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Iran Allows India Passage Through Strategic Hormuz Strait Why in the News ? Amid escalating West Asia conflict, Iran has allowed India and four other countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil route requiring stringent environmental clearances for maritime operations. The move highlights shifting geopolitics, maritime security concerns aligned with …
Read MoreRaisina Dialogue 2026 Begins in New Delhi Why in the News ? The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue was inaugurated in New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb as Chief Guest. The global forum brings together leaders and experts to discuss major geopolitical and geo-economic challenges, including issues of …
Read MoreIRGC Claims Control Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz Why in the News ? Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy route, amid escalating West Asia conflict and Israeli strikes on Tehran, raising concerns over oil supply disruptions and maritime security. IRGC Claim Over Strait …
Read MoreInternational Law Is Not Dead: Defending the Resilience of a Rules-Based Global Order Syllabus: GS 2 International relations Focus area The article analyses the contemporary crisis facing international law amid rising geopolitical conflicts and populist-authoritarian trends. It argues that despite repeated violations—particularly of the prohibition on the use of force—international law remains resilient. Beyond …
Read MoreINDIA TESTED: FROM U.S. SANCTIONS TO ONE-SIDED TRADE DEAL Syllabus: GS 2: India and International Relations Bilateral Agreements Why in the News? India and the United States have announced a Framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal trade, following months of negotiations triggered by U.S.-imposed 50% tariffs. However, unilateral announcements from Washington and conditions linked …
Read MoreIsrael Recognises Somaliland, Sparking Regional Diplomatic Fallout Why in the News? Israel has become the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent nation, announcing full diplomatic ties. The move has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Türkiye and Djibouti, raising concerns over sovereignty, stability and international law. This diplomatic shift could have far-reaching implications, …
Read MoreTrump’s Ukraine Peace Plan and India’s Strategic Stakes Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News ? Former US President Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial Ukraine peace plan, proposing a major shift in US–Russia relations by reintegrating Moscow into the Western order. This has …
Read MoreIndia’s Strategic Future Lies in a Stronger Asian Alignment Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Regional Groupings ,Look East to Act East , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News ? India’s foreign policy is undergoing a significant shift as global power moves from the West toward …
Read MoreStrengthening Europe–Indo-Pacific Partnership for Shared Resilience Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Important International Institutions ,Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests ,India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News ? The 4th EU–Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum is being held in Brussels, marking a renewed push to deepen cooperation between Europe and Indo-Pacific nations. …
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 …
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