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| Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 19 -August – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Kurt M. Campbell and Rush Doshi in Foreign Affairs talks about how American Allies collapse is overstated and they are held together by material interests. C. Raja Mohan in The Indian Express discusses the importance of India – Japan cooperation in changing world order. Ninad D Sheth in Firstpost analysis the impact of Mecca pact on regional powers. UPSC has previously asked question on these themes: • PSIR 2025, Paper II: “Historical ties between India and Japan grew into a ‘special strategic and global partnership’. Comment.” • GS 2025, Paper II: “Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India’s foreign policy, and is linked with India’s overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries.” How would you integrate energy security with India’s foreign policy trajectories in the coming years? • PSIR 2024, Paper II: “Critically examine continuity and change in India’s Palestine policy amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.” • PSIR 2024, Paper II: “Does the idea of the 21st century as ‘Asian century’ continue to remain feasible given growing friction between India and China?” • PSIR 2023, Paper II: “Discuss the various constraints on American hegemony today. Which of these are likely to become more prominent in the future?” • PSIR 2023, Paper II: “Discuss the significance of ‘West Asia Quad’ in the light of India’s ‘Look West’ policy.” | Click Here to Download |
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