International Relation

China, India and New Delhi’s Quad Dilemma

Context In September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States to attend another meeting of the Quad nations (Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S.). This visit marked possibly the most significant meeting of the Quad to date, solidifying...

India-ASEAN Relation, Evolution, Significance and Challenges

Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Established: On 8 August 1967 by ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) Members: Founding: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Current Members (10): Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. India is...

India’s Foreign Policy Dynamics and Future Outlook

Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the 6th Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, emphasises India's commitment to enhancing security cooperation among the four leading maritime democracies– Australia, Japan, India, and the U.S.— in the Indo-Pacific. This Summit highlighted...

India Italy Relations, Area of Cooperation and Significance

Context: Italy and India share mutual interests and face common challenges in the Indo-Mediterranean Sea, which is crucial for global trade. The challenges include piracy in the Red Sea, the conflict in the Middle East, and the effects of Russia’s...

West Asia Conflict, Historical Background and its Implications For India

Historical Background of West Asia Conflict Post-World War I Developments: After World War I and the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, significant changes occurred in the region. The victorious Allied powers, mainly Britain and France, divided former Ottoman territories and...

Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah Reportedly Killed in Israeli Airstrikes

In a significant escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have resulted in over 560 deaths, including the prominent commander of Hezbollah's missile forces, Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi. This latest conflict marks one of the deadliest rounds...

Israel-Palestine Conflict, History, Timeline, Reasons, Consequences

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Latest Updates On October 7, 2023, Hamas leader Mohammed Deif announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, a large-scale offensive against Israel. This sparked the worst flare-up in the Israel-Palestine conflict in recent years. Israel declared a state...

China’s Restriction on Export of Critical Minerals

China's Restriction on Export of Critical Minerals: Introduction Antimony, a critical mineral used in strategic sectors such as defence, for military equipment such as missiles, infrared sensors, flares, ammunition, and even nuclear weapons. China controls: 48% of global antimony and...

India’s Role in Shaping Global Future

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's civilizational heritage of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) at the UN Summit of the Future. More in News PM Modi aligned India’s G20 presidency ethos with global collective action for a...

China-Russia Power Asymmetry and its Implications for India

Context The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has significantly altered the global geopolitical landscape, particularly by strengthening the ties between Russia and China. The deepening Sino-Russian partnership has raised concerns globally, including in India, where questions have been raised...