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NATO Ankara Summit Signals New Defence Challenges For India Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Important International Institutions Why in the News? The NATO Ankara Summit (July 7–8, 2026) adopted major commitments on collective defence, higher defence spending, support for Ukraine, and strengthening the European Defence Industrial Base (DIB). The summit has significant implications for …
Read MoreLithuania Removes Soviet War Graves Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions Why in the News ? Lithuania is relocating Soviet Red Army graves and memorials as part of its de-Sovietisation policy following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The move has intensified diplomatic tensions with Russia, which has accused Lithuania of attempting to rewrite history. Lithuania’s De-Sovietisation Drive Lithuania …
Read MoreIndia Must Secure Bab-el-Mandeb Through Maritime Leadership Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their Mandate, Security Challenges & their Management in Border AreasInfrastructure Why in the News ? Rising tensions in West Asia have shifted global attention from the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, …
Read MoreIndia Hosts Sixteenth BRICS Health Ministers Meeting In Chandigarh Why in the News ? India is hosting the 16th BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting in Chandigarh, bringing together Health Ministers and senior officials from BRICS countries to strengthen cooperation in health security, digital health, pandemic preparedness, and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Key Highlights of the 16th …
Read MoreFROM 1991, THREE FOREIGN POLICY LESSONS FOR MANAGING DISRUPTION OF CERTAINTIES Syllabus: GS 3: Effects of liberalisation on the economy. Economic reforms. Why in the News? The continuing Russia–Ukraine War, renewed instability in the Middle East, and disruptions in global energy supply chains have revived comparisons with the geopolitical crises of 1990–91. The article …
Read MoreNEW TRADE PACT A WIN-WIN FOR INDIA AND U.K. Syllabus: GS 2: Effects of policies and politics of countries on India’s interest. Groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on 15 July 2026, marking a major milestone …
Read MoreChina’s Ballistic Missile Test Raises Indo-Pacific Security Concerns Why in the News ? China recently conducted its first publicly reported submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test in international waters, demonstrating significant advances in its nuclear capabilities. The test has raised strategic concerns for India, the US and China dynamics, and other Indo-Pacific countries regarding regional …
Read MoreCHINA’S HELIUM EXPORT BAN AND ITS GLOBAL STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS Why in the News? Export Restriction: China has temporarily suspended helium exports, intensifying concerns over disruptions in the global supply chain of this critical industrial gas. Strategic Importance: The move comes amid Russia’s export restrictions and West Asia tensions, highlighting helium’s growing role in semiconductors, healthcare, …
Read MoreIndia Australia Strategic Partnership Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia, strengthening defence, technology, energy, and economic cooperation while highlighting the need to transform growing strategic convergence into lasting institutional alignment within the broader indo-pacific strategy. Introduction India and Australia have significantly strengthened their …
Read MoreFor the Indo-Pacific: Understanding the “G Minus Two” Strategy Syllabus: GS – 2 – Regional development, Indo Pacific Focus : The article focuses on India’s emerging “G Minus Two” strategy in the Indo-Pacific, which seeks to strengthen cooperation with major Asian powers such as Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. It emphasizes expanding …
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