UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The changing relations among the US, China, and Russia are reshaping India’s strategic environment. The growing China-Russia partnership and changing US-China ties have revived debates over India’s foreign policy choices. However, the central challenge for India is not every shift in great-power relations, but the long-term consequences… Continue reading Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
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Strategic Spark in India–South Korea Defence Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction The recent high-level visits between India and South Korea reflect the growing depth of their defence partnership. What began as limited defence engagement has expanded into defence manufacturing, technology transfer, military modernisation, innovation, and strategic coordination. The partnership is now becoming important for Indo-Pacific stability and regional… Continue reading Strategic Spark in India–South Korea Defence Ties
Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn
Source: The post “Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn” has been created, based on “Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn” published in “The Hindu” on 18th May 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- International Relations Context: The Arctic region is increasingly becoming important due to climate change, new shipping routes, energy resources and geopolitical… Continue reading Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn
Is Multipolarity Dead in the Age of Trump and Xi?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- international relations Introduction The global order after the Cold War first moved towards American dominance and later towards multipolarity with the rise of middle powers and regional groupings. However, recent developments in US-China relations, especially under Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, indicate the return of big power politics. The growing… Continue reading Is Multipolarity Dead in the Age of Trump and Xi?
India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order
Source: The post “India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order” has been created, based on “The Iran war, India’s strategic autonomy challenges” published in “The Hindu” on 16 May 2026. India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International relations Context: India’s strategic autonomy refers to its ability… Continue reading India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order
Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft
Source: The post “Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft” has been created, based on “Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft” published in “The Hindu” on 16 May 2026. Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International relations Context: The boundary between economics and geopolitics has increasingly blurred in the 21st century. Trade,… Continue reading Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft
The Xi-Trump Summit — Shadow Boxing on Iran
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction The Xi-Trump summit takes place amid rising tensions over Iran, Taiwan, trade and technology restrictions. The Iran conflict has increased pressure on the United States because of rising energy prices, domestic political challenges and instability in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, China’s close economic… Continue reading The Xi-Trump Summit — Shadow Boxing on Iran
A New Phase in the India-Vietnam Strategic Partnership
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- International Relation Introduction The visit of Vietnamese President Tô Lâm to India from May 5-7, 2026 marked an important shift in India-Vietnam relations. Both countries upgraded ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and signed agreements in defence, technology, finance, and energy. The visit reflected growing strategic convergence between the… Continue reading A New Phase in the India-Vietnam Strategic Partnership
Advancing India–South Korea Defence Innovation Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction India and South Korea have steadily expanded their defence partnership since establishing diplomatic relations in 1973. Their cooperation has evolved from traditional defence agreements to joint defence manufacturing, technology partnerships, research collaboration, and industrial cooperation. The launch of the Korea-India Defence Accelerator (KIND-X) during the April 2026… Continue reading Advancing India–South Korea Defence Innovation Ties
Abu Dhabi’s OPEC exit begins its ascent of ‘peak oil’
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction The United Arab Emirates suddenly announced its exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ with only three days’ notice, just before a key meeting. This decision came despite the Strait of Hormuz blockade. It reflects deeper tensions within OPEC, a push… Continue reading Abu Dhabi’s OPEC exit begins its ascent of ‘peak oil’
