With the United States as the dominant power in the western hemisphere and China in the east, it is hard to argue against the fact that India is an emerging power on the global scene. The first section of the essay, examines India’s economic growth, globalization, military and nuclear power, relations with foreign powers and regional stability as factors that would elevate India to regional hegemon status.
The latter part of the essay, explores lack of leadership and abandonment of regional responsibilities as obstacles to India achieving regional dominance. The essay concludes by arguing in favour of India as a potential regional hegemon in South Asia.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- MAIN ARGUMENT
- India's Economic Growth
- India's Military Power
- India's Nuclear Power
- India's Relations with Foreign Powers
- India's Regional Stability
- CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the factors that contribute to India's potential rise as a regional hegemon in South Asia, while also examining the obstacles that may hinder its dominance. The essay primarily focuses on India's economic growth, military power, and regional relations, arguing that these factors present a strong case for India's potential regional leadership.
- India's rapid economic growth as a key driver of regional influence
- India's military strength and its impact on the regional security landscape
- India's nuclear capabilities and their role in shaping regional dynamics
- India's foreign policy and its strategic partnerships with major powers
- The challenges and opportunities presented by India's regional relations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
INTRODUCTION
The introduction lays out the central argument of the essay: India's potential to emerge as a regional hegemon in South Asia. It highlights key factors that contribute to this prospect, including India's economic growth, military and nuclear capabilities, and its relationships with foreign powers.
MAIN ARGUMENT
The main argument delves into the factors that support India's claim to regional dominance. It examines India's economic growth, particularly its rapid rise in recent decades, and its embrace of globalization. The chapter also highlights India's military power, including its impressive army and navy, as well as its nuclear capabilities. It explores India's regional stability, emphasizing its role as the largest and most stable democracy in South Asia.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this essay include regional hegemony, economic growth, globalization, military power, nuclear capabilities, regional stability, South Asia, India, foreign policy, and strategic partnerships.
- Citation du texte
- Francis Maiava (Auteur), 2014, How can India become a regionl hegemon? Obstacles and beneficient factors, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/316192
