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Abraham Accords
p.1
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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BRICS Grouping and India's Role
p.15
BRICS is a major grouping of emerging economies, with India playing a crucial role in its objecti...
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Border Management and Civilian-Military Interface
p.14
Border management involves navigating the complex relationship between military security requirem...
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Brexit and its Geopolitical and Economic Ramifications
p.15
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.16
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.20
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.20
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.25
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.25
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.31
India needs to develop a credible conventional missile force, including a dedicated 'rocket force...
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Council of the European Union
p.33
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.35
Critical minerals are vital for advanced technologies and clean energy, posing supply chain risks...
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Critical Minerals Global Supply Chains
p.36
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.35
Critical minerals are vital for India's strategic autonomy in technology and energy, driving dome...
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Cross-border Terrorism
p.36
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.36
The Cuban Revolution established a communist state, becoming a central theatre for Cold War confl...
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Cyber Warfare and International Legal Frameworks
p.38
The increasing use of cyber operations in modern conflicts poses significant challenges to existi...
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Defense Modernization
p.39
Defense modernization involves upgrading military capabilities (equipment, tech, infrastructure) ...
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Denuclearization of Iran
p.41
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EU Migration and Asylum Policy
p.62
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.50
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.51
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.57
The US attack on Iran, wider regional conflict, and the Hormuz Strait blockade caused immense eco...
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Evolution of Warfare and Strategic Targeting
p.63
Modern conflicts leverage drones and precision munitions for strategic targeting of critical infr...
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Extraterritorial Application of National Laws
p.65
Extraterritorial application of national laws allows a country to enforce its statutes beyond its...
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Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
p.68
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.71
The U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program is a government-to-government mechanism for selling...
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Freedom of Navigation and Maritime Security
p.72
The principle of freedom of navigation ensures unimpeded passage through international waters, vi...
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G7 Summit
p.75
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.76
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.77
Geopolitical events, specifically the West Asia crisis, are identified as significant sources of ...
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Geopolitical Implications of Protracted Conflicts
p.77
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.77
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.78
India's Himalayan border regions, particularly Ladakh, are critical geopolitical zones due to his...
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Geopolitical Significance of Maritime Chokepoints
p.78
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil chokepoint, central to West Asian geopolitics and i...
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Geopolitics of Energy and Global Oil Markets
p.78
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.79
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.79
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.80
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.80
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.79
The Middle East's geopolitics involves a web of state and non-state actors (Israel, Iran, Lebanon...
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Global Crude Oil Price Dynamics
p.82
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.83
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.84
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.88
The G7 is an intergovernmental forum of leading industrialised democracies, established in 1975 t...
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Human Rights & International Law
p.91
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.92
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.91
India's HADR operations, exemplified by Operation Amistad to Venezuela, showcase its commitment t...
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Illegal Immigration and Border Management
p.93
The issue of undocumented migration, particularly from neighboring countries, its perceived impac...
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Illegal Immigration and Deportation Policy
p.94
Understanding the legal framework, challenges, and policy responses to illegal immigration, inclu...
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India's Civilisational Ethos and Foreign Policy
p.104
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.104
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.105
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.108
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.109
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.108
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.108
India's West Asia policy balances energy needs, economic ties, and strategic autonomy amidst regi...
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India's Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Diplomacy
p.109
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.110
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.110
India's Indo-Pacific Strategy promotes a free, open, and inclusive rules-based order, integrating...
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India's Maritime Diplomacy
p.112
India's maritime diplomacy uses naval assets for international engagement, fostering cooperation,...
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India's Maritime Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
p.112
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.113
India's maritime strategy in the IOR, guided by SAGAR and MAHASAGAR, focuses on security, growth,...
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India's Strategic Autonomy
p.114
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.114
The article underscores India's need for a balanced regional strategy rooted in strategic autonom...
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India-Bangladesh Border Management & Cooperation
p.97
Bilateral efforts between India and Bangladesh, primarily through BSF-BGB talks, to manage their ...
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India-Canada Bilateral Relations
p.97
India and Canada are deepening their strategic partnership across economic, technological, energy...
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India-Cyprus Bilateral Relations
p.98
The bilateral relationship between India and Cyprus, marked by high-level visits, shared values, ...
