Global Gridlock

3. The use of violence and intimidation by non-state actors, often targeting civilians, to achieve political goals
5. The analytical framework underpinning discussions on maritime strategy, energy corridors, and alliances.
7. India’s Cold War doctrine, reinterpreted as a form of “issue-based alignment” in the modern context.
9. India’s 2025 strike on terror camps in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack
11. Temporary halt in fighting, often during negotiations
12. A tax imposed on imports or exports to regulate trade and generate revenue. (6 letters)

1. A concept linked to India’s defense diplomacy and strategic posture, especially in border and nuclear policy.
2. Describes the emerging global order with several power centers like BRICS, EU, and the US.
4. Penalties imposed by countries or international bodies to influence a nation’s behavior, often through trade or financial restrictions.
6. A high-level diplomatic meeting of heads of state. (6 letters)
8. Involving or affecting two sides, especially two countries. (9 letters)
10. An economic and geopolitical bloc central to India’s global strategy.
11. Warfare A modern form of warfare involving attacks on a country's digital systems and networks