Maritime Policy of India Need a Long Term Vision

Synopsis: Maritime policy of India lacks a long-term vision to counter China’s expansionist designs in the Indo-Pacific. There have been a lot of issues with previous maritime policies, resulting in a huge gap between India & China’s current maritime capabilities. Contents1 Introduction 2 Gap b/w India & China’s maritime capabilities3 Evolution of India’s maritime policy and… Continue reading Maritime Policy of India Need a Long Term Vision

Lessons and Challenges for India after a Year of Galwan Clash

Synopsis: Ladakh crisis has highlighted that India needs to focus on its land borders. Also, it should use its limited resources for military modernisation instead of focusing on maritime ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. Contents1 Background:2 How the government response can be measured?3 What is the current scenario in Ladakh?4 What are the major implications of… Continue reading Lessons and Challenges for India after a Year of Galwan Clash

Pakistan Passes Bill to let Jadhav Appeal

Contents1 What is the News?2 About the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill of 2020:3 What was the issue?4 What would have happened if Pakistan had not passed this bill?5 Are decisions of the ICJ binding? What is the News? Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill… Continue reading Pakistan Passes Bill to let Jadhav Appeal

Dismal Healthcare systems in South Asia needs attention

Synopsis: The second wave of pandemic highlighted the lacunas in the healthcare systems in South Asia. The situation now demands the replacement of short term measures with a well-thought-out vision and political commitment for long-term healing. Contents1 Background:2 Dismal State of Healthcare systems in South Asia:3 Other factors behind the spread of the virus in South… Continue reading Dismal Healthcare systems in South Asia needs attention

Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties

Synopsis: India Bangladesh ties are highly sensitive and based on Mutual trust and respect. Disregarding any nation by words or action by Indian leaders will be detrimental to the consolidation of bilateral ties. Background Recently, the Indian Home minister made derogatory statements with reference to Bangladesh. The home minister described illegal Bangladeshi immigrants as vermin.… Continue reading Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties

“China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue:4 Focus of the Fourth Trilateral Dialogue:5 Afghanistan on this Trilateral Dialogue: What is the News? The Fourth China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue will be held virtually this year. The foreign ministers of each country will attend the meet. About China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue: The China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue mechanism… Continue reading “China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”

China’s shift from “one-child policy” to “three-child policy”

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About China’s One-Child Policy:4 Was the One Child Policy successful?5 China’s Two-Child Policy:6 Will the Three-child policy increase childbirth? What is the News? China has announced that it will allow couples to have up to three children after census data showed a steep decline in birth rates. About China’s… Continue reading China’s shift from “one-child policy” to “three-child policy”

India’s Nepal policy needs to change for ensuring long-lasting friendship

Synopsis: There is widespread disbelief against India in Nepal. But that needs to be addressed by winning back the people’s trust. This will strengthen India’s Nepal policy Background As of now, Nepal’s parliament has been dissolved once again and dates for fresh elections are announced. The current dissolution has been challenged in the court by… Continue reading India’s Nepal policy needs to change for ensuring long-lasting friendship

Continuing Political Turmoil in Nepal and Opportunity for India

Synopsis:  Present Constitutional crisis in Nepal is an opportunity for India to engage with Nepal’s political leadership. It can help them to establish a stable democratic rule in Nepal. Background Recently, Nepal’s President had dissolved the House of Representatives (lower house) late at the suggestion of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. The decision to dissolve… Continue reading Continuing Political Turmoil in Nepal and Opportunity for India

India’s Act East Policy : Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About India’s Act East Policy3 Comparing Look East with Act East4 Progress made under the Act East Policy5 Factors inhibiting the success of Act East Policy6 Suggestions to improve the relations7 Conclusion Introduction After the end of the Cold War, the majority of countries made changes to their economic and strategic policies. It… Continue reading India’s Act East Policy : Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise

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