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  • Recent developments in Indian Foreign Policy: India’s position on the recent crises in Afghanistan, Iraq and West Asia, growing relations with US and Israel; Vision of a new world order.

    • India-Afghanistan Relations
    • India’s position on the recent crisis in Afghanistan
      • What steps has India taken to regain its foothold in Afghanistan since the Taliban has taken over the country in August 2021?
      • How does the recent takeover of Afghanistan by Taliban impact India's strategic interests?
      • "The war in Afghanistan is crucial from the point of view of India's national security. If the Americans withdraw and Jihadis emerge with a sense of triumphalism, India will face increasing onslaught of terrorism." Comment.
      • “Afghanistan is a litmus test for India’s ascendance as a regional and global power.” Discuss.
      • Examine India’s response to the Af-Pak policy of the US.
      • To what extent is India’s policy in regard to Afghanistan dictated by a vision of ‘Global South’, rather than compulsion?
    • Do you think that India’s capacity building role in Afghanistan has shrunk the strategic space for Pakistan there? Discuss.
    • India- Iraq Relations
    • Discuss the humanitarian role played by India in the crisis-stricken Gulf countries like Yemen and Iraq.
    • India’s Relations in West Asia
      • Discuss the significance of "West Asia Quad" in the light of India's 'Look West' policy.
      • Write a brief note on India’s interests in West Asia.
      • Examine the implications of turmoil in Iraq and West Asia for India’s security and foreign policy concerns.
      • Is it correct to conclude that the ‘Arab Street’ revolutions have radically altered the political power scenario of the West Asian countries? (150 words)
      • The Arab-Israeli conflict is basically a conflict between two resurgent nationalisms. Do you agree with the above assertion? Give reasons in support of your answer.
      • Examine the Israel-Arab conflict as a conflict of interest between the U.S.A. and the Soviet Union.
      • Comment: Hammas and peace in West Asia
      • Comment: Peace in West Asia
      • Comment: Palestinian Homeland issue and the West Asian crisis
      • Discuss the prospects of peace in West Asia in view of the changes in the US and Israeli policy and attitude in this regard.
    • Indo-Israel Relations
    • Israel as India’s Natural Ally
      • Identify the key sectors of cooperation between India and Israel since 2014. Examine their significance in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries.
      • In the history of foreign policy, seldom have relations between any two nations blossomed as fast as they have in the case of India and Israel. Discuss.
      • Can Israel be termed a ‘natural ally’ of India?
    • Discuss the realistic foreign policy initiatives taken by India to balance its relations between Israel & the Arab world.
    • India’s Stand on Palestinian statehood
      • Critically examine the continuity and change in India's Palestine policy in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
      • “The growing closeness between India and Israel will strengthen the cause of Palestine.” Comment.
      • Has the recent Indo-Israeli relationships given a new dynamics to India’s stand on Palestinian statehood?
      • Comment: Palestine-Israel conflict in the present context.
    • India’s Relations with USA and Iran
      • What are the challenges and limitations in India - Iran relations?
      • How is the current standoff between the USA and Iran affecting India’s energy security?
    • Vision of new world order
      • Critically examine the role of India in shaping the emerging world order.
      • Evaluate India’s vision of a new world order.
      • Vision of a new world order has emerged as the major objective of India’s foreign policy. Discuss the policy initiative taken by India in this regard and the challenges faced by it.
      • The new world order as conceived by USA is an effort to re-establish the American century in military terms as the American economic and industrial dominance of the last 50 years is lost. Comment.
  1. PYQs and Practice Questions
  2. UPSC Optionals
  3. PSIR Optional
  4. Recent developments in Indian Foreign Policy: India’s position on the recent crises in Afghanistan, Iraq and West Asia, growing relations with US and Israel; Vision of a new world order.
  5. India’s position on the recent crisis in Afghanistan

What steps has India taken to regain its foothold in Afghanistan since the Taliban has taken over the country in August 2021? (UPSC 2023, 15 Marks, )

  1. Posted by: Synopsis IAS
  2. Posted on:21 July 2025
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अगस्त 2021 में तालिबान द्वारा देश पर कब्जा करने के बाद अफगानिस्तान में अपनी पकड़ पुनः प्राप्त करने के लिए भारत ने क्या कदम उठाए हैं?
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