International Relations

NATO Countries List 2024, Full Form, Map, Functions, Members

NATO Countries List 2024 North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, celebrated its 75th anniversary on April 4, 2024. This marks a significant milestone for the military alliance that was formed in the wake of World War II. Since its establishment...

International Day For Disarmament And Non-Proliferation Awareness 2024

On March 5th, 2024, as the world observes the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, it is imperative to reflect on the critical importance of global cooperation in promoting peace and security. In this article, we delve into the...

Pakistan Elections 2024, Pakistan Election Results 2024 Highlights

Pakistan Elections 2024 Pakistan, since its inception in 1947, has navigated a tumultuous path towards establishing stable democratic governance. With a history marked by military coups, political turmoil, and shifting power dynamics, the journey of democracy in Pakistan has been...

Geneva Conventions, Protects Rights of Non-Combatants During Armed Conflicts

Geneva Conventions The Geneva Conventions stand as pillars of international humanitarian law, establishing ethical standards for conduct during warfare. Originating in 1864, these conventions underwent significant revisions in 1949 and have since been complemented by additional protocols and treaties, shaping...

India-China Trade Relations, Border Disputes, Related Concerns

Context: India China bilateral trade reached a record US$136.2 billion in the year 2023. India-China Trade Relations Bilateral Trade: Bilateral trade between India and China reached US$136.2 billion in 2023 Both countries have expanded economic ties, with India becoming one...

Operation Cactus in Maldives, Background, Execution and Aftermath

Operation Cactus in Maldives was an Indian military operation in 1988 to rescue President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and restore his democratically elected government in the Maldives. The operation was launched in response to a coup attempt by a group of...

Tashkent Declaration, Background, Salient Features and Outcome

The Tashkent Declaration refers to a peace agreement signed between India and Pakistan on January 10, 1966, in Tashkent, the capital of the former Soviet Uzbekistan (now Uzbekistan). The declaration was the outcome of a summit held between Indian Prime...

List of Indo-Pakistan Wars and Conflicts, History, Causes

India and Pakistan engaged in four wars since 1947, primarily over the Kashmir region. The 1947-48 conflict ended in a stalemate. The 1965 war's outcome remains disputed. The 1971 war, sparked by the Bangladesh independence movement, resulted in a major...

India-Maldives Relations, Recent Tensions and Controversy

Context: India -Maldives row was triggered when the Maldives deputy minister, along with other cabinet members and government officials, made disparaging and unsavoury remarks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep visit. More on the News Amid rising tensions, India's Ministry...

APEC Leaders’ Summit 2023, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Members

APEC Leaders' Summit 2023 The United States hosted the annual APEC Summit 2023 of world leaders on November 11-17, 2023 for the first time since 2011. San Francisco was honoured as the Host City for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...