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Discuss the trends in Indo-Russia politico-strategic relationship since India's independence. To what extent, it is correct to say that India is moving away from Russia by getting close to U.S.A and China? Give Arguments to support your view.

Key Trends in Indo-USSR-Russia relationship since India’s independence are as follows: India established good diplomatic relations with the U.S.S.R. after Independence. In the early 1950s, when India suffered...

August 9, 2023

How will the US decision to "decertify"the Iran nuclear deal affect the parties involved in the deal? Discuss.

Iran nuclear deal was struck between Iran and six world powers – the US, UK, Russia, France, China, and Germany in 2015 which lifted crippling economic sanctions on...

August 6, 2023

In the last few years, Indian government has qualitatively and quantitatively enriched engagement with the Indian Diaspora. Has it set on a new trend in India's foreign policy also? Discuss.

Diaspora refers to people who have migrated from Indian territories to other countries. Currently India has 2nd largest diaspora in the world with 25 million people living in...

August 5, 2023

What are the mandate and functions of UN Women? Explain its various activities towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal-5.

UN Women is a global organization to promote gender Equality and Women Empowerment. It works mainly on five areas To increase women’s leadership and participation; To stop violence against...

August 5, 2023

India-Australia look to sign the Logistics Support Agreement, a key agreement for both the countries. In this context, comment on the relations between India and Australia.

India and Australia have moved closer to signing the Logistics Support Agreement (LSA). It comes ahead of the Australian Prime Minister’s meet scheduled in January.  The LSA is...

August 3, 2023

Who Are the Kurds? Explain the genesis of the tussle between Kurds and Turkey?

Kurds are an ethnic minority group without an official state except in Iraq where they have never achieved nation-state status and they have a regional government called Iraqi...

July 28, 2023

“What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India’s National self-esteem and ambitions” Explain with suitable examples.

India-US relations have been in upbeat for a decade. India-US nuclear deal and designation of India as a major defence partner of US testifies the strong momentum in...

July 28, 2023

Sweden is one of the world’s oldest monarchies. Write a note on the areas of cooperation and their potential between India and Sweden.

The diplomatic ties between India and Sweden date back to the year 1949. The two countries cooperate widely in regional and international and share an excellent relationship.  Sweden...

July 26, 2023

Describe the current geo-political situation in the European Union and the threats that the bloc faces in the future.

Last month the French President Emmanuel Macron rocked the European political boat in an interview with ‘The Economist” where he declared that “Europe is on the edge of...

July 24, 2023

Describe the current state of India-Sri Lanka ties in the wake of Gotabaya Rajapaksa becoming the new Sri Lankan President and how can India repair those ties in order to maximize our interests?

Following the election of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the President of Sri Lanka, the Indian foreign establishment in New Delhi has moved quickly and taken certain measures to repair...

July 23, 2023

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