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Rise of Global Middle Powers Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, discussions about middle powers have gained importance as global tensions increase and traditional institutions struggle to address international challenges through effective cooperation and shared leadership. Introduction The changing international situation has increased the importance of middle powers. These …
Read MoreIndia Balances Russia and West Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, the 2026 SCO and BRICS summits highlighted India’s changing diplomatic approach towards Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and Western powers, raising questions about its traditional policy of strategic autonomy. Introduction The 2026 SCO and BRICS summits revealed important changes in …
Read MoreA DECLINING UNITED NATIONS IS NOT GOOD NEWS FOR A RISING INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: Global and multinational Groupings India and international Relations Policies and Politics of countries and it’s effect on India Why in the News? India’s growing global influence is unfolding alongside concerns about the weakening effectiveness of the United Nations, particularly the Security …
Read MoreHOUTHIS: FROM LOCAL INSURGENCY TO RED SEA POWER WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) has evolved from a local Zaidi revivalist movement in Yemen into a powerful armed and governing authority controlling strategically important territory near the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Its growing maritime capabilities, economic autonomy and relationship with …
Read MoreA MALACCA-SINGAPORE MODEL FOR RESOLVING HORMUZ Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS ? Strategic Crisis: The ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis has disrupted global energy and maritime security, reviving debates over cooperative arrangements for reopening critical chokepoints. Historical Parallel: The Malacca-Singapore Straits …
Read MoreA SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH EUROPE IS LINKED TO OUR STRATEGIC AUTONOMY Syllabus: GS-2: International Relations India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? India’s expanding engagement with the European Union has gained strategic significance amid growing uncertainty in India-US relations and a fragmented global order. The reported conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, alongside …
Read MoreA SHARED DISASTER, BEYOND BORDERS AND GEOPOLITICS Why in the News? On August 26, 2026, a glacial collapse and landslide near the Nepal-China border triggered devastating flash floods across Nepal. The event, initially mistaken for a 4.4-magnitude earthquake, was later linked to glacial collapse and a landslide equivalent to a 5.2-magnitude seismic event. Preliminary estimates …
Read MoreTHE MECCA PACT AND THE RISE OF STRATEGIC HEDGING Syllabus: GS-2: Centre State Fiscal relation Governance Devolution of Power Why in the News? Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact in Mecca on August 7, potentially altering West Asian security calculations. The agreement reflects growing efforts …
Read MoreFROM 1991, THREE FOREIGN POLICY LESSONS FOR MANAGING DISRUPTION OF CERTAINTIES Syllabus: GS 3: Effects of liberalisation on the economy. Economic reforms. Why in the News? The continuing Russia–Ukraine War, renewed instability in the Middle East, and disruptions in global energy supply chains have revived comparisons with the geopolitical crises of 1990–91. The article …
Read MoreFor the Indo-Pacific: Understanding the “G Minus Two” Strategy Syllabus: GS – 2 – Regional development, Indo Pacific Focus : The article focuses on India’s emerging “G Minus Two” strategy in the Indo-Pacific, which seeks to strengthen cooperation with major Asian powers such as Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. It emphasizes expanding …
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