UPSC Civil Services · 2025 · GS 4

Ethical Issues in International Relations and funding

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.

Original exam: 10 marks

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