ForeignAffairs Archives

24Apr 2025

India Imposes Diplomatic, Treaty Sanctions on Pakistan

Why in the News ? In response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, India has taken stringent diplomatic and strategic actions against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and expelling military advisors from respective High Commissions. India’s Strategic and Diplomatic Response: India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (1960) with Pakistan “in …

China’s Foreign Policy: Key Decision-Makers and Structures

Why in the News? India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met top Chinese foreign policy officials, highlighting China’s party-state governance model where the CPC dominates decision-making. The role of the Foreign Affairs Commission, IDCPC, and MFA in shaping China’s diplomacy is crucial. Key Decision-Making Bodies: Politburo Standing Committee (PBSC) sets overall foreign policy direction. CPC Central …

Is India Really ‘Neighbourhood First’?

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? Recent tensions highlight that several neighbouring countries have expressed dissatisfaction with India’s actions and policies. Raises the question – is it time for India to introspect whether its actions or policies have contributed to …

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India Imposes Diplomatic, Treaty Sanctions on Pakistan

China’s Foreign Policy: Key Decision-Makers and Structures

Is India Really ‘Neighbourhood First’?