Introduction The US–China relationship is shifting from deep economic interdependence to strategic rivalry. This change creates risk and opportunity for Asia, especially India. A short truce in trade or technology will not erase structural contradictions. India must avoid panic and passivity, and instead build leverage through reforms, defence modernisation, and a clear technology strategy. The… Continue reading The Chimerica Challenge
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Restoring Balance in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific region has re-emerged as a focal point in global geopolitics after a period of relative neglect, during which major powers such as the US shifted their attention to crises in Europe and the Middle East. This lull, however, allowed China to quietly expand its influence, reshaping regional dynamics and underlining the need for… Continue reading Restoring Balance in the Indo-Pacific
UN as a symbol of possibility
Source: The post “ UN as a symbol of possibility” has been created, based on “The UN matters, as a symbol of possibility” published in “The Hindu” on 24 October 2025. UN as a symbol of possibility. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- International relations Introduction: Eighty years after its establishment in the aftermath of World… Continue reading UN as a symbol of possibility
Indian Foreign Policy Toward Pakistan
Source: The post “Indian Foreign policy toward Pakistan” has been created, based on “The Pakistan Problem” published in “Indian Express” on 23 October 2025. Indian Foreign Policy Toward Pakistan. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- India and its Neighbourhood- Relations Introduction: Pakistan remains one of India’s most persistent strategic challenges. Despite internal instability and economic fragility,… Continue reading Indian Foreign Policy Toward Pakistan
India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International relation. Introduction India faces a harsher global landscape and shrinking diplomatic space. Multilateralism has weakened, flexibility is lacking, and a trust deficit is growing. India was absent or marginal in key events abroad and hesitant or helpless during churn in its neighbourhood. The earlier “sweet spot” of being… Continue reading India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world
No trade deal is better than an unfair one
Introduction In the India–USA trade relationship, negotiations are near conclusion, with a possible leaders’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur (October 26–28) to seal terms. US tariffs up to 50% are already hurting Indian exports. The endgame risks are last-minute changes, new demands, and a broad digital “non-discrimination” clause that can shrink policy space. India should seek… Continue reading No trade deal is better than an unfair one
Pakistan-Afghanistan ties: Long history of differences, from Durand Line to the India angle
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –India and its neighbourhood- relations. Introduction Pakistan and Afghanistan have largely lived with mutual distrust, periodic armed clashes, and competing national narratives since 1947. The recent border flare-up along the Durand Line shows how historical grievances, Pashtun identity, cross-border militancy, and trade/transit coercion keep relations tense. India’s presence as… Continue reading Pakistan-Afghanistan ties: Long history of differences, from Durand Line to the India angle
The Future of the IMEC
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relation Introduction India seeks to diversify economic links amid friction with the U.S. Alongside bilateral pacts with the U.K. and talks with the EU, India is backing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The plan connects India, West Asia, and Europe through upgraded sea lanes, high-speed rail… Continue reading The Future of the IMEC
Navigating the Global Economic Transformation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relation Introduction The U.S. and China are shaping rival geo-economic systems. Trade, finance, and strategy are being rewired. This disruption threatens open flows but creates a window to build a fairer order. Choices by India and the Global South will decide whether the future is more equitable… Continue reading Navigating the Global Economic Transformation
Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership
Source: The post “Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership” has been created, based on “Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership” published in “The Hindu” on 15 October 2025. Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context: India and Australia are both pursuing ambitious clean energy targets to address climate change and… Continue reading Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership
