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Contemporary South Asia
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Examine the cartoons given below and answer the questions that follow :

See the cartoons given below and answer the questions that follow : (i) Interpret the role of two key players who are also interested in the region. (ii) Is there any commonality between their perspectives ?

See the cartoons given below and answer the questions that follow : (i) Interpret the role of two key players who are also interested in the region. (ii) Is there any commonality between their perspectives ?

(i) Explain the role of two key players who are also interested in the region.

(ii) Is there any commonality between their perspectives ?

Answer

(i) China and USA are the two key players in the region. Sino-lndian relations have improved significantly during the last ten years. As shown in the cartoon (I), two leaders from India and China are exchanging agreements regarding trade commerce and economy. It is being resented by Pakistan who wants China to stick to ‘core’ issues (i.e., border issue) with India.



(ii) Second cartoon shows the role of USA in South Asian region. The US has good relations with both India and Pakistan and therefore works as a moderator in India-Pakistan relations. In the cartoon the US has been shown as a referee in tennis match between India and Pakistan.


(iii) Both China and USA want to have economic ties i.e., trade and commerce in the region in this age of liberalisation and globalisation.

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