How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India's position in global politics? (UPSC CSE Mains 2022 - General Studies Paper 2)
- I2U2 stands for India, Israel, the UAE and the US. It is also referred as the ‘West Asian Quad’. I2U2 was initially formed in 2021 to deal with issues concerning maritime security, infrastructure and transport.
- Role of I2U2 to Transform India’s Position in Global Politics
- Ties with West Asia
- India will have more freedom to interact with Israel and its Gulf partners because of I2U2 grouping.
- The Abraham Accord will help India to close the gap between Israel and the Gulf countries.
- UAE and Saudi Arabia are India’s one of the top oil exporters. And Israel is India’s important defence partner.
- Success of India’s Foreign policy in West Asia
- India has successfully balanced its diplomatic ties with Israel and Gulf Countries, despite the Israel’s missile attack on Gaza Strip and West Bank.
- I2U2 grouping will further deepen India’s ties with both UAE and Israel.
- Also, it will also help India to project itself as a strong bridge between the Israel and Arab world.
- Now, India and the US have two platforms to engage with each other in Indo-pacific region, i.e. QUAD and I2U2 group.
- It further strengthens India’s role as net security provider in Indian Ocean Region.
- USD 2 billion will be invested to create a number of Integrated Food Parks around India along with modern climate technologies.
- It will aid in food insecurity in South Asia and the Middle East.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- It is a boost to Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed between India & UAE, which is the highest contributor of FDI to India from Gulf.
- A hybrid renewable energy project of wind and solar power along with battery energy storage technology, will be established in Gujarat.
- It will reduce the energy scarcity in South Asia through grid network.
- The I2U2 group makes lot of sense in West Asia and South Asia geopolitics. For India, it leverages its good relations with Israel, the Gulf and the USA to further build economic and diplomatic relations. But there is need for confidence building measures between Israel and Arab world as both of them don’t trust each other. Here, India can act as a communication channel to build trust among Israel and Arab world.
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