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The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal
Source: The post “The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal” has been created, based on “The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal” published in “Indian Express” on 22 May 2026. The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations… Continue reading The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal
Russia-China Strategic Convergence and Implications for India’s Security
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The deepening partnership between Russia and China is becoming an important factor in global geopolitics and regional stability. Recent visits by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to Beijing highlighted China’s growing diplomatic influence. Russia seeks economic and strategic support from China, while both countries want stronger coordination… Continue reading Russia-China Strategic Convergence and Implications for India’s Security
Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The changing relations among the US, China, and Russia are reshaping India’s strategic environment. The growing China-Russia partnership and changing US-China ties have revived debates over India’s foreign policy choices. However, the central challenge for India is not every shift in great-power relations, but the long-term consequences… Continue reading Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
Strategic Spark in India–South Korea Defence Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction The recent high-level visits between India and South Korea reflect the growing depth of their defence partnership. What began as limited defence engagement has expanded into defence manufacturing, technology transfer, military modernisation, innovation, and strategic coordination. The partnership is now becoming important for Indo-Pacific stability and regional… Continue reading Strategic Spark in India–South Korea Defence Ties
Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn
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Is Multipolarity Dead in the Age of Trump and Xi?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- international relations Introduction The global order after the Cold War first moved towards American dominance and later towards multipolarity with the rise of middle powers and regional groupings. However, recent developments in US-China relations, especially under Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, indicate the return of big power politics. The growing… Continue reading Is Multipolarity Dead in the Age of Trump and Xi?
India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order
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
Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft
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
The Xi-Trump Summit — Shadow Boxing on Iran
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
