Should India overlook boundary issues while normalising ties with China?
Why in News? Relevance: Basics of India–China Relations Historical Background Core Issues Overview Possibility of Normalisation without Border Resolution China’s Strategic Perceptions of India Chinese Strategy in South Asia India’s Countermoves Future Scenarios Key Takeaways
China–Philippines tensions over Scarborough Shoal
Basics Relevance : GS-II (International Relations, Maritime Law, UNCLOS), GS-III (Security, Trade, Indo-Pacific Strategy) Why in News Overview Challenges Way Forward Conclusion The Scarborough Shoal dispute reflects the larger contest between international law and power politics in the South China Sea. A rules-based, cooperative approach is the only sustainable way forward to ensure peace, ecology, and regional stability.
Why does peace seem so elusive to eastern DRC?
Why in News Relevance: Basics Overview
At least 19 killed in Nepal protests
Why in News Relevance : GS II (International Relations – India–Nepal, Democracy, Governance, Civil Liberties, Political Movements). From Basics Comprehensive Overview Political Context Social Dimension Legal & Governance Issues Economic Concerns Geopolitical Angle Broader Implications Key Takeaways
India-China: the need for a border settlement
Why in News Relevance : GS II (International Relations – Boundary Dispute, Security, Diplomacy, Strategic Affairs). From Basics Comprehensive Overview Strategic Significance of Settlement Key Roadblocks Present Status (2025) The Way Forward Key Takeaways
India-U.S. relationship: trust defines partnership
Basics Relevance: GS II (International Relations – India–U.S. Relations, WTO) + GS III (Economy – Trade Policy, Protectionism vs Free Trade) The 2025 U.S. Move Why This Matters Areas Unaffected / Thriving Strategic Dimension India’s Possible Responses Way Forward
Partners Not Rivals – India & China
Relevance : GS 2(International Relations -Bilateral relations with China) Context Strategic Context Border Issue Management Economic & Trade Angle Diplomatic Rebalancing Security & Geopolitical Dimensions
India–US Tariff & Diplomatic Tensions
Trade Relationship Relevance : GS 2(international Relations), GS 3(Indian Economy) Diplomatic Context Geopolitical Layer Domestic Implications for India Opportunities for India Risks & Challenges Big Picture Key Takeaways
Finance Ministry’s July 2025 Economic Review
Tariffs & Trade Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Indian Economy) Immediate Context Finance Ministry’s Key Observations Risks Identified Opportunities in Crisis Global & Domestic Context Key Takeaways
India, Fiji call for open Indo-Pacific region
Basics Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Key Announcements during Rabuka’s Visit (2024) Strategic Significance Underlying Geopolitics