International Relation

Indian Diaspora, History, Significance and Legacy of Girmitiyas

Context: During the inauguration of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the Indian diaspora as “India’s ambassadors to the world.” Indian Diaspora The Indian diaspora has been significantly shaped by the story of the...

UN Convention Against Cybercrime

Context: Recently the UN General Assembly has adopted the Convention against Cybercrime. About UN Convention against Cybercrime Convention against cybercrime was adopted by 193 UN Member States by consensus. It is aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and...

China’s Long Game in Africa

Context China is strategically increasing its influence in Africa by shaping its political landscape through investments in education, diplomacy, and governance models. The establishment of the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School in Tanzania in 2022 is a key part of...

India-USA to jointly Manufacture Interoperable Sonobuoys for Navy

Context: India and the United States have announced a significant collaboration to co-produce U.S. sonobuoys. About Sonobuoys Sonobuoys are compact, expendable acoustic sensors used for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and undersea domain awareness (UDA). They play an important role in detecting,...

Recent Visit of US National Security Advisor

Context: The US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan recently visited India. Key Points Highlighted by Jake Sullivan's Recent Visit to India Strengthening the Strategic Partnership: Acknowledged the Biden Administration's expansive commitment to advancing the India-US strategic partnership, ensuring it remains...

Panama Canal Treaty, Historical Background and Strategic Importance

Recently U.S. President-elect Donald Trump called the transfer of the Panama Canal to Panama a “foolish” decision and demanded its return to the U.S. This article explores Trump's recent threats regarding the Panama Canal, its historical background, and its strategic...

H1B Visa Program, Beneficiaries, Eligibility and Limits

About H1B visa It is a Visa in the United States that allows the US employers to employ high skilled foreign workers in specialised occupations. It was established in 1990 to help employers address skill shortages that the domestic workforce...

Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition Demand, India’s Options

Bangladesh has initiated domestic proceedings for Sheikh Hasina's alleged crimes including state-sponsored violence and killings during her regime. Bangladesh is a party to the Rome Statute of the ICC, which could potentially involve the ICC if there are concerns about...

India’s Obligations Towards the Rohingya

Who are Rohingya Refugees? The Rohingya are a mostly Muslim ethnic group who have lived in Buddhist-majority Myanmar for centuries. Flee Myanmar due to genocidal violence. However, Myanmar does not recognise them as an official ethnic group, making them the...

India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)

India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) Performance Trade Utilisation of ECTA: Trade Utilisation indicates the extent to which businesses benefit from an FTA and whether its procedures are easily accessible or burdensome for users. Export Utilisation: 79% after two...