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Today’s brief covers these important themes:  Brahma Chellaney in Project Syndicate focuses on India and the U.S as global partners but regional rivals in South Asia. Luis Núñez Vera in Observer Research Foundation analysis the relation between maritime security, geo-economics and climate governance. Shashank Ranjan in The Hindu talks about winning Adivasi trust through participatory… Continue reading PSIR Brief #70

Today’s brief covers these important themes:  C Raja Mohan in The Indian Express talks about Japan’s new security role amid America’s uncertainty and China’s rise. Ashok K. Kantha in The Hindu focuses on China’s “early harvest” trap in the India-China boundary talks. Bahram Kalviri in Deccan Herald analysis India’s West Asia policy. UPSC has previously… Continue reading PSIR Brief #69

Today’s brief covers these important issues: Mark Suzman in Foreign Affairs talks about the future of foreign aid and development. Rajeev Agarwal in The Hindu analysis the importance of IMEC amid geopolitics challenges. Dr Vishwajeet Singh Akhawat’s article in Vivekananda International Foundation focuses on need of India’s engagement with Iran. UPSC has previously asked question… Continue reading PSIR Brief #68

Today’s brief covers these important themes: Shashi Tharoor in The Hindu analysis the rules-based order is weakening and powerful states making international law optional. Gaurav Dutta’s article in VIF talks about Europe becoming important for India’s technology, defence, Arctic and supply-chain strategy. Sanjaya Baru in Indian Express focuses on India-U.S. ties becoming restrained and India… Continue reading PSIR Brief #66

Today’s brief covers these important issues: Vice Marshal Manmohan Bahadur in Deccan Herald talks about India’s powerful legacy in UN peacekeeping.  Arjun Subramaniam in The Hindu focuses on brinkmanship, escalation, terrorism, and India’s restraint-based approach. Prerna Gandhi’s article in Vivekananda International Foundation analysis the importance of Quad and supply chains, minerals and technology as part… Continue reading PSIR Brief #65

Today’s brief covers these important issues:  Chandrakant Lahariya in The Hindu focuses on why crisis management cannot depend on citizen sacrifice but needs strong institutions. Lawrence D. Freedman in Foreign Affairs analysis the Iran conflict and the “short-war fallacy”. Gaurav Dalmia and Chetan Aggarwal in Project Syndicate talks about how India’s external shock can become… Continue reading PSIR Brief #64

Today’s brief covers these important issues: Vanshaj Azad in The Hindu talks about the Tenth Schedule, political parties and opposition as central to parliamentary democracy, Zheng Wang in Foreign Affairs focuses on U.S.-China rivalry, interdependence and competitive coexistence. The third article in Deccan Herald analysis India’s court backlog crisis. UPSC has previously asked question on… Continue reading PSIR Brief #63

Today’s Brief covers these important themes:  Arvind Gupta in Vivekananda International Foundation focuses on why India needs resilience, Atmanirbharta and new diplomatic-military doctrines. Vaibhav Jain and Raja Kartikeya in The Hindu talks about India-Australia trade deal not just about tariffs, but about farmers and food security. Paul Poast in World Politics Review analysis the popular… Continue reading PSIR Brief #62