Board of Peace

Why in News? Launch of a New Peace Architecture Relevance Key Features of the Board of Peace Composition and Participation Countries Participating and Absent Immediate Geopolitical Context Israel–Gaza Ceasefire Management Rafah Border Development Strategic Intent Behind the Initiative Parallel Multilateralism Erosion of UN-Centric Conflict Resolution Structural and Legitimacy Concerns Absence of Universal Representation Lack of […]

Chagos Islands Dispute

Context and Recent Trigger Chagos Islands: Strategic and Historical Background Geographic and Strategic Significance Colonial Legacy Relevance Legal and Diplomatic Developments International Court of Justice (ICJ) Opinion, 2019 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution The UK–Mauritius Deal (Proposed) Key Features UK’s Rationale Implications for India and the Indian Ocean Region Decolonisation and Global South Solidarity […]

The importance of Pax Silica for India

Global Economic Context: Continuity and Change Enduring Structural Continuities Structural Shifts in Growth Drivers Relevance Pax Silica Summit 2025: Origins and Objectives Background and Timing Declared Objectives Membership Composition: Strategic Logic Core Members and Their Comparative Advantages Observers and Potential Expansion Countering China: Strategic Rationale China’s Dominance in REEs Impact on India Lessons from the […]

India–UAE Strategic Partnership

Context and Strategic Backdrop Relevance Trade Ambition: $200 Billion Target CEPA as the Economic Backbone Energy Security: LNG and Beyond Strategic Importance of LNG Defence and Security Cooperation Maritime and Indian Ocean Security West Asia Geopolitics and Balancing Gaza and the Board of Peace Context Economic Diversification and Investment Flows IMEC and Connectivity Synergies Diaspora […]

Linking BRICS CBDCs: India’s Digital Finance Diplomacy

Context and Core Development Relevance Strategic Rationale Behind the RBI’s Proposal Building on BRICS 2025 Declaration Current Status of CBDCs in BRICS Countries India’s Digital Rupee as a Technological Anchor Implications for Trade and Payments within BRICS Dollar Dependence and De-risking, Not De-dollarisation Geopolitical Sensitivities and U.S. Response India’s Balancing Act within BRICS Financial Sovereignty […]

INS Kaudinya Voyage to Muscat

Why in News ? Relevance What is INS Kaudinya? Historical & Civilisational Significance Ancient Indian Ocean Trade Muscat’s Importance Strategic & Geopolitical Relevance Maritime Diplomacy Cultural Diplomacy Technological & Knowledge Dimension Indigenous Knowledge Systems Security & Naval Dimension  Cultural & Educational Value Challenges & Critiques Way Forward Coastal community engagement. Institutionalise maritime heritage diplomacy through: Joint research with […]

India’s Likely Entry into a U.S.-Led Tech–Supply Chain Bloc

Context & Why in News ? Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Economy & S&T What is Pax Silica? Strategic Context: Why Pax Silica Matters Now ? Why India’s Participation is Significant ? Strategic Dimension   Economic & Industrial Dimension Supply Chain Security Why India Was Initially Excluded ? Challenges & Risks for India Strategic Risks […]

Trump–Greenland Remarks

Why in News? Relevance Greenland: Strategic Profile Why Greenland Matters Geopolitically ? Arctic Military Significance Great Power Competition Resource Geopolitics Climate Change & Shipping Diplomatic & Legal Constraints European & NATO Reactions Why This Matters for International Relations ? Takeaway

Important Places in News

Relevance GS-1 | Geography (Location-based) GS-2 | International Relations / Global Politics  Colombia — Why in News? Trump threatened action over failure to curb drug trafficking; Colombia remains a major global cocaine producer. Bilateral strain under President Gustavo Petro. Neighbouring Countries Geographic Notes Data Angle  Mexico — Why in News? Trump warned of action over fentanyl-trafficking networks impacting the U.S.; […]