Internal Security GS Paper III by Neeraj Kumar

Category
GS -III
Test Date
30-08-2021 11:00 AM
Evaluated
Yes

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The test carries 30 marks.
Write Each answer in 150 words.
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Question #1. Recent events in Afghanistan have grave security implications for India especially in Jammu and Kashmir. In this context analyze the relations between militancy in J-K and the network of terrorist organizations in Af-Pak region.

Question #2. Money laundering is a trans-national issue and can effectively be dealt with only through international cooperation. In this context discuss the role of the financial action task force (FATF) in curbing the menace of money laundering.

(Examiner will pay special attention to the candidate's grasp of his/her material, its relevance to the subject chosen, and to his/ her ability to think constructively and to present his/her ideas concisely, logically and effectively).

Model Answer

Question#1. Recent events in Afghanistan have grave security implications for India especially in Jammu and Kashmir. In this context analyze the relations between militancy in J-K and the network of terrorist organizations across region.

Approach

In introduction discuss the chain of events happening in Afghanistan in last few weeks especially in the aftermath of takeover by Taliban. (30- 40 words)
Then give an historical background of how Afghan war in the decades of 1980s and 90s is linked to the security situation in India’s neighborhood especially in J-K. Further discuss the role of Pakistan in facilitating trouble in the Kashmir using their terror proxies. (180 words)
In the conclusion discuss the precaution India should take to avoid the deterioration of security condition in the region specially in J-K(30-40 words)

Hints:

Security situation in Afghanistan has been deteriorating steadily specially in the aftermath of Doha agreement between USA and Taliban and announcement of withdrawal of American troops. On august 15 situations has been completely changed with capture of Kabul by Taliban and flee of President Ashraf Ghani.

As the Taliban gains near-total control of the country, India will be closely looking at how Afghanistan’s relationship evolves with Pakistan. For one, history suggests that a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan has contributed to militancy and conflict in Kashmir.

Following are the potential fallouts of events in Afghanistan on situation in J-K:

Rise of Taliban will not only pose an internal security challenge to India with large scale radicalisation as a first step, it will also embolden Pakistan based terrorist groups to attack India.

Even though Deobandi and Salafi are separate schools, the Pakistani deep state has used Salafi groups like LeT to attack Indian embassy in Kabul in the past with the help of DeobandiHaqqani network.
Collusion between Kashmiri terror groups and Taliban: There are reports that Jaish-e-Mohammad (Jem) has been in touch with Taliban for launching an offensive in Kashmir.
Inflow of foreign fighters in Kashmir: Like in 90s there are apprehensions that foreign fighters from central Asia, North Africa and Xinjiang can be channeled towards Kashmir to stoke terrorism by Pakistan.
Role of Haqqani network:Haqqani network is the most dreaded terrorist organization operating in Af-Pak region. There are possibilities that Haqqani network may be included in future power sharing arrangement in Afghanistan. This is a cause of concern of India because it can lead to propagation of extremist ideology in the region.
China – Pakistan axis: Unlike in 90s this time China and Pakistan are closely coordinating on Afghanistan with possibility of diplomatic recognition to Taliban by China. This will further complicate situation for India given our current border standoff with China.
Inflow of high-tech weaponry in Kashmir: There are reports that many high-tech weapons have been captured by Taliban after sudden withdrawal of US troops. There is apprehension that these weapons can fall into hand of Pakistan which in turn can divert it toward terror groups in Kashmir.

Conclusion:

Given all these possibilities it is imperative for India to maintain high vigilance in J-K and also coordinate with like minded countries like Russia and Iran so that transition in Afghanistan will not be inimical to Indian interest in the region.

Question #2. Money laundering is a trans-national issue and can effectively be dealt with only through international cooperation. In this context analyse the role of the financial action task force (FATF) in curbing the menace of money laundering.

Approach:

In introduction define the term money laundering and discuss its trans-national nature.
Give a brief background of FATF and analyse its functions, positive impact, limitation in curbing money laundering
In conclusion mention importance of FATF from Indian point of view

Hints:

Money laundering is the process where proceeds of criminal activities are legitimized to disguise their illegal origin. Money laundering is a trans-national phenomenon since it involves routing money from activities like illegal arms sales,smuggling, drug trafficking and prostitution which are done across the borders. According to a study conducted by UNODC, money laundering constituted around 3.6% of global GDP in 2009.

Given the trans-national nature of money laundering G-7 countries in 1989 setup financial action task force (FATF) to combat money laundering. Later mandate of FATF has been expanded to include counter terror financing and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

FATF performs the following role in order to combat money laundering:

Setting global standard: FATF sets standards for countries for required legal regimes to counter money laundering and terror financing.

Periodic review: FATF performs periodic reviews of countries of region to check whether any loophole exist in the anti-money laundering regime.
Global coordination: FATF coordinate with agencies like IMF, UNODC etc to ensure compliance of its anti-money laundering rules and also strengthen integrity of global financial system.
Research: FATF use expertise of financial scholars to undertake periodic studies to keep the anti -money laundering regime up to date.

In recent times FATF has been in limelight for grey-listing Pakistan for its role in terror financing and weak anti-money laundering regime. FATF has been very instrumental in putting pressure on Pakistan since it is estimated that Pakistan has been suffering an estimated annual loss of $10 billion by staying on the grey list. Another significant contribution of FATF is in influencing investment decision since countries which are on the monitoring list of FATF has seen downgrading of their sovereign ratings.

However, critics question the impartiality of FATF process since it is alleged that FATF act as a geopolitical instrument to pressurize adversaries of USA and western countries. Also lobbying within the FATF by a country under review, dent the credibility of FATF.

Conclusion:

India has been full time member of FATF since 2010 and is actively played a constructive role in combating money laundering. Given the significant role played by FATF in curbing money laundering it is imperative that FATF maintain impartiality of its proceedings and India has to play an active role in this process.

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