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Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council Why in the News ? Five countries—Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe—have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term beginning on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2028. Newly Elected Non-Permanent Members of UNSC The …
Read MoreRubio Signals Caution on Iran Nuclear Talks Why in the News ? US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s testimony before the US Congress provided important insights into the evolving Iran nuclear negotiations, tensions in West Asia, the future of sanctions, and the broader geopolitical implications involving Israel, China, Russia, and global energy security. Iran Nuclear …
Read MoreIndia-China Boundary Talks Challenge Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, discussions on an “early harvest” boundary settlement between India and China regained attention after official meetings referred to border delimitation, raising concerns about possible changes in India’s long-standing negotiating position. Introduction The India-China boundary dispute remains one of the …
Read MoreIMEC IS CAUGHT BETWEEN COMMERCE AND GEOPOLITICS Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood. Global Groupings and India’s interest. Why in the News? The ongoing Iran conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have revived debates on secure global connectivity. The crisis has highlighted vulnerabilities in existing trade routes while simultaneously strengthening the strategic …
Read MoreIndia and Australia Strengthen Defence Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific India and Australia have agreed to further strengthen defence cooperation for a free, open, peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific, with emphasis on sustainable development and environmental democracy. The issue was discussed during the Second India–Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, held in New Delhi on 1 June 2026. …
Read MoreUN Blacklists Israel, Russia Over Conflict Violence Why in the News ? The United Nations has, for the first time, included Israel and Russia in its annual blacklist of parties accused of conflict-related sexual violence, citing verified incidents involving detainees, prisoners of war, and civilians in conflict zones. This ex post facto listing follows documented …
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 MoreQUAD Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security And Strategic Cooperation Framework Why in the News ? The QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi reviewed progress on Indo-Pacific cooperation and launched the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration. The grouping also reaffirmed its commitment to counter-terrorism, critical technologies, maritime security, and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Key Outcomes …
Read MoreIndia Abstains On UN Climate Change Resolution Vote Why in the News ? India abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly resolution supporting the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate obligations, citing concerns over its impact on the UNFCCC framework and climate negotiations involving environmental clearances and international commitments. India’s Position …
Read MoreUS VS IRAN SHOWS WHY IT IS NOT ABOUT MILITARY POWER, BUT MANIPULATING RISK Why in the News? The ongoing US–Iran tensions and the fragile “phone peace” have revived debates on coercive diplomacy and strategic risk management practices, paralleling how Basel 3 frameworks address systemic vulnerabilities in global financial systems. The situation highlights how modern …
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