UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which entered into force on 1 June 2026, marks a major step in strengthening economic ties between the two countries. Building on centuries-old trade and maritime relations, the agreement provides a comprehensive framework covering trade, services, investment, mobility and regulatory… Continue reading The Oman CEPA, a new gateway for India’s exports
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India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times
Source: The post “India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times” has been created based on “India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times”, published in “Indian Express” on 8 June 2026. India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2 -International Relations Context: India and Thailand share a long-standing… Continue reading India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times
India, Myanmar, and a shifting balance
Source: The post “India, Myanmar, and a shifting balance” has been created based on “India, Myanmar, and a shifting balance”, published in “Indian express” on 4 June 2026. India, Myanmar, and a shifting balance. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-International Relations Context: Myanmar is a crucial neighbour of India, sharing a 1,600-km border and acting as a land… Continue reading India, Myanmar, and a shifting balance
IMEC is Caught Between Commerce and Geopolitics
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relations Introduction The ongoing conflict in Iran has highlighted the growing importance of secure and resilient trade corridors. It has exposed how wars and strategic choke points can disrupt global trade, energy supplies and connectivity networks. In this context, the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has gained greater… Continue reading IMEC is Caught Between Commerce and Geopolitics
Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations
Source: The post “Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations” has been created based on “Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations”, published in “The Hindu” on 1 June 2026. Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2: International Relations Context: India and Canada are entering a new phase in their… Continue reading Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations
International Law, ‘Optional’ for Powerful States
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction International law was developed through treaties, conventions, and institutions to replace power politics with a rules-based international order. Its effectiveness, however, depends on state consent and the ability to enforce legal obligations. In recent years, repeated violations of international norms, weak accountability, and ineffective enforcement have reduced… Continue reading International Law, ‘Optional’ for Powerful States
Brinkmanship in the Age of Growing Conflicts
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction Brinkmanship has become an important feature of contemporary conflicts. Originating during the Cold War, it refers to deliberate actions that raise the risk of escalation to force an adversary to concede, negotiate, or alter its behaviour. Although the Cold War ended, nuclear risks and geopolitical rivalries… Continue reading Brinkmanship in the Age of Growing Conflicts
India’s West Asia challenge: Stay agile, stay connected
Source: The post “India’s West Asia challenge: Stay agile, stay connected” has been created based on “India’s West Asia challenge: Stay agile, stay connected” published in “Indian Express” on 29 May 2026. India’s West Asia challenge: Stay agile, stay connected. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context: West Asia has become an important… Continue reading India’s West Asia challenge: Stay agile, stay connected
QUAD: Objectives, Significance and Role in the Indo-Pacific
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction The Quad is a strategic grouping of India, the United States, Japan, and Australia that emerged from cooperation after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It later evolved into the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in 2007 and was revived in 2017 amid growing Indo-Pacific security concerns. Over time,… Continue reading QUAD: Objectives, Significance and Role in the Indo-Pacific
India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier
Source: The post “India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier” has been created, based on “India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier” published in “The Hindu” on 26 May 2026. India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India and… Continue reading India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier
