International Relations

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Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
11 Feb, 2026

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
11 Feb, 2026

​New beginnings, Pg6

New START Treaty expires, raising concerns about renewed nuclear arms race amid shifting global geopolitics and potential impacts on non-proliferation efforts.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
11 Feb, 2026

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismWomen and Women's OrganizationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
11 Feb, 2026

Takaichi’s triumph, Pg6

Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
11 Feb, 2026

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
11 Feb, 2026

Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8

India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers
11 Feb, 2026

Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8

President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Feb, 2026

Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18

Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
11 Feb, 2026

Zero digital services tax promise ‘shrinks’ sovereign policy space, Pg17

India's commitment to remove digital services tax under US trade deal raises concerns over sovereign policy space and future negotiations.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
11 Feb, 2026

India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13

India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
11 Feb, 2026

Xi's purges could mean more instability along the border, Pg12

Xi Jinping's military purges spark instability concerns along India's border, potentially increasing unpredictability and aggressive actions by Chinese PLA.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
11 Feb, 2026

In the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy, Pg12

India navigates the evolving global economic landscape, aligning with US on economic security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics with China and Russia.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
11 Feb, 2026

Misri meets China's vice-minister; talks focus on border peace, trade, Pg11

India and China discuss border peace, trade, and UNSC membership aspirations in New Delhi strategic dialogue post-October 2024 border agreement.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
11 Feb, 2026

White House fact sheet adds 'certain pulses' to reduced/zero tariff list, Pg1

US pressures India to reduce tariffs on 'certain pulses', escalating trade negotiations post interim agreement framework announcement.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
11 Feb, 2026

Bangladesh set to vote, worried Hindus ask: 'Who will protect us?', Pg1

Bangladesh secures zero-tariff deal with US, challenging India's textile exports and trade relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
10 Feb, 2026

Muslim nations protest as Israel tightens grip on West Bank, Pg14

Israel's West Bank settlement measures spark condemnation from Muslim nations, escalating tensions and threatening two-state solution prospects.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
10 Feb, 2026

Amount announced by India to Seychelles for development, Pg8

India pledges $175 million in development aid to Seychelles after high-level talks between Modi and Herminie.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
10 Feb, 2026

India and Greece agree to strengthen defence industrial cooperation in five-year road map, Pg10

India and Greece forge five-year defence roadmap, enhancing strategic partnership through industrial cooperation and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
10 Feb, 2026

Back on track, Pg6

Modi's Malaysia visit mends strained ties, strengthens cooperation on counter-terrorism, trade, and technology after previous diplomatic tensions.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
10 Feb, 2026

A chance for India to polish the Kimberley Process, Pg6

India assumes Kimberley Process chair for 2026, aiming to broaden scope to include human rights and digital certification.

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