Introduction Afghanistan links South and Central Asia and often draws great-power rivalry. In 2021, the Taliban took power after a change of government. India then reset its approach: humanitarian aid first, a small technical team in Kabul, and no formal recognition—aimed at protecting interests and historical ties without overreach. After Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s… Continue reading Relooking at Kabul
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India-U.K. ties
Source: The post “India-U.K. ties” has been created, based on “An anchor for India-U.K. ties, economic partnership” published in “The Hindu” on 9 October 2025. India-U.K. ties. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-International relations Context: Relations between India and the United Kingdom have entered a renewed phase with the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)… Continue reading India-U.K. ties
Israel’s tactical gains in a strategic labyrinth
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relation. Introduction Israel sought to ride a favourable regional moment. The October 7 shock opened a war that spread beyond Gaza. Israel achieved notable battlefield effects. Yet the core conflict returned to centre stage, and regional politics shifted in unexpected ways. Israel’s tactical advances did not deliver lasting… Continue reading Israel’s tactical gains in a strategic labyrinth
The course ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relation. Introduction Donald Trump’s 20-point plan sets a ceasefire path for Gaza. It calls for an immediate stop to fighting and the return of all Israeli hostages. Hamas would disarm and its military sites be dismantled. An international stabilization force would deploy. Gaza would shift to a temporary… Continue reading The course ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan
Building Dams – The China Way
Source: The post Building Dams – The China Way has been created, based on the article “On dams, take the China way” published in “Indian Express” on 4 October 2025. Building Dams – The China Way. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- India and its Neighborhood- Relations Context: India and China, both ancient civilizations, have long histories of… Continue reading Building Dams – The China Way
Need for reforming wassenaar arrangements
Source: The post Need for reforming Wassenaar Arrangement has been created, based on the article “The Wassenaar Arrangement: the need to reform export control regimes” published in “The Hindu” on 30 September 2025. Need for reforming wassenaar arrangements. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International relations Context: The Wassenaar Arrangement regulates conventional arms and dual-use technologies to prevent… Continue reading Need for reforming wassenaar arrangements
India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order
Source: The post India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order has been created, based on the article “UN-American” published in “Indian Express” on 23 September 2025. India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Context: As… Continue reading India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order
India China relations and the unresolved border challenge
Source: The post India China relations and the unresolved border challenge has been created, based on the article “Should India overlook boundary issues while normalising ties with China?” published in “ The Hindu” on 19 September 2025. India China relations and the unresolved border challenge. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – India and its… Continue reading India China relations and the unresolved border challenge
EU-India partnership
Source: The post EU-India partnership has been created, based on the article “EU-India partnership set for upgrade” published in “The Hindu” on 18 September 2025. EU-India partnership. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper -2- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The European Union (EU) has launched a new… Continue reading EU-India partnership
India strengthens development partnership with Mauritius
Source: The post India strengthens development partnership with Mauritius has been created, based on the article “India and Mauritius not just partners but a family: Modi” published in “The Hindu” on 12 September 2025. India strengthens development partnership with Mauritius. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting… Continue reading India strengthens development partnership with Mauritius
