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23Sep 2026

Houthis: From Local Insurgency to Red Sea Power

HOUTHIS: FROM LOCAL INSURGENCY TO RED SEA POWER WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) has evolved from a local Zaidi revivalist movement in Yemen into a powerful armed and governing authority controlling strategically important territory near the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Its growing maritime capabilities, economic autonomy and relationship with …

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03Mar 2026

Indian Navy Ready: West Asia HADR

INDIAN NAVY SHIPS ON STANDBY FOR HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS IN WEST ASIA Why in the News? Regional Escalation: India is monitoring heightened security tensions in West Asia amid recent regional conflict, with procedural fairness in intelligence assessment and third party information verification protocols. Operational Readiness: Indian Navy ships under Operation Sankalp placed on standby for possible …

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27Sep 2025

Chabahar Port & West Asia Geopolitics Shift

Chabahar and the Changing West Asian Geopolitical Calculus Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, 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 United States’ termination of the sanctions waiver for India’s involvement …

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20Apr 2024

AT THE HEART OF IRAN-ISRAEL

Syllabus: GS-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations Why in the news? Recent escalations between Israel and Iran underscore the pivotal role of resolving Palestinian statehood for peace in West Asia. source:medium About The Iran-Israel Conflict: Recent escalations between Israel and Iran underscore the pivotal role of resolving the Palestinian statehood issue for …

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20Apr 2024

ISRAEL RESPONDS TO IRAN’S MISSILE BARRAGE WITH AN INITIAL LIMITED STRIKE.

Why in the news? Israeli military strikes Iran in apparent response to missile barrage; initial reactions subdued, suggesting mutual de-escalation efforts. source:theeconomist  About the Military Strike: The Israeli military reportedly struck Iran early Friday, in apparent response to Iran’s previous missile attack. Initial reports suggest the strike targeted a military air base near Isfahan, central …

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19Apr 2024

ISRAEL LAUNCHES RETALIATORY STRIKES AGAINST IRAN, FLIGHTS DIVERTED AFTER EXPLOSION HEARD IN ISFAHAN PROVINCE

Why in the news? Israel retaliates against Iran after recent attacks; explosion reported in Isfahan; tensions escalate; flights diverted; UN warns of peril. source:themercurynews About the Israel Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran: Israel responds with missile strikes against Iran following Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory. Recent attack comes after a devastating assault …

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