Author: Gaurav Yadav

The rise of economic nationalism and geopolitical tensions has led to a recent resurgence of protectionist sentiment globally, often referred to as de-globalization or slowbalisation. Table of Content Introduction Key Tools & Methods of Protectionism Protectionism in Present Context Arguments in favour of Protectionism Arguments against Protectionism Major Impacts of Rising Protectionism on India Introduction:… Continue reading Protectionism – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Global Financial Institutions are pivotal in shaping the global economic landscape. They play a crucial role in fostering global economic stability, facilitating trade, and promoting development in the present increasingly interconnected world. This article aims to study in detail International Economic Organizations, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group, and others such… Continue reading Global Financial Institutions – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a significant international forum of 121 countries. It represents a collective effort by developing nations, primarily from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, to assert their independence in global politics. 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of 1st Asia-Africa Summit, popularly called as Bandung Conference, which laid the foundation of Non-Aligned Movement… Continue reading Non-Aligned Movement – Challenges & Relevance – Explained Pointwise

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization that was established on 06 June 1997 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.  Table of Content  Introduction Key Organs of BIMSTEC Achievements of BIMSTEC Significance of BIMSTEC Challenges faced by BIMSTEC Way forward Introduction: Initially known as BIST-EC… Continue reading BIMSTEC – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The Indo-Pacific is the most important concept in 21st-century geopolitics and strategy. It is a modern term that defines a unified, interconnected, and dynamic super-region that stretches across two oceans. Table of Content  What is the Indo-Pacific Region? Significance of Indo-Pacific Region India’s interests in Indo-Pacific Various initiatives in the Indo-Pacific Region Challenges of Indo-Pacific… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Region – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

South Asia is one of the most culturally diverse, densely populated, and geopolitically critical regions in the world. It is a region defined by its immense scale, shared history, and complex political geography. Table of Content  Geographic Boundaries and Features Significance of the region Challenges faced by the region Various initiatives for cooperation in the… Continue reading South Asian Region – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The India-Iran bilateral relationship is a deeply historical, civilizational, and strategically complex partnership. It is characterized by India’s enduring need for energy security and regional connectivity balanced against the immense pressure of US sanctions and the need to maintain strong ties with Israel and the Gulf states. Table of Content  Significance of India-Iran Bilateral Relations… Continue reading India-Iran Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India-Israel relations are characterized by a strong, multi-dimensional strategic partnership that prioritizes defense, security, technology, agriculture, and innovation while showing remarkable political alignment on key global and regional issues. Table of Content  Historical development Significance of India-Israel Bilateral Relations Challenges in India-Israel Bilateral Relations Areas of cooperation between India & Israel Way Forward Historical development:… Continue reading India-Israel Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The India-Myanmar relationship is one of India’s most strategically important but geopolitically complex partnerships. The relationship is currently dominated by India’s competing needs for border security and its commitment to the Act East Policy, all while navigating the unstable political environment created by the 2021 military coup. Table of Content Historical Background Significance of Myanmar… Continue reading India-Myanmar Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The recent visit of the Afghan Taliban government’s Foreign Minister in India has been described as unprecedented & groundbreaking by several geopolitics experts. It is the Taliban’s highest-level visit to India since seizing power in 2021. In this regard, let us understand the significance & challenges in the India-Afghanistan relationship.  Table of Content Introduction What… Continue reading India-Afghanistan Relationship – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise