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Abraham Accords
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The Abraham Accords are US-brokered agreements normalizing relations between Israel and several A...
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Accountability for Crimes Against UN Peacekeepers
p.2
The UN Security Council has adopted resolutions to enhance accountability for crimes against peac...
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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India's Act East Policy
p.13
ASEAN is a key regional bloc for India's Act East Policy, fostering comprehensive strategic partn...
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BRICS Grouping and India's Role
p.21
BRICS is a major grouping of emerging economies, with India playing a crucial role in its objecti...
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Border Management & Security
p.20
Comprehensive strategies and infrastructure development to secure India's borders against infiltr...
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Border Management and Civilian-Military Interface
p.19
Border management involves navigating the complex relationship between military security requirem...
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Brexit and its Geopolitical and Economic Ramifications
p.21
Brexit, the UK's departure from the EU, has resulted in significant economic costs, political ins...
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Brinkmanship in International Relations
p.21
Brinkmanship is a high-stakes strategy of pushing conflicts to the edge of war to gain concession...
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Chagos Islands Sovereignty Dispute and Decolonization
p.26
The Chagos Islands dispute is a post-colonial sovereignty conflict between Mauritius and the UK, ...
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Challenges in Conflict Resolution and Ceasefire Implementation
p.27
Sustaining ceasefires and achieving conflict resolution is challenging due to the involvement of ...
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China's Geopolitical Influence in South Asia
p.32
China's increasing engagement in South Asian nations, exemplified by projects like the Teesta ini...
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China's Revisionism of the International Order
p.33
China is pursuing a strategy of 'selective revisionism' towards the international order, actively...
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Conventional Missile Deterrence and India's Strategic Response
p.42
India needs to develop a credible conventional missile force, including a dedicated 'rocket force...
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Council of the European Union
p.46
The Council of the European Union is a key legislative and decision-making body of the EU, where ...
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Critical Minerals
p.48
Critical minerals are vital for advanced technologies and clean energy, posing supply chain risks...
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Critical Minerals Global Supply Chains
p.49
Critical minerals are vital for advanced technologies and green energy; their global supply chain...
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Critical Minerals and India's Strategic Resource Security
p.48
Critical minerals are vital for India's strategic autonomy in technology and energy, driving dome...
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Cross-border Terrorism
p.49
Cross-border terrorism involves non-state actors attacking from one nation into another, often ca...
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Cuban Revolution and Cold War Geopolitics
p.50
The Cuban Revolution established a communist state, becoming a central theatre for Cold War confl...
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Cultural Diplomacy through Cinema
p.50
India uses cinema as a tool for cultural diplomacy, promoting its films globally through festival...
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Cyber Warfare and International Legal Frameworks
p.53
The increasing use of cyber operations in modern conflicts poses significant challenges to existi...
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Decline of Western Hegemony and Rise of Multipolarity
p.55
The article highlights the waning influence of the US and the West, exemplified by the Iran deal,...
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Defense Modernization
p.56
Defense modernization involves upgrading military capabilities (equipment, tech, infrastructure) ...
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Demographic Changes in Border Areas
p.57
The phenomenon of significant population shifts in India's border regions, primarily attributed t...
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Denuclearization of Iran
p.58
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EU Migration and Asylum Policy
p.91
The EU's new Return Regulation and the broader Pact on Migration and Asylum represent a toughenin...
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Economic Sanctions and International Diplomacy
p.73
The MOU details the comprehensive lifting of various economic sanctions against Iran, including t...
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Economic Sanctions as a Tool of Foreign Policy
p.74
Economic sanctions are foreign policy tools involving trade and financial restrictions, used to i...
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Energy Security and Geopolitical Impact on Trade Routes
p.84
The US attack on Iran, wider regional conflict, and the Hormuz Strait blockade caused immense eco...
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Evolution of Modern Warfare and the Enduring Role of Ground Forces
p.92
Modern warfare integrates drones and precision strikes, but ground forces remain essential for te...
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Evolution of Warfare and Strategic Targeting
p.93
The application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in military operations, characterized by their...
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Evolving Nature of Global Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Paradigms
p.94
Despite a statistical decline in global terrorism, the threat is reorganizing, concentrating in c...
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Extraterritorial Application of National Laws
p.96
Extraterritorial application of national laws allows a country to enforce its statutes beyond its...
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Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
p.100
The FATF is a global watchdog against money laundering and terrorist financing, setting internati...
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Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program (U.S.)
p.107
The U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program is a government-to-government mechanism for selling...
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Foreign Policy Dilemmas in a Multipolar World
p.107
The article illustrates the UK's foreign policy dilemmas, including balancing support for Europea...
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Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)
p.108
FOIP is a strategic vision for a rules-based, inclusive, and secure Indo-Pacific, promoting freed...
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Freedom of Navigation (FON) and International Maritime Law
p.109
A core principle of international law ensuring free passage for ships, vital for global commerce ...
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Freedom of Navigation and Maritime Choke Points
p.109
Freedom of navigation, enshrined in UNCLOS, ensures free passage through international waters and...
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Freedom of Navigation and Maritime Security
p.109
The principle of freedom of navigation ensures unimpeded passage through international waters, vi...
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G7 Summit
p.112
The G7 is a forum of seven major advanced economies that meets annually to address global issues....
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Geopolitical Dynamics of the Middle East
p.114
The Middle East is a critical geopolitical hotspot. US-Iran tensions are a core driver of regiona...
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Geopolitical Impact on Indian Economy
p.115
Geopolitical events, specifically the West Asia crisis, are identified as significant sources of ...
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Geopolitical Implications of Protracted Conflicts
p.115
Examines the wide-ranging effects of long-running conflicts on international power dynamics, secu...
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Geopolitical Significance of Diego Garcia and the Indian Ocean Region
p.115
Diego Garcia, a U.S.-U.K. base in the Chagos Islands, is strategically vital for military operati...
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Geopolitical Significance of India's Himalayan Border Regions
p.116
India's Himalayan border regions, particularly Ladakh, are critical geopolitical zones due to his...
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Geopolitical Significance of Maritime Chokepoints
p.116
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy choke point, linking the Persian Gulf to the ope...
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Geopolitics of Energy and Global Oil Markets
p.116
Geopolitical events, especially in the Middle East, significantly impact global oil supply and pr...
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Geopolitics of Green Technology Supply Chains
p.117
The geopolitics of green technology supply chains are defined by China's dominance in critical mi...
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Geopolitics of West Asia
p.118
The article highlights the persistent instability in West Asia, the limitations of military solut...
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Geopolitics of West Asia & Energy Security
p.118
West Asia is critical for global energy and trade. The article highlights a US-Iran peace deal, t...
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Geopolitics of West Asia and U.S.-Iran Relations
p.118
The U.S.-Iran relationship is a critical determinant of West Asian stability, involving nuclear i...
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Geopolitics of the Middle East
p.117
The Middle East's geopolitics involves a web of state and non-state actors (Israel, Iran, Lebanon...
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Geopolitics of the Strait of Hormuz
p.117
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial maritime chokepoint for global energy trade, making it a focal ...
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Global Crude Oil Price Dynamics
p.121
Global oil prices are influenced by supply-demand, geopolitics (e.g., US-Iran deal, Strait of Hor...
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Global Economic Governance and Development
p.121
Global economic governance aims for a stable and equitable world economy, with a focus on inclusi...
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Global South and India's Leadership
p.123
India's growing role as a leader and advocate for the Global South, focusing on shared developmen...
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Group of Seven (G7)
p.130
The G7 is an intergovernmental forum of leading industrialised democracies, established in 1975 t...
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Human Rights & International Law
p.134
The EU's migration reform faces significant criticism from human rights groups over concerns rega...
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Human Rights Violations in Conflict Zones
p.134
The article details alleged severe human rights abuses by Israeli forces against activists attemp...
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Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)
p.134
India's HADR operations, exemplified by Operation Amistad to Venezuela, showcase its commitment t...
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Illegal Immigration and Border Management
p.137
The issue of undocumented migration, particularly from neighboring countries, its perceived impac...
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Illegal Immigration and Deportation Policy
p.138
Understanding the legal framework, challenges, and policy responses to illegal immigration, inclu...
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India's Civilisational Ethos and Foreign Policy
p.153
India's foreign policy is often guided by its civilisational ethos of collective welfare and non-...
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India's Cybersecurity Strategy and Global Cyber Governance
p.153
India, with its increasing reliance on digital infrastructure across critical sectors, faces heig...
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India's Diplomatic Response and Protection of Citizens Abroad
p.154
India's diplomatic machinery, primarily the MEA and its missions abroad, actively works to protec...
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India's Foreign Policy & Diplomatic Engagements
p.158
India's foreign policy aims to safeguard national interests and citizens globally, employing dipl...
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India's Foreign Policy Principles and Evolution
p.158
India's foreign policy, rooted in non-alignment and Global South solidarity, is undergoing re-eva...
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India's Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Engagements
p.157
India's proactive foreign policy involves strengthening bilateral ties with key regions like Euro...
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India's Foreign Policy in West Asia
p.158
India's West Asia policy balances energy needs, economic ties, and strategic autonomy amidst regi...
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India's Geopolitical Positioning (Middle Power vs. Global South)
p.159
India is navigating a complex geopolitical identity, balancing aspirations as a 'middle power' wi...
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India's Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Diplomacy
p.159
India's HADR diplomacy, exemplified by Operation Amistad to Venezuela, showcases its commitment t...
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India's Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Engagement Strategy
p.160
India's IOR strategy is multi-faceted, focusing on security, economic cooperation, and regional s...
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India's Indo-Pacific Strategy
p.160
India's Indo-Pacific Strategy promotes a free, open, and inclusive rules-based order, integrating...
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India's Maritime Diplomacy
p.162
India's maritime diplomacy uses naval assets for international engagement, fostering cooperation,...
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India's Maritime Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
p.163
India's maritime engagement in Southeast Asia, driven by the Act East Policy and SAGAR doctrine, ...
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India's Maritime Strategy and Diplomacy in the Indian Ocean Region
p.163
India's maritime strategy in the IOR, guided by SAGAR and MAHASAGAR, focuses on security, growth,...
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India's Maritime Strategy in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
p.163
India's maritime strategy in the IOR, guided by the SAGAR initiative, focuses on securing its eco...
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India's Multilateral Diplomacy and UN Security Council
p.164
India's active pursuit of a non-permanent UNSC seat and its broader advocacy for UNSC reforms und...
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India's Refugee and Asylum Policy
p.164
India's refugee policy is ad-hoc, lacking a dedicated law or UN Convention ratification. It balan...
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India's Soft Power and Military Diplomacy
p.165
The 'Samudra Pradakshina' expedition exemplified India's military diplomacy, acting as a 'floatin...
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India's Strategic Autonomy
p.166
India's strategic autonomy is its commitment to an independent foreign policy, prioritizing natio...
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India's Strategic Autonomy and Multi-alignment
p.166
The article underscores India's need for a balanced regional strategy rooted in strategic autonom...
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India's and China's Geopolitical Engagements in Myanmar
p.152
India and China navigate complex geopolitical interests in Myanmar, with China balancing border s...
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India-Australia Bilateral Relations
p.142
The India-Australia relationship has evolved into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, characte...
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India-Australia Strategic Partnership
p.143
The India-Australia partnership is deepening across strategic, economic, and technological domain...
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India-Bangladesh Border Management & Cooperation
p.143
Bilateral efforts between India and Bangladesh, primarily through BSF-BGB talks, to manage their ...
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India-Canada Bilateral Relations
p.144
India and Canada are deepening their strategic partnership across economic, technological, energy...
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India-Cyprus Bilateral Relations
p.144
The bilateral relationship between India and Cyprus, marked by high-level visits, shared values, ...
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India-EU Strategic Partnership
p.145
The India-EU Strategic Partnership is a comprehensive framework for cooperation across diverse se...
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India-European Union Relations
p.145
The comprehensive relationship between India and the European Union, encompassing trade, investme...
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India-France Strategic Partnership
p.146
The India-France strategic partnership is a robust and evolving bilateral relationship, encompass...
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India-Ireland Bilateral Relations
p.146
India and Ireland are actively working to enhance their bilateral cooperation across various sect...
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India-Japan Bilateral Relations
p.147
India-Japan ties are a cornerstone of India's foreign policy, characterized by deepening strategi...
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India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
p.147
IMEC is a G20-launched multimodal corridor connecting India, Middle East, and Europe, aiming to e...
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India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership
p.148
The India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership is a multifaceted relationship built on shared Buddhist ...
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India-Myanmar Bilateral Relations
p.148
India's relationship with Myanmar is vital for its Act East policy, border security, and regional...
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India-Pakistan Bilateral Relations
p.151
India-Pakistan relations are defined by a history of conflict, terrorism, and intermittent dialog...
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India-Pakistan Relations
p.151
India-Pakistan relations are defined by the Kashmir dispute, cross-border terrorism, and a histor...
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India-Russia Strategic Partnership
p.151
The India-Russia strategic partnership is a multifaceted relationship encompassing defence, energ...
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India-Seychelles Bilateral Relations
p.157
India's long-standing and strong bilateral ties with Seychelles encompass comprehensive developme...
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India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
p.166
The India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a cornerstone of India's foreign policy, cru...
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India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
p.167
The India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a multifaceted bilateral relationship guided ...
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Indian Army Modernization & Capability Development
p.148
Indian Army modernization involves continuous upgrades in technology, equipment, and strategy, fo...
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Indian Diaspora's Role in Bilateral Relations
p.149
The Indian diaspora is increasingly recognized as a strategic asset in India's bilateral relation...