Page-2 of GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations

Discuss the fallout of Myanmar’s democratic experiment being derailed by the 2021 military coup. What are its impacts on the external players, including India?

Myanmar was having a limited democracy before the military coup in 2021. Almost 21 months have passed since the military coup in Myanmar and there has been no improvement, even after interventions from UN, ASEAN and other multilateral bodies. Background ..

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Why is India opposing the Belt and Road and Initiative? How are China’s rival nations countering the BRI strategy?

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the most ambitious project of China and arguably one of the most ambitious global infrastructure projects ever envisaged by a country. It aims to build trade, investment and infrastructure networks across Asia, Africa ..

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What are the implications of the recent Israel-Lebanon maritime agreement for the situation in West Asia? What are its implications for the European energy crisis?

The recent Israel-Lebanon maritime agreement may offer good hopes for the Europe, which is undergoing economic, energy and conflict crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war. The historic deal between the two bitter neighbours, that technically remain on war, has been ..

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2022 marks 60 years since the Cuban Missile Crisis. What can be learnt from this historic incident for tackling the present-day international political tensions?

The ongoing Russia Ukraine war has raised concerns around the world. It has often been cited as the most dangerous time after the Second World War. The US led NATO and Russia are confronting each other and the possibility of ..

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While global trade is estimated to decline. India is keeping its export numbers afloat by increasing trade with the global South. In this context, examine the rising importance of the global south in geopolitics and India’s response to it.

The global trend is going through a tough time with growth volumes dropping to 1% in 2023 according to WTO. However, India is diversifying its exports and increasing trade ties with the global South. Global South: The term global south ..

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Examine the significance of India-UK free trade agreement (FTA). Also, highlight the factors impeding the conclusion of the India-UK FTA.

A free trade agreement (FTA) is an agreement between two or more nations to reduce barriers of imports and exports among them by significantly reducing or removing government tariffs, subsidies, etc. Significance of India-UK FTA: After Brexit, the UK can ..

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