Why India Refuses to Blink: Reality of the Colombo 'Track 2' Mirage
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Why in news
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified the nature of a Colombo conference, emphasizing India's firm stance against Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism despite diplomatic outreach.
Background
The conference in Colombo was hosted by a London-based think tank and included scholars, former diplomats, and military/intelligence veterans. India maintains a policy of non-engagement with Pakistan due to persistent cross-border terrorism following the Uri and Pulwama attacks.
Facts for Prelims
- PostVikram Misri: Serving Foreign Secretary of India
- FactIndia's counter-terrorism stance is rooted in responses to the Uri and Pulwama attacks
- PlaceColombo: Capital of Sri Lanka, often a hub for regional diplomatic dialogues
For Mains
Q. Analyze India's 'principled engagement' policy towards Pakistan in the context of persistent cross-border terrorism and the limitations of Track 2 diplomacy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Track 2 Limitations: The difficulty of translating academic and non-governmental dialogues into actionable security concessions on terrorism
- Strategic Autonomy: India's insistence on bilateral resolution over multilateral pressure to address internal security threats
Keywords: Track 2 Diplomacy · State-sponsored terrorism · Principled Engagement · Counter-terrorism · Strategic Autonomy
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