{"id":21001,"date":"2024-01-03T07:53:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T07:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=21001"},"modified":"2024-01-29T06:30:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T06:30:59","slug":"indias-relations-with-israel-have-of-late-acquired-a-depth-and-diversity-which-cannot-be-rolled-back-discuss-10-marks-150-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/indias-relations-with-israel-have-of-late-acquired-a-depth-and-diversity-which-cannot-be-rolled-back-discuss-10-marks-150-words\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cIndia\u2019s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.\u201d Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In recent years, the diplomatic landscape has witnessed a transformative evolution in the relationship between India and Israel, marking a departure from historical norms. This paradigm shift is characterized by a profound depth and diversity, rendering it irrevocable. Historically, India maintained a cautious approach to its ties with Israel, given the complexities of its geopolitical positioning. However, the contemporary era has witnessed a strategic recalibration, with both nations recognizing the mutual benefits of a robust partnership. The depth of this relationship is evident not only in the defense and security collaboration but also in areas such as technology, agriculture, and innovation. The multifaceted nature of their engagement, spanning economic, cultural, and technological domains, underscores the irreversible nature of this bilateral bond. As both nations continue to navigate shared challenges and capitalize on common interests, the burgeoning ties between India and Israel are poised to shape the dynamics of regional and global diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> India and its neighbourhood- relations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eadff037629\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/indias-relations-with-israel-have-of-late-acquired-a-depth-and-diversity-which-cannot-be-rolled-back-discuss-10-marks-150-words\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/indias-relations-with-israel-have-of-late-acquired-a-depth-and-diversity-which-cannot-be-rolled-back-discuss-10-marks-150-words\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/indias-relations-with-israel-have-of-late-acquired-a-depth-and-diversity-which-cannot-be-rolled-back-discuss-10-marks-150-words\/#Depth_and_Diversity_in_Indian-Israel_Relations\" title=\"Depth and Diversity in Indian-Israel Relations:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Depth and Diversity in Indian-Israel Relations:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/indias-relations-with-israel-have-of-late-acquired-a-depth-and-diversity-which-cannot-be-rolled-back-discuss-10-marks-150-words\/#Areas_of_Differences\" title=\"Areas of Differences:&nbsp;\">Areas of Differences:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/indias-relations-with-israel-have-of-late-acquired-a-depth-and-diversity-which-cannot-be-rolled-back-discuss-10-marks-150-words\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/indias-relations-with-israel-have-of-late-acquired-a-depth-and-diversity-which-cannot-be-rolled-back-discuss-10-marks-150-words\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the <\/strong>Introduction, try to write the background of Indian-Israel relations<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body,&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Discuss the depth and diversity in relations.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to end your answer by asserting that both nations have a very good relationship.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India and Israel are two important democracies in South Asia and the Middle East. The diplomatic relations between the two nations were established in 1992, but the relations had little engagement for a long period. The diplomatic relations between India and Israel were established in 1992. Since then, especially during the Kargil war when Israel\u2019s MOSSAD helped India\u2019s RAW by providing critical intelligence inputs, relations between both countries have gained strength both in-depth and diversity. The present Israeli PM describes bilateral relations between the two nations as<strong> \u201cmarriage made in heaven.\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Depth_and_Diversity_in_Indian-Israel_Relations\"><\/span><strong>Depth and Diversity in Indian-Israel Relations:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Economic and Commercial Relations: <\/strong>Bilateral trade between the two countries has increased from $200 million in 1992 to more than $5.65 billion (excluding defense) in 2018-19, with the balance of trade in India\u2019s favor. Trade in diamonds constitutes about 40% of bilateral trade. In recent years, bilateral trade has diversified into several sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, water, IT, and telecom.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Defense<\/strong>: India has a very close defense relationship with Israel, and it is the largest buyer of Israeli arms.&nbsp; Barak 8 missile was jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and India&#8217;s Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation (DRDO); it is capable of protecting sea vessels and ground facilities from aircraft and cruise missiles. Recently India signed a nearly $ 2 billion defence deal with Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Agriculture<\/strong>: Both countries have a bilateral agreement (India-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Project) for cooperation in Agriculture. India has benefited from Israeli expertise and technologies in horticulture mechanization, protected cultivation, orchard and canopy management, nursery management, micro-irrigation, and post-harvest management. Israeli drip irrigation technologies and products are now widely used in India.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Investment<\/strong>: Indian companies are marking their presence in Israel through mergers and acquisitions and by opening branch offices like TCS, and State Bank of India. In 2019, India&#8217;s Lohia Group acquired Israeli defense company Light &amp; Strong.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Science &amp; Technology:<\/strong> Several MoUs have been signed in various fields of S&amp;T like MoU for establishing India Israel Industrial R&amp;D and Innovation Fund (i4F). India-Israel Cooperation Fund is aimed at promoting innovations through joint scientific and technological collaborations.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Security: <\/strong>There is cooperation on security issues, including a Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Counter-terrorism: <\/strong>India-Israel counterterrorism cooperation is quite robust and has been scaled up gradually over the last few years through a joint working group on terrorism.India is adopting hi-tech anti-infiltration systems and innovative tactics from Israel to safeguard its western and eastern border.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Cultural relation: <\/strong>India is known in Israel as an ancient nation with strong cultural traditions, and in popular Israeli perception, India is an attractive, alternative tourist destination.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Indian Community:<\/strong> There are approximately 85,000 Jews of Indian origin in Israel (with at least one Indian parent), who are all Israeli passport holders.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Areas_of_Differences\"><\/span><strong>Areas of Differences:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The difference in terms of Iran<\/strong> \u2013 Israel considers Iran an existential threat, while India, on the other, has a historical relationship&nbsp;<\/li><li>India finds the cooperation useful for energy supplies, and an alternative route through Chabahar port to Afghanistan and Central Asia&nbsp;<\/li><li>A different approach towards the Arab world \u2013 While Israel has inherent differences with Arab countries, India has significant stakes there&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>India\u2019s recent vote at the UN against America\u2019s move on Jerusalem was a reflection of that underlying reality.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Stand on China \u2013 China is Israel\u2019s largest trading partner in Asia, and there are strong technology and investment linkages.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In terms of Pakistan \u2013 Israel\u2019s interest lies in keeping open the possibility of relations, while there are serious tensions among India and Pakistan.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Technology Transfer\u2013 There exist differences between India and Israel over issues related to technology transfer, end-user agreements, and a proposed free trade agreement, more so given India\u2019s policy of \u2018Make in India\u2019.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Free trade agreement (FTA) is stuck because of the concerns from the Indian domestic industry.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The growing relations between India and Israel are based on pragmatism emerging global scenarios and mutual dependency and trust, which has now moved to the extent from where it cannot be rolled back.&nbsp; Hence, the Indo-Israeli bilateral ties will increasingly be shaped by the rapidly evolving geopolitical realities in Asia and the Middle East.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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