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17May 2025

Trump’s Middle East Strategy: Sanctions, Syria, and Shifting Alliances

Trump’s Middle East Strategy: Sanctions, Syria, and Shifting Alliances Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , International Treaties & Agreements Focus: U.S. President Donald Trump recently met Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria’s new de facto leader …

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10May 2025

India Counters Pakistan-Turkey Defence and Strategic Nexus

India Counters Pakistan-Turkey Defence and Strategic Nexus Why in the News ? India repelled a massive Pakistani drone attack, with preliminary investigations revealing Turkish-made drones. This highlights the growing military and strategic partnership between Turkey and Pakistan, which poses challenges for India’s national security and regional diplomacy. Growing Defence Collaboration Between Pakistan and Turkey: Over …

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06May 2025

US-China Talks, Dollar Fall, Saudi Oil Push

US-China Talks, Dollar Fall, Saudi Oil Push Why in the News ? China has expressed willingness to negotiate with the US on high tariffs, the US dollar is declining, prompting Asian central banks to adjust reserves, and Saudi Arabia has announced a significant oil supply boost, reshaping global economic and energy dynamics. US-China Tariff Thaw …

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05May 2025

INDIA MUST RETHINK ITS ARCTIC OUTLOOK

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? The Arctic, traditionally a zone of scientific collaboration and environmental preservation, is witnessing rising geopolitical tensions. Military and strategic competition in the region is intensifying due to shifting global power dynamics. Russia has become …

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03May 2025

Bagram Airbase: Geopolitical Flashpoint in Afghanistan’s Heartland

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 …

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03May 2025

India Shapes Global Order

India 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 …

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26Apr 2025

Crimea’s Strategic Significance and Trump’s Peace Proposal

Crimea’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 ? …

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26Apr 2025

Pakistan’s Crisis and Its Strategic Fallout on India

Pakistan’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 …

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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 …

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21Apr 2025

Globalisation Fades: Tariffs, Chips, And Strategic Shifts

Globalisation 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 …

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