International Relations

Türkiye–Israel Trade Conflict

Context : The escalating economic warfare and diplomatic rupture between Türkiye and Israel is reflective of the complex interplay between...

ICJ opinions Israel’s presence in the Palestinian occupied territories as unlawful

Context : The International Court of Justice said in its non-binding opinion issued on Friday that Israel has abused its...

U.S. and South Korea Sign Joint Nuclear Deterrence Guidelines

Context: The U.S. and South Korea signed new joint nuclear deterrence guidelines, weeks after North Korea and Russia struck a...

Resolve Tibet Act

Context:President Joe Biden has signed the Act which was passed by both houses of the US which enhances U.S. support...

India – Austria Relations

Context: India and Austria have agreed to a future-focused “bilateral sustainable economic and technology partnership” following a meeting between Prime...

Prime Minister Bilateral Visit to Russia

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia on July 8-9, 2024, marking his first bilateral visit after being sworn in...

Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Annual Board Meeting in Sri Lanka

Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Annual Board Meeting in Sri Lanka

Context: Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Additional Secretary, is representing India at the three-day CLGF Annual Board meeting in Colombo, Sri...

Indus Water Treaty

Why in the News? A five-member Pakistani delegation visited Jammu’s Kishtwar to inspect power projects under the Indus Water Treaty,...

Russia-North Korea Security Pact

Why in the News? Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Pyongyang resulted in a landmark pact for “immediate military...

India-China Relations in Modi 3.0: Prospects and Challenges

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping will attend the SCO leaders’ summit in Astana early next month....

German Opportunity Card for Skilled Migrants

Context: On 1 June 2024, the German government released the third stage of its Skilled Immigration Act which  introduced the...

Peace Summit in Switzerland: Focus on Ending Russia-Ukraine War

Context: The two-day summit on peace in Ukraine held at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland concluded hope for an end...

Schengen Visa

Context: The cost of a short-stay Schengen visa has increased internationally by 12%, according to the European Commission.    More...

Group of Seven (G7)

Context: Prime Minister Modi is expected to attend the G7 Summit in Italy as a special invitee.   About Group...

India as Asia’s New Flying Geese

Context: India is strategically positioned to capitalise on the “China plus one” approach, benefiting both economically and geopolitically.   Wild-Geese-Flying...