| Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 14 – September – 2026 Today’s brief covers: 1. From G7 to D10 — why democracies should name their coalition (ORF) 2. What’s in a name? Nomenclature diplomacy and geopolitics (South Asia Monitor) 3. Pakistan’s westward turn — strategic depth or overstretch UPSC has asked questions on these themes: • GS Paper II, 2026: “BRICS acts as a powerful counterweight in global governance, actively amplifying the voice and influence of the Global South.” Explain the role of BRICS in projecting itself as an alternative to other groupings. • PSIR Paper II, 2025: Would you agree with the contention that India’s inclination to lean on a ‘more aggressive hyper-realist posture’ has gained a new momentum in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist strike? Comment. • PSIR Paper II, 2024: “India has, of late, chosen to debunk non-alignment in its pursuit of multi-alignment.” Comment. | Click Here to Download |
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