Social media platforms have transformed communications in international relations by enabling governments, diplomats, media organizations and citizens to participate in global information flows.
Thomas Sea Foods, a fisheries MSME in Kanyakumari, had just signed an export deal with an international buyer when a routine requirement stopped the shipment cold: certification from the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). The certificate itself wasn't the real barrier — the infrastructure needed to qualify for it was. Upgrading processing facilities to meet compliance standards costs crores, far beyond what a single small enterprise can invest on its own. The deal that had taken months to negotiate stalled indefinitely, one of several such losses this MSME faced with international buyers.
In the international system, a state's strategy is often analysed under the prism of its strategic culture. This aids in evaluating a state's actions, policies, and strategies while steering and even limiting the choices it makes. An essay regarding India's strategic culture written by international relations specialist George Tanham in 1992 sparked a number of academic discussions.
India and Iceland established diplomatic relations in 1972, but ties remained limited for several decades, with both countries managing relations through missions in London and Oslo. The relationship gained momentum after India opened its resident embassy in Reykjavik in 2005, followed by Iceland’s resident mission in New Delhi.
India’s civil aviation sector has grown rapidly over the last decade. Domestic passenger traffic reached 16.13 crore in 2024
The Agnipath scheme was launched by the Union Cabinet on 14th June 2022 approving an attractive recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the armed forces of India. The youth selected under this scheme are called Agniveers. (Press Information Bureau, 2022)
The Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence undertook this initiative to engage youthful forces in the Army of India. Hence, it is a new HR management scheme for Armed forces, where youth are recruited for a period of four years. (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, n.d.)
Policy UpdateKavin Adithya C.B. Background India stepped into the BRICS presidency in January 2026, focusing on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. This theme reflects India’s belief in people-centered approach, often summarized by the phrase “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” which means “the world…