International Relations
2nd Edition
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© 2026 | Published: October 28, 2025
Overview:This book is a definitive guide for UPSC aspirants, offering up-to-date coverage of India’s foreign policy, global affairs, and international developments. It provides deep insights into India’s relations with China, the US, Pakistan, Tu…
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About the Authors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Strategy to Excel International Relations
Understanding UPSC
1. Understanding International Relations and Indian Foreign Policy
2. India and its Neighbourhood Relations
3. Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings & Agreements
4. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests & Indian Diaspora
5. International Institutions, Agencies and Fora – Their Structure & Mandate
Annexure
Major Reports and Their Publishing Agencies
Preface
Acknowledgements
Strategy to Excel International Relations
Understanding UPSC
1. Understanding International Relations and Indian Foreign Policy
2. India and its Neighbourhood Relations
3. Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings & Agreements
4. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests & Indian Diaspora
5. International Institutions, Agencies and Fora – Their Structure & Mandate
Annexure
Major Reports and Their Publishing Agencies
Overview:
This book is a definitive guide for UPSC aspirants, offering up-to-date coverage of India’s foreign policy, global affairs, and international developments. It provides deep insights into India’s relations with China, the US, Pakistan, Turkey, Russia, other countries. It also includes thorough analysis of critical issues such as the Pahalgam attack, the Indus Water Treaty, and the future trajectory of India-Pakistan ties. The book also covers major global events, including the 17th BRICS Summit, the 51st G7 Summit, and the G20 under South Africa’s 2025 presidency. Key updates on India’s diaspora policy—including rising visa restrictions and other developments affecting Indian migrants—are explored, along with significant developments in international organizations such as the UN, IMF, WTO, NATO, WHO, and the EU (2024–2025).
To boost exam readiness, the book includes solved UPSC Prelims and Main questions from 2024 and 2025, with exclusive online access to 100+ solved questions from 2013–2022. Chapter-wise online summaries enable rapid revision, while author videos make complex topics easy to understand and learning more interactive. Combining current affairs, strategic insights, and extensive practice material, this book is an indispensable resource for aspirants aiming to master the UPSC examination with confidence.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive coverage of India’s foreign policy: Detailed insights into India’s relations with China, the US, Pakistan, Turkey, and more. Includes in-depth analysis of the Pahalgam attack, the Indus Water Treaty, and strategic perspectives on the future of India-Pakistan ties
- Global affairs updates: Extensive discussion on the 17th BRICS Summit (expansion and joint declaration), the 51st G7 Summit, and the G20 under South Africa’s 2025 presidency
- Developments in India’s diaspora policy: Key updates on rising visa restrictions in the US, EU, and Taiwan affecting Indian migrants; and other developments shaping India’s diaspora policy
- Updates on major international organizations: Latest updates on major international organizations such as the UN, IMF, WTO, NATO, WHO, and EU, covering significant developments from 2024–2025
- Latest previous years’ solved questions: Includes solved UPSC Prelims and Main questions from 2024 and 2025 for effective preparation
- Chapter summaries: Online chapter-wise summaries for rapid review before exams
- Exclusive online resources: Access to 100+ solved UPSC Prelims and Main questions from 2013–2022 for thorough practice
- Author videos: Exclusive access to author videos that simplify challenging topics and make learning more interactive
This book is a definitive guide for UPSC aspirants, offering up-to-date coverage of India’s foreign policy, global affairs, and international developments. It provides deep insights into India’s relations with China, the US, Pakistan, Turkey, Russia, other countries. It also includes thorough analysis of critical issues such as the Pahalgam attack, the Indus Water Treaty, and the future trajectory of India-Pakistan ties. The book also covers major global events, including the 17th BRICS Summit, the 51st G7 Summit, and the G20 under South Africa’s 2025 presidency. Key updates on India’s diaspora policy—including rising visa restrictions and other developments affecting Indian migrants—are explored, along with significant developments in international organizations such as the UN, IMF, WTO, NATO, WHO, and the EU (2024–2025).
To boost exam readiness, the book includes solved UPSC Prelims and Main questions from 2024 and 2025, with exclusive online access to 100+ solved questions from 2013–2022. Chapter-wise online summaries enable rapid revision, while author videos make complex topics easy to understand and learning more interactive. Combining current affairs, strategic insights, and extensive practice material, this book is an indispensable resource for aspirants aiming to master the UPSC examination with confidence.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive coverage of India’s foreign policy: Detailed insights into India’s relations with China, the US, Pakistan, Turkey, and more. Includes in-depth analysis of the Pahalgam attack, the Indus Water Treaty, and strategic perspectives on the future of India-Pakistan ties
- Global affairs updates: Extensive discussion on the 17th BRICS Summit (expansion and joint declaration), the 51st G7 Summit, and the G20 under South Africa’s 2025 presidency
- Developments in India’s diaspora policy: Key updates on rising visa restrictions in the US, EU, and Taiwan affecting Indian migrants; and other developments shaping India’s diaspora policy
- Updates on major international organizations: Latest updates on major international organizations such as the UN, IMF, WTO, NATO, WHO, and EU, covering significant developments from 2024–2025
- Latest previous years’ solved questions: Includes solved UPSC Prelims and Main questions from 2024 and 2025 for effective preparation
- Chapter summaries: Online chapter-wise summaries for rapid review before exams
- Exclusive online resources: Access to 100+ solved UPSC Prelims and Main questions from 2013–2022 for thorough practice
- Author videos: Exclusive access to author videos that simplify challenging topics and make learning more interactive