International Relation

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...

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...