International Relations and Security

Indo-African Diplomacy and the Ebola Crisis

The postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit due to the Ebola PHEIC (Public Health Emergency of International Concern) shows a historical symmetry—the 2015 summit was similarly delayed by a decade-old outbreak. India has pledged an "Africa-led" support approach.

Internal Security: Manipur

The arrest of four UNLF-P cadres for selling looted police weapons represents a significant "breach of trust," as the group had signed a peace agreement in November 2023. The recovery of a "Made in Taiwan anti-drone jammer" suggests new insurgent supply lines via Myanmar.

Press Freedom: A Critical Perspective

India's rank of 157 in the World Press Freedom Index remains contested.

• Analytical Lens: Mentors should note the index's bias toward homogenous nations (e.g., Norway, 95% Norwegian speaking) where state-society consensus is high. In India, a "multiplicity of narratives" and intense political contestation naturally create a more pressured environment that blunt rankings fail to accurately measure.