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Today’s brief covers these important themes:
C Raja Mohan in The Indian Express talks about Japan’s new security role amid America’s uncertainty and China’s rise.
Ashok K. Kantha in The Hindu focuses on China’s “early harvest” trap in the India-China boundary talks.
Bahram Kalviri in Deccan Herald analysis India’s West Asia policy.
UPSC has previously asked question on these themes:
- PSIR 2025: “Historical ties between India and Japan grew into a ‘special strategic and global partnership’. Comment.”
- PSIR 2025: “India maintains strong ties with countries that will assure a free and open Indo-Pacific and guarantee greater connectivity with rest of the world. Analyze.”
- GS-II 2025: “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: “Bhutan has historically been an ally of India, but the China-Bhutan border related issues have become a security issue for India. Discuss.”
- GS-II 2024: ‘The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.’ Explain this statement with examples.
