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04Apr 2026

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Global Strategic Balance Dynamics

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Global Strategic Balance Dynamics  Syllabus: GS-2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests ,Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests ,International Treaties & Agreements Why in the News ? The ongoing US–Israel confrontation with Iran has significantly altered the strategic calculus in West Asia, expanding beyond …

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02Apr 2026

Gulf Security Changing Dynamics

Gulf Security Changing Dynamics Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood  Why in the News? Recently, the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has intensified, causing regional instability, closure of key routes, and forcing West Asian countries to rethink their security strategies and alliances. Introduction     The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran …

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28Mar 2026

Gulf War: Regional Power Shifts

Gulf War Dynamics Reshape Regional Power Balance Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, International Treaties & Agreements, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News ? The ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran and evolving responses of Gulf nations like UAE and Saudi Arabia have reshaped West Asian geopolitics. Rising tensions …

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10Mar 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran’s New Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei Becomes Iran’s Third Supreme Leader Why in News ? Iran’s Assembly of Experts has appointed Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.–Israeli strike. The leadership change has triggered strong international reactions and geopolitical attention, raising concerns about women’s rights and gender equality …

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02Mar 2026

Indian Refiners Brace for Oil Price Shock: The Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz

Indian Refiners Brace for Oil Price Shock: The Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz India’s oil refineries are preparing for a possible surge in crude oil prices due to rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, particularly following heightened military confrontations involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Central to these concerns is the Strait …

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21Feb 2026

Iran Strait Closure Amid Nuclear Talks

Iran Strait Closure Amid Nuclear Talks Why in the News? Iran announced a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire military drills while engaging in indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva. The move signals strategic posturing amid progress in talks over Iran’s disputed nuclear programme, reminiscent of the complex process …

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16Dec 2025

India–Oman Visit: Beyond Routine Diplomacy

THE OMAN VISIT IS MORE THAN A ROUTINE DIPLOMATIC TRIP Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Oman on December 17 as part of a three-nation tour (Jordan, Oman, Ethiopia) from December 15–18. The visit comes amid regional geopolitical uncertainties, including post–Gaza ceasefire instability, tariff wars, energy transitions, and emerging connectivity corridors. 2025 …

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10Dec 2025

Yellow Line: A New Gaza Border Map

Yellow Line Proposal Could Redefine Gaza Border Why in the News? Israel’s military chief has referred to the proposed Yellow Line in Gaza as a “new border”, raising concerns over the future of the ceasefire plan, territorial control, and the feasibility of US-backed efforts to rebuild and demilitarise Gaza under international supervision. This situation calls …

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