2 September 2026

Russia-Ukraine conflict escalation

The conflict serves as critical context for understanding global energy security and geopolitical shifts that impact India's strategic autonomy and diplomatic stance, though it lacks a direct Indian policy action to warrant a higher score.

Questions

1. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has entered a phase of 'gray zone' warfare. Discuss the implications of such tactics for regional security and the challenges they pose to international collective security frameworks. 150 words
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2. Analyze the role of diplomacy in resolving protracted international conflicts. In the context of India's consistent advocacy for dialogue, evaluate how middle-power nations can influence the trajectory of global security crises. 250 words
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Prelims

1. Which of the following best describes the term 'gray zone' attacks in the context of modern international relations?

   1. A Diplomatic negotiations conducted in secret between two warring nations.
   2. B Coercive actions that fall below the threshold of conventional warfare to avoid direct military retaliation.
   3. C Direct military invasion by a state actor against another state's capital.
   4. D Economic sanctions imposed by international organizations to isolate a country.