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India-EU Strategic Partnership
p.99
The India-EU Strategic Partnership is a comprehensive framework for cooperation across diverse se...
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India-European Union Relations
p.98
The comprehensive relationship between India and the European Union, encompassing trade, investme...
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India-France Strategic Partnership
p.99
The India-France strategic partnership is a robust and evolving bilateral relationship, encompass...
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India-Ireland Bilateral Relations
p.99
India and Ireland are actively working to enhance their bilateral cooperation across various sect...
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India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
p.100
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.100
The India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership is a multifaceted relationship built on shared Buddhist ...
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India-Myanmar Bilateral Relations
p.101
India's relationship with Myanmar is vital for its Act East policy, border security, and regional...
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India-Pakistan Relations
p.103
India-Pakistan relations are defined by the Kashmir dispute, cross-border terrorism, and a histor...
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India-Russia Strategic Partnership
p.103
The India-Russia strategic partnership is a multifaceted relationship encompassing defence, energ...
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India-Seychelles Bilateral Relations
p.107
India's long-standing and strong bilateral ties with Seychelles encompass comprehensive developme...
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India-U.S. Bilateral Relations
p.115
The article highlights the recent deterioration of India-U.S. ties due to U.S. policies like 'Ame...
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India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership
p.117
The India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership is a multifaceted bilateral relationshi...
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India-U.S. Strategic Partnership and Defence Cooperation
p.117
The India-U.S. strategic partnership is characterized by growing defence cooperation, including s...
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India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
p.114
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.115
The India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a multifaceted bilateral relationship guided ...
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India-US Bilateral Relations
p.116
Recent strains in India-US ties due to US tariffs, visa restrictions, sanctions on India's energy...
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India-Venezuela Bilateral Relations
p.117
India-Venezuela relations are strong, driven by energy cooperation (oil supply, ONGC Videsh), gro...
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India-Vietnam Strategic Partnership
p.118
India and Vietnam's Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2026) strengthens defence and m...
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Indian Army Modernization & Capability Development
p.101
Indian Army modernization involves continuous upgrades in technology, equipment, and strategy, fo...
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Indo-Pacific Region
p.118
The Indo-Pacific is a vital geopolitical region spanning the Indian and Pacific Oceans, crucial f...
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Information Warfare and Digital Sovereignty
p.122
AI-driven disinformation, deepfakes, and algorithmic manipulation constitute a new form of inform...
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Institutional vs. Normative International Order
p.123
The international order is composed of an institutional dimension (formal bodies like the UN) and...
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Inter-Korean Relations and Geopolitics of the Korean Peninsula
p.126
The Korean Peninsula's division and unresolved conflict create a complex geopolitical landscape, ...
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Internal Conflicts and Peacebuilding
p.127
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Internal Security & Counter-Terrorism Strategies
p.127
States employ diverse counter-terrorism strategies, including intelligence-led operations and law...
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Internal Security Challenges and State Responses
p.127
Understanding the multifaceted nature of internal security threats (e.g., drug cartels, insurgent...
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
p.128
The IAEA is a UN-affiliated body promoting peaceful nuclear use while ensuring safety, security, ...
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International Border Disputes and Security Zones
p.128
International border disputes and the establishment of security zones, like Israel's in Lebanon, ...
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International Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution
p.129
The article highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts by Western powers to encourage direct talks bet...
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International Economic Sanctions
p.129
International economic sanctions are non-military foreign policy tools used to influence target s...
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International Engagement with De Facto Regimes
p.130
The EU's engagement with the Taliban for migration talks exemplifies the challenges of interactin...
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International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
p.130
IHL sets rules for armed conflict to protect non-combatants and limit suffering, prohibiting acts...
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International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and War Crimes
p.131
IHL limits conflict effects, protecting civilians and restricting warfare. War crimes, crimes aga...
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International Humanitarian Law and International Justice Mechanisms
p.130
IHL, including the Genocide Convention, aims to regulate armed conflict and protect civilians, wi...
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International Law
p.131
International law, the framework for global order, is facing significant erosion. Powerful states...
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International Mediation
p.132
Third-party intervention to resolve disputes; Pakistan & Qatar mediated Iran-U.S. talks; aims for...
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International Mediation and Conflict Resolution
p.132
International mediation is a diplomatic tool where a third party facilitates conflict resolution,...
