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The most recent international news on defense can be found on GSDN. Breaking news on military operations, weaponry, defense plans, and geopolitical developments are all part of our in-depth coverage. The Strategic Affairs section and the Defence section have articles related to these topics. The candid Conversation section has interviews related to experts in Strategic Affairs & Defence on topics of international importance. The amazing Achievers section has interviews of luminaries from all walks of life who have made a mark for themselves in various fields. Geopolitics has assumed immense significance in these tough and turbulent times and it becomes important and imperative for every person to understand how the geopolitical changes and circumstances are affecting each one of us. The era post World War I also saw the USA developing its nuclear weapons and with nine nations currently possessing nuclear weapons. The world is now on an edge of the immense catastrophe that awaits it, in case a nuclear strike takes place. Realism is a prominent school of thought in the academic study of international relations. It has traditionally been the dominant theory of international relations and, importantly, a point of reference for opposing views. It aspires to be prehistoric, explaining the essential elements of international politics throughout all epochs, most notably conflict and war. The news cycle time and again is dominated by political developments in the Middle East and undoubtedly, the conflict in Yemen has earned an unavoidable place. Since the war started back in 2014, the conflict has attracted the attention of the international audience on and off however, the conflict advanced into the limelight as the result of new developments in the conflict the death of Ali Abdullah Saleh, the origination of Southern Transitional Council (STC) and the augmentation in drone attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, targeting oil tankers and international airports. When India gained independence, it was also the inception of the cold war between the two superpowers and their military alliances. It was a state of geopolitical tension which had enveloped the whole world in its power struggle with each country picking sides and joining military alliances. India however chose the path of non-alignment which gave a chance to nations to not formally join any military blocs and have an independent political and military stance This policy was viewed with suspicion and confusion in the global arena. The west viewed India as too socialist in its outlook whereas the communist bloc led by Russia perceived India as a capitalist economy and state. In India also Russia was seen with suspicion as the word communism made people uncomfortable with the perception that India and Russia had different values and goals. The initial years can be best described as cold with both sides keeping each under scrutiny. It is only after the death of Stalin in 1953 that a cordial relationship started between the two countries as a new leadership emerged in Russia. Stalin had a negative view of Nehru and the Congress Party as they were seen as the instrument of British and capitalism. He had expressed his dismay for India’s approach to international relations.

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