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.; […]
Saudi-backed forces regain control of Hadramout province
Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | International Relations & West Asia Geopolitics GS-I | World Geography / Places in News Places in News Hadramout (Hadhramaut) Province Mukalla
Venezuela V-P to take over as Maduro held in U.S. jail
Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | International Relations, Global Politics, India’s Foreign Policy Basics — Political Context of Venezuela Economic & Security Context India’s Position Global Reactions — Likely Trajectories Venezuela
Karen and Arakan (Rakhine) Regions
Why in News ? Elections are underway in Myanmar (three-phase polling from Dec 28, 2025 to Jan 2026), and rebel groups from the Karen and Arakan/Rakhine regions have expressed dissatisfaction with India’s response, urging stronger pressure on the junta for an inclusive process. Relevance GS-II | International Relations — Neighbourhood First Where are Karen & Arakan (Rakhine) Regions?