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India-US-Russia Relations Post 2025 Alaska Summit

The August 2025 Alaska Summit between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin marked moment in global diplomacy. However, its impact on India’s foreign policy...

August 20, 2025

Bering Strait Shipping Cooperation Amid Political Strains

Recent research reveals that mariners navigating the Bering Strait are largely adhering to the 2018 shipping guidelines. These guidelines, established through a joint U.S.-Russia initiative under the International...

August 19, 2025

US-Russia Talks Impact India’s Russian Oil Imports

The 2025 US-Russia summit in Alaska ended without a ceasefire agreement for Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged politically stronger while US President Donald Trump showed no immediate...

August 18, 2025

Aviation Workforce Shortage

The aviation sector faces a critical shortage of skilled personnel in 2025. Two main approaches have emerged at the 42nd ICAO Assembly to address this issue. The European...

August 13, 2025

IMEC Faces Challenges

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was launched in 2023 to enhance trade and connectivity between India, the Arabian Gulf, and Europe. It aims to reduce shipping time...

August 12, 2025

Dardanelles Strait

Turkey recently suspended all shipping traffic through the Dardanelles Strait due to extensive forest fires in the Çanakkale province. The Ministry of Transport announced the temporary closure, affecting...

August 11, 2025

Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries

The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) convened in Awaza, Turkmenistan in 2025. It gathered global leaders and experts to address challenges unique to 32...

August 9, 2025

India-Brazil Biofuels Alliance

The India-Brazil partnership on biofuels is gaining momentum amid rising global trade tensions and shifting energy geopolitics. While the India-US trade relationship faces strain due to tariffs and...

August 5, 2025

India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative

India recently launched the first four projects under the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative. This programme aims to help Global South countries achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The...

August 4, 2025

Cascade Schengen Visa

The European Commission introduced a new fast-track Schengen visa system for Indian travellers. This “cascade” system rewards applicants with a clean visa history by offering long-term, multiple-entry visas....

August 1, 2025

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