Tag: International Relations

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- International Relations Introduction The present dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme has exposed deeper contradictions within the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. Iran is being asked to dismantle its enriched uranium stockpile, while recognised nuclear weapon states continue to retain and modernise their arsenals without similar obligations. This has revived questions about… Continue reading The Crisis at the Heart of Non-Proliferation

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction India and the United States have expanded their defence partnership through new technology initiatives, defence trade and strategic cooperation over the past two decades. However, most ambitious defence technology projects have struggled to move beyond political announcements. Differences over technology transfer, export controls, commercial expectations and lengthy… Continue reading India-U.S. Defence Technology Ties — Big Ambitions, Little Delivery

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction China has temporarily banned helium exports with immediate effect, although it has not clarified the reason, duration, or scope of the restriction. The decision comes when the global helium market is already under pressure from Russia’s export restrictions, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and changes in the… Continue reading Why has China banned helium exports?

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction India and Pakistan have not held government-level dialogue since 2016, when talks collapsed after the Pathankot and Uri terror attacks. Relations further deteriorated after Pulwama (2019) and Pahalgam (2025). Recent appeals by eminent citizens, comments from the RSS, and growing debate among strategic experts have revived the… Continue reading Should India Restart Dialogue with Pakistan?

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Australia visit (8–10 July 2026) marked another important milestone in strengthening the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). The visit reflected growing strategic convergence between the two countries through new initiatives in defence, maritime security, trade, technology, energy and people-to-people ties. The larger challenge… Continue reading Building a Durable India–Australia Partnership

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UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction Since 1945, the United States and Western Europe have largely shaped the international order through their military strength, technological leadership, and financial influence. However, the rise of China, the growing role of middle powers, and the recent U.S.-Iran conflict have raised fresh questions about the durability of… Continue reading The Iran Conundrum and the Decline of the West