Diplomacy is the art of managing international relations. It involves negotiation and dialogue between countries. Diplomats represent their nations' interests abroad. They work to resolve conflicts and promote peace. Effective diplomacy can lead to treaties and alliances. It plays a crucial role in global stability. Cultural understanding enhances diplomatic efforts. Economic ties often strengthen diplomatic relations. Diplomacy shapes the world we live in.
Recent developments have seen a sharp intensification of sanctions targeting India’s imports of Russian crude oil. The United States imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports...
The 47th ASEAN Summit concluded in Kuala Lumpur on October 28, 2025. ASEAN now includes 11 countries, including the recent addition of Timor Leste. India participated actively with...
India’s engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has grown since 1995. The annual ASEAN summit and related meetings now serve as vital platforms for India...
Recent developments in 2025 have seen the US impose sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. The move aims to restrict Kremlin’s oil revenue but...
The 47th ASEAN Summit in 2025 has attracted global attention with the attendance of key world leaders. The presence of the US, UK, Australia, and Japan's heads of...
India has recently made progress in its efforts to extradite fugitives accused of economic offences. A Belgian court has ruled against Mehul Choksi’s plea to avoid extradition, clearing...
India’s recent engagement with the Taliban, marked by the 2025 visit of Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, signals a major shift in New...
The initial phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan was implemented in October 2025. It established a ceasefire and enabled humanitarian aid and prisoner exchanges. However, deeper issues...
International organisations (IOs) play a vital role in global governance. They administer treaties and facilitate cooperation between states. Many IOs operate within host countries. This raises a key...
The Durand Line, established in 1893, remains one of the most contentious borders in South Asia. Stretching 2,640 kilometres, it divides Afghanistan and Pakistan. This boundary has shaped...
