International Relation

India And G7: Role and Significance of India for G7 Group

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Italy for the G7 Summit 2024, his first overseas visit after assuming office for the third term. G7 Summit 2024 is scheduled to be held between June 13-14 in Italy. What is Group...

Significance of Maldives’ President’s India Visit

Context: President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. India-Maldives Relationship Maritime Security: The Maldives plays a critical role in India's maritime security due to its strategic location in the Indian Ocean....

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

Context: Pakistan and China vowed to protect the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from its "detractors and adversaries". China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) CPEC is a comprehensive 3,000-km infrastructure network that connects China’s northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region with Gwadar Port in...

What is All Eyes On Rafah? Get Details of Rafah Operation of Israel

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has reached a critical juncture, with significant military operations taking place in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. Recent developments have seen Israeli forces advancing into the city, raising concerns about...

Para Diplomacy: Key Characteristics and Future Considerations

Context: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) promised to work with the Indian government to negotiate an "exchange of territory" with Pakistan to bring Kartarpur Sahib, Guru Nanak's final resting place, into India. More in News SAD suggested making the entire Punjab...

Europe’s AI Convention, Scope, Importance and Challenges

Context: As AI technology advances rapidly, global governance of AI is becoming increasingly complex. While various countries have implemented their own regulations, there is a lack of a binding international treaty. Europe's AI Convention: Introduction The global governance of Artificial...

India-Iran Relations, Regional Dynamics, Challenges

Context President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter accident has introduced additional uncertainty in a region already fraught with political tensions and conflict. Despite this, significant shifts in Iran's policies are unlikely due to the continued authority of Supreme Leader...

Generalised System of Preference (GSP)

Context In U.S.-India relations, renewing the GSP program can significantly enhance bilateral trade, providing stable market access and fostering economic growth in both nations. Despite bipartisan support, the U.S. GSP program has remained in limbo since its expiration in 2020,...

Orangutan Diplomacy: Historical Precedents and Consequences

Context: Malaysia is planning to give orangutans as gifts to countries that buy its palm oil as part of an “orangutan diplomacy” strategy to ease concerns over the environmental impact of the commodity. Idea of Orangutan Diplomacy In the realm...

African Union, Objective, Member Countries, Significance and Challenges

Context: The African Union criticised the Israeli military's actions in Rafah, southern Gaza, and urged the international community to intervene to halt the "deadly escalation" of the conflict. African Union The African Union (AU) is a continental association that encourages...