International Relation

Bangladesh anti-graft panel to probe Russia-backed Rooppur Nuclear Project

About Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Location: Pabna district, 160 km from Dhaka (on the eastern bank of Padma (Ganga) river) It is Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant. It consists of twin 1,200-megawatt units. Its construction started in 2017. After completion...

GATT-ification of the World Trade Organization

This ongoing situation is largely attributed to the United States blocking the appointment of new AB members, a stance that has persisted across multiple administrations, including those of Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. The WTO’s Foundational Promise (1995)...

PM Narendra Modi Visit to Kuwait

Significance of Kuwait for India Strategic Importance: Located at the northeast end of the Persian Gulf, Kuwait shares borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia and hosts key U.S. military bases. It is the only monarchy in the Gulf region that...

India-China Relations, Evolution, Areas of Cooperation, Challenges

Stances of India and China at the 23rd SR Meeting India's Stance Acknowledgement of Frictions: Explicit reference to the border tensions that began in 2020. Focus on Specific Outcomes: Emphasized new patrolling arrangements. Highlighted the conclusion of the disengagement process...

Crime Against Humanity (CAH Treaty)

Crime Against Humanity Background CAH was first codified in the 1945 London Charter, which established the Nuremberg Tribunal to prosecute atrocities committed during World War II. Further addressed in the statutes of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia...

White House reveals plan to tackle anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate

The White House has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to counter rising anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate, reflecting President Biden's commitment to addressing discrimination in American society. This new initiative follows a surge in hate crimes and discrimination, partly fueled by global...

Trump’s Return and the South Asia Outlook

Factors Shaping U.S.-India Relations Strong Trajectory Since 2000 The U.S. recognized India as a net-security provider in 2009. India as a Net Security Provider in Indo-Pacific Region (IOR) Incidents Vital water supplies to the Maldives in 2014 Efforts to locate...

Switzerland suspends MFN Clause in Tax Avoidance Pact with India

About Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) MFN is a principle of trade that requires countries to treat all other World Trade Organization (WTO) members equally. Countries cannot discriminate between their trading partners, and must extend any favorable treatment given to one country to...

Pakistan at the UNSC, the Points of its Compass

Pakistan’s UNSC Entry Pakistan will join the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member for a two-year term starting January 1, 2025, marking its eighth term in the Council. Composition of the UNSC for 2025-26: New Elected Members:...

India Bhutan Relations, Areas of Cooperation and Significance

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck recently visited India. India Bhutan Relations: An Overview Evolution of Ties India and Bhutan share a unique and special relationship that is based on a long history of cultural, economic, and political ties. Strategic...