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Germany as a development actor in a post-Merkel area

. Synopsis: The new Chancellor must enable global cooperation policies for a sustainable future with India and the world. Introduction The article highlights what role Germany should play as an important international agent in the fight against global challenges like climate change, fostering global sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda of the United… Continue reading Germany as a development actor in a post-Merkel area

India dithered over projecting naval power. Now it’s been pushed to the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific

Relevance: To know about India’s missed opportunities to improve international cooperation. Synopsis This article explains the opportunities that India missed, which ultimately led to the formation of the AUKUS alliance. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the opportunities India missed which led to the formation of the AUKUS alliance?3 What is the result of India’s inaction?4 What… Continue reading India dithered over projecting naval power. Now it’s been pushed to the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific

The importance of Quad meeting amidst current geopolitical flux

Synopsis: This article explains the previous Quad summit and the performance of Working groups and suggestions to improve Quad further. Contents1 Introduction2 About the Development of Quad3 About the previous meeting and its outcome4 What is the progress of working groups?5 What is the significance of Quad for India?6 What the Quad should focus upon?… Continue reading The importance of Quad meeting amidst current geopolitical flux

Submarine strategy: Undersea naval prowess is shaping strategic battles, India mustn’t lag behind

Contents1 What is the news? 2 How submarines play a key role? 3 What is the present status of India’s underwater fleet? 4 What is the target that we need to achieve? What is the news? Recently, Australia, US and UK held trilateral security pact named as AUKUS. Under this pact, they are delivering nuclear-powered submarines to Canberra. The aim… Continue reading Submarine strategy: Undersea naval prowess is shaping strategic battles, India mustn’t lag behind

Businesses should give useful inputs for FTA negotiations

What is the news? Recently, the Commerce Ministry said that the negotiations for India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will commence from November this year. The governments in both the countries are eager to conclude an interim agreement quickly, but the businesses are yet to warm up to the idea. What are the findings of the study published by… Continue reading Businesses should give useful inputs for FTA negotiations

Explained: The AUKUS agreement to equip Australia with n-subs – About Nuclear Submarines

Synopsis: This article explains the difference between conventional and nuclear-powered submarines. Further also explains India’s nuclear-powered submarines. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the disadvantages of diesel-engine submarines?3 What makes nuclear submarines so important?4 About the Nuclear-powered Submarines of India Introduction Recently a new Trilateral Security Partnership grouping has been formed between the US, UK and Australia (AUKUS) for… Continue reading Explained: The AUKUS agreement to equip Australia with n-subs – About Nuclear Submarines

AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key features of AUKUS Security Alliance?2.0.0.0.1 Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines2.0.0.0.2 Focus on Indo-Pacific2.0.0.0.3 Other multi-sectoral cooperation3 Other key features of AUKUS Security Alliance4 What is the significance of the AUKUS Security Alliance?5 Why China has raised its concerns regarding the AUKUS Security Alliance?6 What the… Continue reading AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise

EU unveils Indo-Pacific strategy

What is the News? The European Union has released a new Indo-Pacific strategy for boosting economic, political and defence ties in the Indo-Pacific. Why an EU Strategy for the Indo-Pacific? The Indo-Pacific region is increasingly becoming strategically important for the EU. The EU is already the top investor, the leading development cooperation partner and one… Continue reading EU unveils Indo-Pacific strategy

India’s revamped FTA strategy

Synopsis: Early Harvest Schemes (EHS) as an FTA strategy is misaligned with India’s immediate requirement of an employment-promoting trade policy. Contents1 Introduction2 How India has progressed in signing FTAs?3 Why signing EHS is not the right strategy?4 What are the reasons for India’s poor success in converting EHS in to full-fledged FTAs?5 What is the… Continue reading India’s revamped FTA strategy

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