International Relation

India and Trinidad and Tobago: Strengthening Ties through Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Port of Spain on 4 July for a state visit to Trinidad & Tobago—marking the first such visit by an Indian PM since 1999. In July 2025, India and Trinidad and Tobago elevated their...

17th BRICS Summit 2025: India’s Leadership Role and Global Diplomacy

The 17th BRICS Summit took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 6–7 July 2025, under the chairmanship of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The summit was held in the backdrop of multiple global crises—rising geopolitical tensions, the...

Made in China 2025 Plan: Key Features and Lessons For India

Context: Amid Apple’s shift from China to India for iPhone manufacturing, China’s ‘Made in China 2025’ policy and India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative offer contrasting lessons in industrial policy and global supply chains. About Make in India Initiative Launch: September...

India And Global South, Significance, Challenges and India’s Approach

Context: India has expanded development partnerships with the Global South, primarily through Line of Credits (LoCs). However, debt crises and shrinking global aid now demand a shift towards balanced, innovative, and cooperative engagement models. India And Global South The term...

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Passed, Key Provisions and Its Imapct

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. Congress passed one of the most ambitious and controversial legislative packages in American history: the “Big Beautiful Bill”. Championed by President Donald Trump during his second term, the bill is a sprawling tax-and-spending package...

China, Pakistan and Bangladesh Trilateral Meeting – India’s New Challenge

Context: China recently hosted the first trilateral meeting with Pakistan and Bangladesh in Kunming, a gathering seen by some as China's effort to make Pakistan a stakeholder in the region and keep New Delhi preoccupied with immediate concerns. China, Pakistan...

America’s Plan to Manage AI Proliferation: Consequences and Implications

Context: The announcement by the United States of the rescission of its Framework for AI Diffusion has been viewed as a good thing. However, recent developments suggest that controls on AI are likely to persist, albeit in different forms. U.S....

Turning Point in Eurasia and its Implications for India

Context: The 2025 NATO summit in The Hague is portrayed as a critical moment, with NATO’s relevance and cohesion being questioned due to persistent transatlantic tensions, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and Trump’s scepticism about the alliance. About NATO Headquarters:...

South Asian Economic Integration: Potential and Issues

Context: The Recent two major incidents–the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and the terror attack in Pahalgam– shook India’s economic and national security landscape. These events highlight the urgent need for India to foster deeper regional integration with...

Importance of PM Modi Visit to Cyprus for India

Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Cyprus. PM Modi Visit to Cyprus Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a historic visit to Cyprus, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited the island nation in over two...