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Bagram Airbase: Geopolitical Flashpoint in Afghanistan’s Heartland Why in the News ? Former US President Donald Trump claimed China now occupies Bagram Airfield, a key strategic base in Afghanistan vacated by the US in 2021. The Taliban denied Chinese presence, asserting full control over Bagram without any foreign troops or agreements. Strategic History of Bagram …
Read MoreIndia Shapes Global Order Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, India stands at a global economic and strategic turning point amid the breakdown of old multilateral institutions, rising Asian dominance, and shifting global value chains post-WTO and globalization. Introduction India is at a turning point in global affairs, just …
Read MoreCrimea’s Strategic Significance and Trump’s Peace Proposal Why in the News ? Former US President Donald Trump proposed recognizing Crimea as part of Russia to end the Ukraine war, potentially reversing a long-standing US foreign policy stance. The move raises concerns over legitimizing territorial annexation and compromising Ukraine’s sovereignty. Why Crimea Matters to Russia ? …
Read MorePakistan’s Crisis and Its Strategic Fallout on India Syllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: A recent terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir, linked to Pakistan-backed groups, has highlighted Pakistan’s worsening internal instability. Amidst political chaos, economic distress, and rising insurgencies, the Pakistani military …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreGlobalisation Fades: Tariffs, Chips, And Strategic Shifts Why in News ? The revival of high tariffs and industrial policies in the U.S., under Donald Trump and Joe Biden, marks the decline of hyper-globalisation rooted in Adam Smith and David Ricardo’s free trade theories, especially in the semiconductor sector. From Classical Trade Theories to Globalisation Scottish …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 3 – Artificial Intelligence , uses, impact in international relations and strategic affairs Focus : This article critically evaluates the strategic implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly the idea of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), through a detailed analysis of proposals equating AI with nuclear weapons. It challenges flawed analogies, discusses issues with …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The US has sanctioned UAE-based Indian Jugwinder Singh Brar and his four companies for allegedly aiding Iran’s oil trade. This action is part of Washington’s ongoing “maximum pressure” campaign aimed at disrupting Iranian oil exports and related networks. Who Was Sanctioned and Why ? The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The US imposed a 10% tariff on imports from Australia-governed Heard and McDonald Islands, which have no trade activity. Experts are puzzled, calling it symbolic or erroneous, given the islands’ ecological value and status as a protected nature reserve. Background and Geopolitical Context: The US President recently imposed a 10% …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? China’s state-owned companies, CGN and CNNC, are expanding nuclear energy projects in Africa, securing MoUs with countries like Nigeria and Uganda. This dominance challenges other players, including India, seeking uranium resources for its nuclear energy goals. Africa’s Growing Nuclear Energy Ambitions: The Russia-Ukraine war highlighted the need for energy security, …
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