International Relations

China-Vietnam Red diplomacy

China-Vietnam Red diplomacy

Context : China-Vietnam Vietnamese President To Lam’s recent visit to China sought to rekindle the historical ties between the two...

The Geopolitics of North Korea’s Juche Ideology under Kim Jong-un

Introduction Juche, introduced by Kim Il-sung in 1955 to promote self-reliance and autonomy, shaped North Korea’s post-Cold War nuclear weapons...

India – Africa Relations 

Context: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) announced a strategic partnership with Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces to establish local assembly of...

MAD Doctrine

Context: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent revision of Russia’s nuclear doctrine marks a troubling escalation in rhetoric surrounding the Russia-Ukraine...

Israel-Hezbollah War: A 15-year South Lebanon Conflict

Context: The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is deeply rooted in the history of South Lebanon, particularly during the prolonged...

Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah’s Killing and Its Impact on West Asia

Context: The Israel Defense Forces killed Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime Hezbollah leader who, over 32 years, transformed the Iran-backed group...

India Signs BBNJ Agreement to Protect Marine Life in High Seas

Context: On September 25, 2024, India took a significant step in marine conservation by signing the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction...

India and Uzbekistan Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)

Context: India and Uzbekistan signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty in Tashkent, reflecting their commitment to enhancing economic cooperation.   About...

CHINA Shock 2.0

Context: The US has implemented significant tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, 50% on...

Dissolution of the United Arab Republic (UAR)

Context: The Dissolution of the United Arab Republic (UAR) occurred on September 28, 1961, when Syria seceded from the political...

India- USA ties under Biden Government

Context: During the Quad leaders’ summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with U.S. President Joe Biden, Biden noted that the...

Storms brewing in East, South China Seas

Context: In recent years, maritime East Asia has become a hotspot for escalating power struggles. The East China Sea, which...

UN Reform

Context: As the United Nations approaches its 80th anniversary, the Group of Four (G4) countries—India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan—have called...

Chinese Weaponisation of Critical Mineral 

Context: On August 15, 2024, China imposed export restrictions on antimony, a critical mineral for defence and strategic sectors, continuing...

Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)

Context: September 26 marks the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons on the United Nations calendar.   ...