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| Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 2-July – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important issues: Peter Harrell in his article in Carnegie Endowment analysis the economic dominance of USA amid changes in international order. Sujan R. Chinoy in his article in ORF talks about strengthening of Indian Japan ties important for multipolar Asia. Anjan Ray & Famida Khan’s article in The Hindu focuses on unified national energy framework for India’s self-reliance. UPSC has previously asked question on these themes: PSIR PAPER II, 2025: “Trump’s unilateral imposition of reciprocal tariffs on scores of countries poses impending threat to the future of the rule-based multilateral global trading system under the WTO. What options do the WTO members have to salvage the organization?” PSIR PAPER II, 2025: “Historical ties between India and Japan grew into a ‘special strategic and global partnership’. Comment.” PSIR PAPER II, 2025: “Explain the non-traditional security threats in the context of food and environmental crises.” PSIR PAPER II, 2024: “Does the idea of the 21st century as ‘Asian century’ continue to remain feasible given the growing friction between India and China?” PSIR PAPER II, 2024: “Discuss the potential role that India could play as the leader of the Global South in realising the goal of establishing a new international economic order in the 21st century.” PSIR PAPER II, 2023: “Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) performs an important role in India’s strategic balancing act to withstand the dominance of China in Asia. Discuss.” | Click Here to Download |
In a world where political developments evolve rapidly and international dynamics shift constantly, staying informed is essential for every serious student of Political Science and International Relations (PSIR). The PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief is an initiative designed to bridge the gap between daily news events and their deeper theoretical, conceptual, and analytical relevance within the PSIR syllabus.
This daily brief provides a structured and comprehensive analysis of important national and international developments through the lens of political theory, comparative politics, Indian politics, and international relations.
Rather than merely reporting events, it seeks to explain why these developments matter, how they connect with core PSIR concepts, and what implications they hold for academic understanding and examination preparation.
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