News: Recently, India decided to send a consignment of medicines to Afghanistan. The medicines were sent on a return flight of a plane that brought evacuees to India last week. This along with previous initiatives are aimed to improve India-Afghan ties. Read more: Allow unimpeded aid into Afghanistan, say NSAs in Delhi Declaration About Afghanistan… Continue reading India-Afghanistan relations: India sending medical aid to Afghanistan is a sign of thaw in bilateral relations
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Iran-Pak Rivalry In Afghanistan Works For India
News: Indian concerns about the repercussions of ISI activities in Afghanistan holds little importance owing to the different interests of the regional powers. Iran, in this context, is important for India as both countries want to resist Pakistan’s domination in Afghanistan. Why there is a conflict between Iran and Pakistan? Both countries chose their intelligence… Continue reading Iran-Pak Rivalry In Afghanistan Works For India
Countries at COP26 launch plan for net-zero shipping lanes
What is the News? The United Kingdom has announced the launch of the Clydebank Declaration on Green Shipping Corridors at the COP26 conference in Glasgow. What is the Clydebank Declaration? The Clydebank Declaration aims to set up green shipping corridors, which are zero-emission maritime routes between 2 (or more) ports. As part of the declaration,… Continue reading Countries at COP26 launch plan for net-zero shipping lanes
How to play the Kabul game?
Synopsis: After the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, India needs to evolve a strategy to secure its interest in the region. Introduction India recently held Delhi regional security dialogue on Afghanistan. It was attended by security chiefs of Russia, Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Though Pakistan and China were also invited, they… Continue reading How to play the Kabul game?
Jaishankar urges CICA foreign ministers to ensure Afghan soil not used for supporting terrorism
What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has attended the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures(CICA) Ministerial 2021 in Kazakhstan. What is the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures(CICA)? CICA is a multinational forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia. The idea of convening CICA was first proposed by… Continue reading Jaishankar urges CICA foreign ministers to ensure Afghan soil not used for supporting terrorism
PM calls on SCO to act against radicalization
What is the News? The annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) was held in Tajikistan’s capital city of Dushanbe. What are the key highlights of the summit? Dushanbe Declaration: At the summit, the countries adopted the Dushanbe Declaration. The declaration called for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, with representatives from all ethnic, religious, and… Continue reading PM calls on SCO to act against radicalization
Prime Minister chairs 13th BRICS Summit
What is the news? Indian PM chaired the 13th BRICS Summit, which was held virtually. The Summit stressed the need to prevent Afghanistan from being used as a staging ground for terrorist attacks against other countries, as well as a sanctuary for terrorists. The BRICS nations also collectively adopted the “New Delhi Declaration“. The theme… Continue reading Prime Minister chairs 13th BRICS Summit
A Taliban-led Afghanistan and the Chinese conundrum
Synopsis: This article explains the impact of US exit from Afghanistan on Pakistan and China. Introduction After postponing the announcement twice, Taliban spokesmen have said that they expect to have a new government in Afghanistan this week. The Taliban announced this after they captured the Afghan capital Kabul more than three weeks ago. The real… Continue reading A Taliban-led Afghanistan and the Chinese conundrum
Noble intentions: About the UNSC resolution on Taliban
Synopsis The UN must ensure that the Taliban uphold human rights and give up terror tactics. Introduction Recently, the UN Security Council, under India’s Presidency, adopted Resolution 2593. The resolution was sponsored by France, UK and USA. Along with 13 other members, India voted in favour of the resolution and amongst permanent ‘members’ Russia and… Continue reading Noble intentions: About the UNSC resolution on Taliban
A Power Cut For India
Source: This post is based on the article “A Power Cut For India” published in The Times of India on 31st August 2021. Relevance: This article explains the link between India’s economic performance and geopolitical developments. Synopsis: The setback in Afghanistan highlights a recent decline in the country’s geopolitical & economic weight. Context India’s external… Continue reading A Power Cut For India
