Source: The post “Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuse” has been created based on “Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuse” published in “The Hindu” on 30th June 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- International Relations Context: India is located between the Golden Crescent and the Golden Triangle, two… Continue reading Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuse
Tag: International Relations
The Iran–India Civilizational Relationship
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction India and Iran share a civilizational relationship spanning more than three millennia, built on common ancestry, language, religion, trade, culture and political exchanges. These long-standing interactions shaped both societies through ancient, medieval and modern periods. Today, despite changing geopolitical realities, this relationship remains important because it combines… Continue reading The Iran–India Civilizational Relationship
India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage
Source: The post “India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage” has been created based on “India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage”, published in “Indian Express” on 23 June 2026. India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The Prime Minister of India recently… Continue reading India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage
The Long-Term Implications of the U.S.-Iran Deal
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- International Relation Introduction The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States has ended immediate hostilities and opened a 60-day negotiation process. Though the agreement offers hope for reducing tensions, major disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions, and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. The deal marks only… Continue reading The Long-Term Implications of the U.S.-Iran Deal
India–France Innovation Roadmap 2030
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction India and France adopted the India–France Innovation Roadmap 2030 on 17 February 2026 after elevating their ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership and launching the India–France Year of Innovation 2026. Built on the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, Viksit Bharat 2047, and France 2030, the roadmap aims to… Continue reading India–France Innovation Roadmap 2030
Technology drives India-France strategic convergence
Source: The post “Technology drives India-France strategic convergence” has been created based on “Technology drives India-France strategic convergence”, published in “The Hindu” on 16 June 2026. Technology drives India-France strategic convergence. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 -International Relations Context: India and France have elevated their strategic partnership by placing technology and innovation at the centre of… Continue reading Technology drives India-France strategic convergence
The Hidden History of the Thai-Bharat Connection
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The 84th anniversary of the Bangkok Conference (15–23 June 1942) draws attention to a forgotten chapter linking India and Thailand. Their relationship was built on centuries of cultural, religious, linguistic, and commercial exchanges that later acquired political significance during India’s freedom struggle. The Thai-Bharat Cultural Lodge (TBCL)emerged… Continue reading The Hidden History of the Thai-Bharat Connection
India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement
Source: The post “India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement’” has been created based on “India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement’”, published in “The Hindu” on 10 June 2026. India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement. UPSC Syllabus: GS- 2 – International Relations Context: Myanmar occupies a crucial position in India’s… Continue reading India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement
New and Raw: On Nepal–India Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction Recent visits by Nepal’s new political leadership to India have marked a fresh phase in India–Nepal relations. The outreach comes amid renewed discussions over boundary disputes involving Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura. While territorial issues continue to generate political sensitivities, both countries are simultaneously expanding cooperation in trade,… Continue reading New and Raw: On Nepal–India Ties
The Trust Deficit in India–Bangladesh Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction More than 100 days have passed since the Tarique Rahman government took office in Bangladesh. Many expected India–Bangladesh relations to improve after the political transition. However, ties remain largely unchanged from the difficult period of the interim government. Diplomatic contacts have resumed, but a trust deficit continues… Continue reading The Trust Deficit in India–Bangladesh Ties
