QUESTION PYQ 08
GS4
10 marks
Carl von Clausewitz once said, "War is a diplomacy by other means." Critically analyse the above statement in the present context of contemporary geo-political conflict.
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
For War, Diplomacy & Contemporary Conflict, analyse in sequence: first, Carl von Clausewitz once said, "War is a diplomacy by other means." Critically; then, analyse the above statement in the present context of contemporary geo-political conflict.. Keep evidence and the conclusion tied to these exact limbs.
Critically analyseAnswer exactly what the question asks.
Demand-wise check
- 1Carl von Clausewitz once said, "War is a diplomacy by other means." Critically≈55 words
- 2analyse the above statement in the present context of contemporary geo-political conflict≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Interpret/define War, Diplomacy & Contemporary ConflictCore ethical principleCompeting value or limitPublic-service applicationConcrete examplePrincipled conclusion
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- Giving only one side on War, Diplomacy & Contemporary Conflict; the directive requires a limitation, counter-view or implementation test before the final judgment
Value addition
- War, Diplomacy & Contemporary Conflict: ethical balance triangle — principle → competing value → public-interest resolution
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
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