General Studies 2

China’s Policies: String of Pearls

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

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China’s Policies: Cartographic Expansion

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

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India’s Strategy in Indian Ocean Region: Necklace of Diamonds

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

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India and Neighbouring Countries: Nepal

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

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India and Neighbouring Countries: Sri Lanka

About Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is an island nation with capitals Colombo, and Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte located in the southern part of the Indian peninsula. Areas of Cooperation Historical Ties Ashoka spread Buddhism in Sri Lanka 2000 years ago. The … Continue reading

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India and Neighbouring Countries: China

About China China is one of the key players in Asia geopolitics and its immediate neighbors which share borders with Indian states like  Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh. Focus Areas Historical Background  Ancient Times: India … Continue reading

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India and Neighbouring Countries: Pakistan

About Pakistan  Pakistan is the immediate neighbour of India which emerged from the same piece of land with its capital at Islamabad. India – Pakistan border length is 3,323 kilometres and shares a border with Indian states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, … Continue reading

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India and Neighbouring Countries: Myanmar

About Myanmar  Relationships between India and Myanmar are founded on common historical, ethnic, cultural, and religious links. Over 1600 kilometers of land separate India and Myanmar, and they also have a marine border in the Bay of Bengal near Coco … Continue reading

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India and Neighbouring Countries: Mauritius

About Mauritius  Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean on the east side of the African continent. Its capital is Port Louis. Mauritius is an extended neighbour of India. Areas of Cooperation Historical Relations Indian – Mauritius relations … Continue reading

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India and Neighbouring Countries: Maldives

About Maldives Maldives is an island nation that is located south of Lakshadweep (Indian territory). Both nations share common cultural links like the practice of Islam. Areas of Cooperation Historical Connection Pre-Independence – Both India and Maldives have been British … Continue reading

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