr 2025

Approach

  • Introduction: Define BIMSTEC and briefly contrast it with SAARC.
  • Reasons for SAARC's decline: Political tensions (especially India-Pakistan), inactivity since 2016.
  • Rise of BIMSTEC:
    • Greater regional convergence
    • India's leadership and initiatives
    • Strategic importance of Bay of Bengal
    • Sector-wise division of responsibilities
    • Platform for Indo-Pacific cooperation
  • Conclude accordingly

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