International Relations

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India as an ‘Oil Money Laundromat’

Context: The recent comments by former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, labelling India an “oil money laundromat,” exemplify the...

SCO Summit and India-China Relations

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, marking his first visit to...

India Japan Relations: A Strategic Partnership Shaping the Future of the Indo-Pacific

India Japan Relations: A Strategic Partnership Shaping the Future of the Indo-Pacific

India–Japan Relations: A Strategic Partnership Strengthening Global Stability India Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Japan (August 2025)...

Global Cooperation on AI Governance

Global Cooperation on AI Governance

UNGA launches two new initiatives to strengthen global cooperation on AI governance AI Governance: As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms...

India and South Africa: Partners in a Shifting World

Explore 30 years of India and South Africa ties. From shared struggles to global leadership, learn how both democracies shape...

India’s 2+2 Dialogue Mechanism: A Strategic Tool of Diplomacy Driving Resilient Alliances

India’s 2+2 Dialogue Mechanism: A Strategic Tool of Diplomacy for Shaping Global Security Context: The recent India–US dialogue under the...

RIC and India’s Strategic Autonomy

RIC and India’s Strategic Autonomy: A Powerful Balancing Act in Global Geopolitics Context: The revival of the Russia–India–China (RIC) dialogue...

Trump’s Tariffs and India’s Turning Point

India faces a tariff shock with U.S. duties rising to 50%. Explore its impact on trade, farms, jobs, reforms, and...

China’s Sphere of Influence in Central Asia

Context: On June 18, 2025, China signed the landmark Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,...

India’s Asian Balancing Act

Explore India’s Asian balancing act—between weakened Quad, limited SCO role, and rising Indo–Japan maritime partnerships shaping its future strategy. Introduction...

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper II

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper II

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper II Question Paper with Analysis Check the complete UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper II question...

India–Russia Trade Relations: Unlocking Opportunities Amid Global Shifts

India–Russia Trade Relations: Breaking Barriers for a Balanced Future Context: India–Russia trade relations have entered a critical phase amid shifting...

Iran–China Relations: A Growing Challenge for India’s Strategic Interests

Iran–China Relations: A Critical Threat to India’s West Asia Strategy Context: Iran’s attempt to draw China closer through the Shanghai...

India-Nepal Relations

India-Nepal Relations

India-Nepal Relations: India and Nepal are experiencing a discernible warming of relations ahead of Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s...