Interpret the given picture and answer the following questions:-

(a) The US hegemony is being constrained in the current scenario. Justify with two suitable examples.

(b) Assess the steps taken by India to deal with US hegemony in the current scenario.

(a) The US hegemony is being constrained in the current scenario. This can be justified with the following examples:

China is growing fast as an economy, which is posing as a threat to the US hegemony.

The world is now shifting from a unipolar system to a multipolar system. This implies multiple centres of power in the world.

(b) The steps taken by India to deal with US hegemony in the current scenario are:

In terms of international collaboration with the US may have a benefit on the military fronts. However, some economists argue that India must try to build its own economy and not seek any help from the US.

It is also possible that the growing interests among the two countries can prove to be a benefit for India. This is an excellent opportunity and should not be wasted as it will only be a disaster in the long run.

Another viewpoint is that India should lead a coalition among the developing countries. Over time, it may even become more powerful than the US hegemony.