Tag: regional geopolitics

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Why are regional powers in West Asia increasingly seeking security partnerships beyond their traditional alliances? Explain how this trend is reshaping regional geopolitics.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Q4. Why are regional powers in West Asia increasingly seeking security partnerships beyond their traditional alliances? Explain how this trend is reshaping regional geopolitics. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The changing security architecture of West Asia, …

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“India’s neighbourhood policy increasingly reflects a shift from ‘reactive diplomacy’ to ‘developmental statecraft’.” Highlight the challenges in sustaining such an approach.

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Q3. “India’s neighbourhood policy increasingly reflects a shift from ‘reactive diplomacy’ to ‘developmental statecraft’.” Highlight the challenges in sustaining such an approach. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Reflects the evolving nature of India’s foreign policy under the Neighbourhood First policy and the growing importance …

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Sea of Japan

Source:  BS Context: Two U.S. B-52 nuclear-capable bombers conducted joint drills with Japanese F-35 and F-15 jets over the Sea of Japan, marking Washington’s first show of force after China–Russia bomber and naval exercises near Japan and South Korea. About Sea of Japan: What it is? The Sea of Japan is a major marginal sea …

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The Saudi–Iran rapprochement reflects pragmatic economic realignment, not ideological warmth. Evaluate the drivers of this détente. Examine how it reshapes India’s outreach to both states.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. The Saudi–Iran rapprochement reflects pragmatic economic realignment, not ideological warmth. Evaluate the drivers of this détente. Examine how it reshapes India’s outreach to both states. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The Saudi–Iran rapprochement is reshaping …

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India–Afghanistan Relations Amid Taliban Diplomacy

Syllabus: Bilateral Relations Source:  YT Context: Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s six-day visit to India marks the first high-level Taliban delegation visit since 2021, signalling cautious diplomatic re-engagement. About India–Afghanistan Relations Amid Taliban Diplomacy: Historical Context of India–Afghanistan Relations Civilisational Linkages: India and Afghanistan share deep cultural, linguistic, and trade ties dating back to …

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