International Relation

India’s Choices In A World Becoming Bipolar Again

Sino-American Rivalry: A New Form of Bipolarity Although the two nations race for global hegemony, their economies are deeply interconnected. Key connections include: The U.S. is the largest investor in China. China holds the most U.S. Treasury Bonds. The U.S....

India-Pakistan Meet On Sidelines Of SCO Summit 2024

Context The recent visit of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Islamabad (Pakistan) for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit was marked by warmth and courtesy from Pakistani officials. This has sparked discussions about a potential thaw in India-Pakistan...

Pakistan’s Other Front: Western Frontier Durand Line

The discourse surrounding India’s relations with Pakistan often overshadows critical developments in the region, particularly concerning the Durand Line, which separates Pakistan and Afghanistan. This border has significant implications for regional stability and the dynamics of various movements within Pakistan....

Israel-Hamas War 2024, Israel Confirms Yahya Sinwar’s Elimination

On October 18, 2024, Israel confirmed the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Yahya Sinwar, widely known as the "Butcher of Khan Younis," was held...

SCO Summit 2024, Highlights, Significance and Implications for India

The SCO Summit 2024 has concluded, held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 15-16, 2024. This summit was particularly significant as it marked the first visit of an Indian External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, to Pakistan in nearly a decade. This...

G7 Countries List, Names, Members, History and Significance

G7 is a term that is used to describe the "Group of Seven", a coalition of seven countries that have the largest and most advanced economies in the world: the United States, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and...

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...