International Relation

Indians Entering US via Dunki Route Deported

Context: A US military plane carrying 104 Indian deportees landed in Amritsar. Many of them reached the country through multiple countries via a ‘dunki route.’ About Dunki Route It is a term for the journey migrants take through Latin American...

India-Sri Lanka Relations, Areas of Cooperation and Concerns

Context: India has named the Jaffna Cultural Centre after Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, signifying India’s enduring cultural and historical ties with Sri Lanka. More in News Originally, Sri Lankan Tamils expressed concern over the omission of ‘Jaffna’ from the name, prompting...

Trump Second Term Hopes for Indo-Pacific Region

Context: The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States signals a vital moment in global geopolitics, particularly for the Indo-Pacific region. The presence of the foreign ministers from India, Japan, and Australia — America’s key...

Why Donald Trump wants Greenland?

Context: President Donald Trump expressed interest in acquiring Greenland for the protection of the free world, stating it would be an unfriendly act if Denmark did not allow this. Reasons Behind Trump's Interest in Greenland Strategic Security: Proximity to Europe,...

India-Indonesia Relations, Partnership Areas and Challenges

Context: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in India ahead of New Delhi's 76th Republic Day celebrations, where he will serve as the chief guest. India-Indonesia Ties Historical Context Deep-rooted Connections: India and Indonesia share commonalities in history, religion (Hinduism and...

Indian Diaspora, History, Significance and Legacy of Girmitiyas

Context: During the inauguration of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the Indian diaspora as “India’s ambassadors to the world.” Indian Diaspora The Indian diaspora has been significantly shaped by the story of the...

UN Convention Against Cybercrime

Context: Recently the UN General Assembly has adopted the Convention against Cybercrime. About UN Convention against Cybercrime Convention against cybercrime was adopted by 193 UN Member States by consensus. It is aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and...

China’s Long Game in Africa

Context China is strategically increasing its influence in Africa by shaping its political landscape through investments in education, diplomacy, and governance models. The establishment of the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School in Tanzania in 2022 is a key part of...

India-USA to jointly Manufacture Interoperable Sonobuoys for Navy

Context: India and the United States have announced a significant collaboration to co-produce U.S. sonobuoys. About Sonobuoys Sonobuoys are compact, expendable acoustic sensors used for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and undersea domain awareness (UDA). They play an important role in detecting,...

Recent Visit of US National Security Advisor

Context: The US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan recently visited India. Key Points Highlighted by Jake Sullivan's Recent Visit to India Strengthening the Strategic Partnership: Acknowledged the Biden Administration's expansive commitment to advancing the India-US strategic partnership, ensuring it remains...