International Relation

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...

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...

US Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen, Takes Down Drones over Red Sea

About Houthis The Houthis are an armed political and religious group representing Yemen's Shia Muslim minority, the Zaidis. Previously known as Ansar Allah (Partisans of God), they identify as part of the Iranian-led “Axis of Resistance” against Israel, USA and...

India-Myanmar border Free Movement Regime (FMR)

Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar FMR is a bilateral agreement between India and Myanmar established in 1968, allowing residents within a certain distance of the border to cross freely due to familial and ethnic ties. The Mizo, Kuki and...