India-Japan Panel Eyes "G-Minus-Two" to Counter Major Powers Through Tech, Trade

Why in news

A panel discussion by IJCCI and University of Madras highlighted the 'G-Minus-Two' concept to strengthen India-Japan ties in tech and trade to counterbalance major powers.

Background

The Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI) organized the panel to discuss Indo-Pacific stability. Key focus areas include manufacturing, semiconductors, and AI as tools for economic and strategic counterbalancing.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyIJCCI: Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• S&TSemiconductors and AI are identified as core pillars for India-Japan technological collaboration
• FactThe 'G-Minus-Two' concept refers to a strategic economic and technological alignment between India and Japan

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of India-Japan strategic partnership in ensuring Indo-Pacific stability and countering the influence of major powers through technological cooperation.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Strategic autonomy
• Supply chain resilience
• Technological sovereignty
• Indo-Pacific security architecture

Keywords: Strategic autonomy · Supply chain resilience · Multilateral cooperation · Technological sovereignty · Counterbalancing

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