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Today’s brief covers these important themes: Narain Batra in The Statesman talks about the paradox China is facing as it is geopolitically strong but economically weak. Utpal Kumar in Firstpost analysis the drifting of Pakistan as it is facing revolt from three peripheries at once. Rajeev Ranjan Chaturvedy & Raghvendra Kumar in The Hindu discusses India’s new doctrine SHANTI for setting maritime norms. UPSC has previously asked question on these themes: PSIR PAPER II, 2025: “India maintains strong ties with countries that will assure a free and open Indo-Pacific and guarantee greater connectivity with rest of the world. Analyze.” PSIR PAPER II, 2024: “Does the idea of the 21st century as ‘Asian century’ continue to remain feasible given the growing friction between India and China?” PSIR PAPER I, 2024: ‘Relative deprivation is a major source of ethnic conflict.’ Elaborate the statement with relevant examples.” PSIR PAPER II, 2024: “Discuss the future of SAARC in the light of India’s increased focus on other regional groupings like ASEAN and BIMSTEC.” PSIR PAPER II, 2023: “Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) performs an PSIR PAPER II, 2023: “Why do ethnic conflicts and insurgencies continue to remain major impediments to regional co-operation in South Asia?” |
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