International Relation
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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...
Published On May 28th, 2024 -
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...
Published On May 27th, 2024 -
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...
Published On May 24th, 2024 -
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,...
Published On May 21st, 2024 -
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...
Published On May 13th, 2024 -
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...
Published On May 10th, 2024 -
SQUAD Grouping of USA, Background, Key Members and Implications
The "Squad" grouping is a strategic alliance formed by the United States in collaboration with Japan, Australia, and the Philippines. This coalition has been established with the primary objective of countering China's growing influence and assertive actions in the Indo-Pacific...
Last updated on May 13th, 2024 01:18 pm -
India Nepal Border Issue, Background, Recent Developments
Context: Recently there has been an escalation in the long-standing territorial dispute between India and Nepal over the inclusion of areas administered by India in Uttarakhand on a new Nepalese Rs 100 currency note. India Nepal Border Issue Background Territorial...
Published On May 10th, 2024 -
Sudan’s Civil War, Historical Context, Reasons, Current Situation
Context: Sudan's current conflict is fueled by a persistent identity crisis and the inability of successive governments to manage the nation's vast diversity of ethnic groups and languages. Sudan's Civil War Historical Context Post-Independence Mahdist State: The government formed in...
Published On May 6th, 2024 -
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Headquarters, Functions
UNICEF UNICEF is a United Nations agency responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of children worldwide. United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established in 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that were...
Published On May 6th, 2024