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
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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
Relooking at Kabul
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
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
