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India 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 MoreMarco Rubio’s India Visit: Strengthening Trade, Energy and Strategic Cooperation US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s October 20–21, 2026, visit to India marked a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations amid trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. During discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Rubio indicated that the long-pending *India-US trade deal* was nearing finalisation, …
Read MoreQUAD-AT-SEA SHIP OBSERVER MISSION: Why in the News? India has welcomed the commencement of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, announced during the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi in May 2026. The mission involves India, Australia, Japan and the United States, with officers from all four countries participating aboard Indian Coast Guard …
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 MoreIndia-US Navies Strengthen Cooperation Through EOD Exercise Why in the News ? The Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 began at Kochi on August 10 and will continue until August 14. The five-day exercise aims to improve interoperability, specialised skills and professional cooperation between both navies. Exercise 2026: Key Features and Objectives …
Read MoreQUAD Dialogue, Critical Minerals and India-US Cooperation: Competitive Exam Notes Why in News? The 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of India, the United States, Japan and Australia. It focused on the Indo-Pacific region, maritime security, supply chains, critical minerals, emerging technologies and …
Read MoreINDIA-US: FROM ESTRANGED TO ENGAGED TO RESTRAINED DEMOCRACIES Why in the News? The weaponisation of trade, finance and energy flows by the US, with its allies playing second fiddle, has deeply hurt Indian economic interests, impacting India’s economic rise and, as a consequence, its national security and global standing. India-US relations have evolved from “estranged …
Read MoreIndia And U.S. Stress Secure Maritime Trade Routes Why in the News ? During the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India, both countries emphasised the need for safe and unimpeded maritime commerce, particularly amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. India-U.S. Strategic Partnership …
Read MoreThe Fault Lines in India–US Relations: Why America Struggles to Accept India as an Equal Syllabus: GS – 2 – Foreign policy of India, India – US Relations Focus : The article examines the structural tensions in India–US relations in the context of Donald Trump’s policies. It highlights disagreements over energy security, China policy and …
Read MoreLOOKING BEYOND STRATEGIC AUTONOMY TOWARD THE QUAD POSSIBILITY Syllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Global Groupings and India’s interest. Why in the News? Renewed debates on India’s strategic autonomy and the relevance of the Quad grouping have intensified amid evolving U.S.-China relations and the deepening China-Russia strategic partnership, reshaping the regional security architecture and …
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