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ASIAN POLITICAL PARTIES CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW RESPECT WHY IN THE NEWS ? The International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) unanimously adopted the Seoul Declaration during its 13th General Assembly, held from November 4–6, 2026. It called for respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law amid rising geopolitical tensions. SEOUL DECLARATION: KEY …
Read MoreRise 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-NEW ZEALAND TRADE TIES SET TO SCALE NEW HEIGHTS Why in the News? The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has entered into force, opening new avenues for trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement builds on longstanding bilateral relations, characterised by shared interests in cricket, cultural exchanges and strong people-to-people …
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 MoreIn the Iran War, No Clarity on What a Win Might Look Like Syllabus: GS – 2 – Iran-Israel issues , Gulf crisis Focus : The Iran war highlights the limitations of military superiority when strategic objectives and termination conditions remain unclear. Iran’s asymmetric capabilities, US ammunition constraints, economic coercion and the risks surrounding the …
Read MoreNATO PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS UKRAINE’S DEFENCE PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Development: On October 23, 2026, NATO announced Ukraine’s inclusion in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s Security Cooperation Support Partnership. New Opportunities: The initiative enables Ukrainian defence companies to access NATO procurement contracts and benefit from the agency’s technical expertise. Strategic Significance: …
Read MoreTHIS ISN’T THE UN WE NEED Why in the News? On the occasion of the UN’s 81st anniversary, former Indian envoy to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, examined the organisation’s declining effectiveness and the role of member states in its shortcomings. Despite ongoing wars, disregard by powerful countries and delays in institutional reforms, public opinion surveys …
Read MoreIndia-Bangladesh Ties After Hasina Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, reports of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible visit to New Delhi have renewed attention towards bilateral relations, historical tensions, strategic concerns, and future cooperation between neighbours. Introduction India and Bangladesh share deep historical, cultural, geographical, and economic connections. …
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 MoreSCO AND INDIA–PAKISTAN ENGAGEMENT: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY AMID REGIONAL TENSIONS Why in the News? India participated in the SCO National Coordinators’ meeting in Islamabad, marking the first official Indian delegation visit to Pakistan since Operation Sindoor. The development assumes significance amid continuing differences over terrorism and Kashmir, while Türkiye has indicated interest in deeper SCO engagement. …
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