International Relations

Viewpoint India and the United States share a multifaceted relationship based on shared democratic values, strategic interests, and economic ties. Areas of Cooperation Historical Background 1947-1990s: Limited engagement due to Cold War alignments Post-1991: Economic liberalization in India and the … Continue reading →

About Russia Location: Spans Europe and Asia, making it a transcontinental country. Capital: Moscow Bordering Countries (14): Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. Major Mountain Ranges: Ural Mountains, Caucasus Mountains. … Continue reading →

About Japan  Japan is a island nation located at North Pacific Ocean with its capital at Tokyo. Areas of Cooperation Historical Ties Ancient Buddhist Links: Buddhism spread from India to Japan in the 6th century. Indian Leaders: Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath … Continue reading →

About Canada Canada is a country in North America with its capital in Ottawa which upholds values like democratic values, human rights, the rule of law, and pluralism which is similar to India. Areas of Cooperation Historical Context Early Relations: … Continue reading →

Viewpoint of India – Australia Relations India and Australia share a robust and multifaceted relationship, underpinned by shared values, democratic principles, and mutual interests. This relationship has evolved significantly over the years, encompassing various domains such as trade, defense, education, … Continue reading →

What is CPEC? Aim: CPEC was launched in 2015 as a multi-billion dollar initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity between China and Pakistan. Features: The project includes the development of roads, railways, pipelines, and energy projects. Connecting Regions: It stretches from … Continue reading →

String of Pearls Definition: The String of Pearls is a geopolitical and strategic concept used to describe China’s growing influence and military presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) through a series of ports, bases, and diplomatic ties with countries … Continue reading →

What is it? China’s cartographic expansion refers to its strategic use of maps to assert territorial claims over disputed regions. Key Areas of Cartographic Expansion South China Sea China has long used the “Nine-Dash Line” to claim nearly 90% of … Continue reading →

What is it? The Necklace of Diamonds is a strategic concept often seen as India’s response to China’s String of Pearls.  What does it focus? This initiative focuses on creating a series of strategic alliances and military bases across the … Continue reading →

About Nepal Nepal is a south asian country with a capital at Katmandu that is sandwiched between India and China. Nepal acts as a buffer state between India and China. Areas of Cooperation Historical Background Uniting Factor: Nepal also shares … Continue reading →