Operation Kaveri Context: On 15 April 2023, an armed confrontation between competing groups of Sudan’s military government erupted. Clashes erupted across Sudan, primarily in the west, as well as in the capital city of Khartoum and the Darfur area. Due to clashes between two military […]
Sudan’s Capital Hit By Blasts Contexts: An ongoing power battle between the forces of Army head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who is in charge of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), turned brutally violent on Saturday. Points to Ponder: Explosions […]
Saudi Arabia’s Quest for strategic autonomy Context: For many years, the kingdom’s animosity towards Iran was the primary motivator of Saudi foreign policy. However, last month, Saudi Arabia announced a deal to normalize diplomatic relations with Iran, mediated by China. Furthermore, there were allegations that […]
A Crucial Six Months For India-U.S Ties Context: The next six months will be critical for India-US relations. After a two-year wait, the United States officially named its next Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, in March. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit the […]
Russia- Ukraine Conflict The Russia-Ukraine war is a complex and ongoing conflict that began in 2014. The dispute may be traced back to Ukraine’s determination to draw closer to the West, culminating in the 2014 Ukrainian revolution that deposed Viktor Yanukovych’s pro-Russian administration. In reaction, […]
Germany may offer the sale of advanced submarines to India Context: Germany is expected to present a proposal to India for the sale of advanced conventional submarines through the government-to-government route, it is learned. The Navy, which is staring at a dwindling sub-surface fleet, is […]
Finland joins NATO bloc; Russia says the move will escalate Ukraine conflict Context: Finland formally joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on Tuesday, roughly doubling the length of the border that the alliance shares with Russia and bolstering its eastern flank as the war in […]
Security issues on the table as PM meets Bhutan King Context: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Narendra Modi discuss ‘entire gamut’ of ties and progress in boundary talks between China and Bhutan, particularly about Doklam, says Foreign Secretary Points to Ponder: India and Bhutan have […]
India – Egypt Bilateral Relationship Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt recently agreed to elevate the India-Egypt bilateral relationship to a “strategic partnership”. Historical Ties: At least since the reign of Emperor Asoka, relations between Egypt and India, two […]
G 20 Presidency – What lies ahead for India? Context: The current year has witnessed high drama in the geopolitics of the world including the Russia-Ukraine war and China’s belligerence at India’s doorstep. Amidst growing conflicts in different parts of the world, India is standing […]