Essay Topic: "What are the hurdles in our way to becoming a truly independent state?"

1. Introduction

2. What is meant by "Truly Independent State" ?

a. State sovereignty
b. Territorial Integrity
c. Military Strength and Deterrence
d. Political Stability and Robust Institutional structure
e. Positive international image
f. Economic stoutness and Investment opportunities
g. Power of people (Resourceful population)
h. Effective role in national and international politics

3. Do truly independence states really exist ?

a. Democratic norms and its impact on states
b. Global Politics and hegemony of world powers
c. Global Economy and the role of nation states
d. Territorial disputes and independence of states

4. Obstruction in the path of true independence

a. Lack of implementation of International Law
b. Hegemony of world powers and their dictatorial attitude
c. Biased attitude of world community
i) Palestine Issue: Territorial Integrity and misuse of power
ii) Kashmir Issue: Right of self determination sidelined

5. How can true independence be achieved ?

a. Respect of state sovereignty and territorial integrity at global and regional level
b. Effective participation of regional and world organizations in promoting and guarding state's independence
c. Discrmination towards states needs to be stopped
d. Equal opportunities to all for attaining prosperity and welfare

6. Conclusion

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