Synopsis: This article explains the Anglosphere and India’s approach in international relations. Introduction The term Anglosphere includes a grouping of English-speaking countries. There is an aspect to the distinction between AUKUS and Quad that has not received adequate attention. AUKUS centres around the concept of an Anglosphere, but the Quad did not. Must read: AUKUS Security… Continue reading Quad v AUKUS: Anglos & Allies
Tag: Bilateral regional and global groupings and agreements
4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the closing session of the 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue. What is the Indo-US Health Dialogue? Indo-US Health Dialogue is being hosted by India. The dialogue aims to deliberate upon multiple ongoing collaborations in the health sector between the two countries. The… Continue reading 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
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. Introduction Recently, the US, UK, and Australia announced a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific named the AUKUS. Recently, the US has clarified that… 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. Introduction The leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States will meet for the first-ever in-person Quadrilateral (“Quad”) summit. It is especially significant as it is set against the backdrop of few important recent… 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
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 of the security pact is to counter China’s maritime power in the Indo-Pacific region. With China as the focus, the strategic-military power plays of the coming decades will be based on naval power,… 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. Introduction Recently a new Trilateral Security Partnership grouping has been formed between the US, UK and Australia (AUKUS) for the Indo-Pacific. As part of this, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines with help from the U.K. and the US within 18… 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 → Introduction A week before the meeting of Quad leaders in Washington DC, the US administration announced a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific, between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. (AUKUS). As part of this, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines with help from the U.K. and the US within 18 months. There is… 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
