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ASIAN POLITICAL PARTIES CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW RESPECT WHY IN THE NEWS ? The International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) unanimously adopted the Seoul Declaration during its 13th General Assembly, held from November 4–6, 2026. It called for respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law amid rising geopolitical tensions. SEOUL DECLARATION: KEY …
Read MoreTHIS ISN’T THE UN WE NEED Why in the News? On the occasion of the UN’s 81st anniversary, former Indian envoy to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, examined the organisation’s declining effectiveness and the role of member states in its shortcomings. Despite ongoing wars, disregard by powerful countries and delays in institutional reforms, public opinion surveys …
Read MoreMarco Rubio’s India Visit: Strengthening Trade, Energy and Strategic Cooperation US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s October 20–21, 2026, visit to India marked a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations amid trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. During discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Rubio indicated that the long-pending *India-US trade deal* was nearing finalisation, …
Read MoreReading Sino-US Signals: “Strategic Competition” vs “Strategic Stability” Syllabus: GS – 2 – Bilateral relations , World peace Focus The article examines the evolving US-China relationship amid strategic competition in trade, artificial intelligence, technology, critical minerals, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. It highlights the emerging concept of “strategic stability”, wherein both powers seek to manage intense …
Read MoreYouth Perceptions Reshaping India’s Foreign Policy Narrative Syllabus: GS-2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News ? The ORF Foreign Policy Survey 2025: Young India and the Middle East examined the views of over 5,000 young Indians aged 18–35. The survey highlighted strong support for Operation Sindoor, concerns …
Read MoreUN Blacklists Israel, Russia Over Conflict Violence Why in the News ? The United Nations has, for the first time, included Israel and Russia in its annual blacklist of parties accused of conflict-related sexual violence, citing verified incidents involving detainees, prisoners of war, and civilians in conflict zones. This ex post facto listing follows documented …
Read MoreIsrael Pushes Deeper Into Lebanon Amid Talks Why in the News ? Israeli troops advanced beyond the Litani River into southern Lebanon while direct military talks between Israel and Lebanon were held in Washington. The development coincides with renewed efforts to implement the ceasefire and address the role of Hezbollah in the region, with implications …
Read MoreMichelle Bachelet Awarded Indira Gandhi Peace Prize Why in the News? Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2024 from Sonia Gandhi. The award recognizes her global contributions to human rights, gender equality, and institutional reforms during her leadership in Chile and at the United Nations. Bachelet’s …
Read MoreChina–Japan Tensions Rise Over Senkaku Islands Patrol Why in the News? China’s Coast Guard patrolled the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions with Japan following Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remark that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response. The incident has deepened diplomatic strain amid China’s growing assertiveness in the East China Sea, raising …
Read MoreReaffirming India-Bhutan Ties Amid Strategic Shifts Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bhutan highlighted India’s commitment to strengthening ties amid Bhutan’s domestic …
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