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International Mediation and Diplomacy in Conflict Resolution
p.132
Focuses on the methods and challenges of resolving international conflicts through dialogue, thir...
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International Mediation in Conflict Resolution
p.133
The process by which a neutral third party helps conflicting parties negotiate a peaceful resolut...
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International Migration & Refugee Policy
p.134
The EU's new migration reform introduces 'return hubs' and expanded detention powers to manage ir...
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International Migration and Refugee Law
p.133
International migration, driven by diverse factors, poses a global challenge, necessitating adher...
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Iran Nuclear Program & Non-Proliferation
p.135
The Iran Nuclear Program is a key geopolitical issue involving international efforts to prevent n...
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Iran's Geopolitical Role and Foreign Policy
p.135
Iran's strategic location and oil wealth have historically made it a focal point of global power ...
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Iran's Nuclear Program and Non-Proliferation
p.136
Iran's nuclear program, a key geopolitical issue, involves its uranium enrichment capabilities an...
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Iran-U.S. Diplomatic Engagements
p.136
The article highlights ongoing, often contentious, diplomatic efforts between Iran and the U.S. t...
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Israel-Lebanon Border Conflict
p.136
A persistent conflict between Israel and Lebanese groups, mainly Hezbollah, over border security,...
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Israel-Lebanon Conflict
p.137
Ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon, involving Hezbollah, marked by recent Israeli milita...
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Israel-Lebanon Conflict: A Geopolitical Flashpoint
p.137
The Israel-Lebanon conflict is a persistent geopolitical struggle involving territorial claims, c...
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Israel-Palestine Conflict
p.137
The Israel-Palestine conflict is a protracted dispute over land and self-determination, character...
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Legality and Humanitarian Impact of Naval Blockades
p.144
Freedom of Navigation, enshrined in UNCLOS, guarantees unimpeded passage for ships through intern...
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Limits of Strategic Empathy in India-US Relations
p.145
Strategic autonomy enables India to pursue its national interests independently, avoiding binary ...
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Maritime Security & Freedom of Navigation
p.148
Maritime security ensures safe passage for commercial shipping and upholds freedom of navigation,...
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Maritime Security Challenges and India's Interests
p.147
India faces significant challenges in ensuring maritime security and protecting its seafarers in ...
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Maritime Security and Critical Trade Routes
p.147
India's maritime security strategy focuses on protecting its trade routes, energy imports, and se...
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Maritime Security and Freedom of Navigation
p.147
The protection of maritime trade routes and vessels from threats, upholding the international leg...
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Multinational Military Exercises and Regional Security Cooperation
p.152
Multinational military exercises like PRAGATI 2026 are crucial for fostering interoperability, bu...
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New International Economic Order (NIEO)
p.156
The NIEO was a 1970s initiative by developing nations (G77, NAM) to establish a more equitable gl...
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Nexus of Organized Crime and Insurgency
p.156
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Non-State Actors in International Relations
p.156
Non-state actors are entities independent of state control that significantly influence internati...
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
p.157
NATO is a post-WWII military alliance focused on collective security, whose expansion and role in...
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Nuclear Deterrence
p.157
Nuclear deterrence prevents conflict by threatening unacceptable nuclear retaliation, based on pr...
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime and Iran
p.158
The MOU outlines Iran's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, including specific measures like...
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
p.158
The NPT is a multilateral treaty established in 1970 with three pillars: preventing the spread of...
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Nuclear Proliferation
p.158
Encompasses the spread of nuclear weapons, fissionable material, and weapons-applicable nuclear t...
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Nuclear Proliferation and Disarmament
p.159
North Korea's declaration as a nuclear state and its defiance of international sanctions highligh...
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Nuclear Safety and Security in Conflict Zones
p.159
The safety and security of nuclear power plants in conflict zones are critical international conc...
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Pakistan's Mediation Efforts in West Asia
p.161
Pakistan's active diplomatic role in mediating between the U.S. and Iran highlights its efforts t...
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Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and its Governance Challenges
p.161
PoK faces internal unrest over economic grievances and political representation, particularly reg...
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Political Instability and Democratic Transitions in South Asia
p.164
The article illustrates a case of political instability in Bangladesh, marked by a government's o...