The innate limitations in executing iCET
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The innate limitations in executing iCET

Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) is affected by inherent limitations.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
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Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Russia’s close ally Belarus officially joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), becoming the tenth member of the regional group.

India-South Korea relations
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India-South Korea relations

India and South Korea were celebrating 50 years of their diplomatic relationship in 2023.

G7
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 International relations

G7

Where does India stand with respect to the G-7? | The Hindu Explained

Laws on mercenaries in war zones
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

Laws on mercenaries in war zones

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently acknowledged the tragic deaths of two Indian nationals recruited by the Russian Army as mercenaries.

Under Kafala, workers are dispensable
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

Under Kafala, workers are dispensable

The Kafala system, which ties workers’ visas to their employers, perpetuates a cycle of dependency and vulnerability.

Settling trade disputes through ‘litigotiation’
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Settling trade disputes through ‘litigotiation’

The artful settlement of complex disputes during litigation, or broadly ‘litigotiation’, was key to solving the long pending India- U.S. poultry dispute.

Chabahar’s opportunities and challenges
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Chabahar’s opportunities and challenges

India secured rights to invest in and operate Shahid-Behesti terminal at Chabahar Port for another 10 years.

BIMSTEC
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BIMSTEC acquires legal personality

BIMSTEC acquires ‘legal personality’ after charter comes into force

A ‘No-Limit’ bromance that is not just a bilateral matter
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A No-Limit bromance that is not just a bilateral matter

The recent summit in Beijing between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping has both short and long-term implications.

On global indices measuring democracy
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

On global indices measuring democracy

The V-Dem Institute’s recent democracy index termed India as “one of the worst autocratisers”.

Bhutan and India
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

Ties that epitomise India’s neighbourhood first policy

The bilateral relationship between Bhutan and India has been characterized by mutual respect, trust, and cooperation for over five decades.