International Relation

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...

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...

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...