Tag: International Relations

Source: The post “India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order” has been created, based on “The Iran war, India’s strategic autonomy challenges” published in “The Hindu” on 16 May 2026. India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International relations Context: India’s strategic autonomy refers to its ability… Continue reading India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order

Source: The post “Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft” has been created, based on “Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft” published in “The Hindu” on 16 May 2026. Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International relations Context: The boundary between economics and geopolitics has increasingly blurred in the 21st century. Trade,… Continue reading Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction The Xi-Trump summit takes place amid rising tensions over Iran, Taiwan, trade and technology restrictions. The Iran conflict has increased pressure on the United States because of rising energy prices, domestic political challenges and instability in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, China’s close economic… Continue reading The Xi-Trump Summit — Shadow Boxing on Iran

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- International Relation Introduction The visit of Vietnamese President Tô Lâm to India from May 5-7, 2026 marked an important shift in India-Vietnam relations. Both countries upgraded ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and signed agreements in defence, technology, finance, and energy. The visit reflected growing strategic convergence between the… Continue reading A New Phase in the India-Vietnam Strategic Partnership

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction India and South Korea have steadily expanded their defence partnership since establishing diplomatic relations in 1973. Their cooperation has evolved from traditional defence agreements to joint defence manufacturing, technology partnerships, research collaboration, and industrial cooperation. The launch of the Korea-India Defence Accelerator (KIND-X) during the April 2026… Continue reading Advancing India–South Korea Defence Innovation Ties

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction The United Arab Emirates suddenly announced its exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ with only three days’ notice, just before a key meeting. This decision came despite the Strait of Hormuz blockade. It reflects deeper tensions within OPEC, a push… Continue reading Abu Dhabi’s OPEC exit begins its ascent of ‘peak oil’

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction India and South Korea are strengthening their partnership at a time of rising global uncertainty and economic disruptions. The recent visit of Lee Jae Myung after a long gap reflects renewed political commitment. Both countries are focusing on expanding trade, technology cooperation, and strategic alignment. At the… Continue reading Common Concerns: on India–South Korea ties

Source: The post “Outer Space Governance” has been created, based on “Lunar governance should be multilateral” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2026. Outer Space Governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: The renewed global interest in lunar exploration has brought attention to the question of governance of extraterrestrial resources. While the United… Continue reading Outer Space Governance

Source: The post “Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture” has been created, based on “Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2026. Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture.   UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India recently signed major trade agreements with… Continue reading Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture