PSIR Brief #70

Today’s brief covers these important themes:

 Brahma Chellaney in Project Syndicate focuses on India and the U.S as global partners but regional rivals in South Asia.

Luis Núñez Vera in Observer Research Foundation analysis the relation between maritime security, geo-economics and climate governance.

Shashank Ranjan in The Hindu talks about winning Adivasi trust through participatory democracy.

UPSC has previously asked question on these themes:

• PSIR 2025: “India continues to invoke its time-tested policy of strategic autonomy vis-à-vis both the United States of America and Russia by rejecting US’ offer of mediation on Kashmir issue and by refusing to criticize Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. Comment.”
• GS Paper 1, 2025: “Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.”
• GS Paper 3, 2025: “Why is maritime security vital to protect India’s sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.”
• GS Paper 3, 2025: “The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE?”
• PSIR 2024: “India and USA have become such strong strategic partners that they need not become formal allies. Comment.”

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