International Relations

Introduction: India and China held the 18th round of talks on Sunday to resolve the two remaining friction areas on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The talks came ahead of the Chinese Defence Minister’s visit to New Delhi and were aimed at restoring peace along the border areas, which would enable progress in recently […]

Introduction The conflict between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has left over 400 dead and 4,000 wounded, causing a humanitarian crisis. India is sending two aircraft and a ship to evacuate its citizens from Sudan. The Two Generals Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, commander of the Sudanese Armes Forces (SAF), and de […]

Introduction: In February 2023, Russia surpassed Saudi Arabia to become India’s second biggest exporter of crude oil in FY23. This analysis delves into the reasons behind this shift, the impact of the rise in imports from Russia on India’s trade deficit, and the measures being taken to address the trade imbalance. Reasons behind Russia’s Rise […]

Introduction: The Philippines’ Foreign Secretary, Enrique Manalo, met with China’s Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, to express his concern over the escalating tensions in waters around Taiwan. The two countries have been working to deepen their economic ties while managing their dispute in the South China Sea. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a […]

Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit France in July 2023. Though the visit has not been publicly announced yet, it is anticipated that several important agreements related to trade, defence, climate change, and energy will be discussed during the visit. Trade and Defence: The two leaders are expected to discuss several agreements […]

Context: Recent terror attack in the Rajouri-Poonch Sector, J&K, resulted in the death of 5 soldiers and raised questions about the management of patrols in sensitive locations. The attack has reignited memories of the 2019 Pulwama attack and highlights the continued threat of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. Current Kashmir Strategy: India’s strategy in Kashmir includes […]

Introduction Satinder Lambah’s book reveals information about India-Pakistan dialogue process. It talks about the agreement on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, which was almost signed by the two nations. Contours of the Agreement The agreement sought “not to redraw borders, but make borders irrelevant”. The settlement includes a free flow of trade, ending […]