Context As the Taliban has regained power in Afghanistan, India faces a dilemma that involves a delicate balancing act, driven by various factors including pragmatism, ideological considerations, and strategic interests. Ideological Concerns Democratic Values: India, being the world’s largest democracy, …
About UNSC The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was established in 1946 as one of the six principal organs of the UN. It is generally viewed as the apex of the UN system. It is responsible for the maintenance of …
What’s in the news? Leaders of India, Brazil, South Africa, and the United States met on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi to reaffirm their shared commitment to the G20 as the premier forum for international …
Context India’s strategic partnership with Middle-Eastern countries has evolved significantly over the years, driven by various factors that shape its relationships with key nations in the region. India’s engagement with the Middle East has been multifaceted, encompassing economic ties, energy …
What’s in the news? Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has had a transformative impact on India, extending far beyond inclusive finance. The G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion document prepared by the World Bank has lauded transformative impact of DPIs in …
About ASEAN The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, is a regional & intergovernmental organisation of 10 countries of southeast Asia. ASEAN was established in 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration). Its …
About EAS The East Asia Summit (EAS) is a unique Leaders-led forum of 18 countries of the Asia-Pacific region formed to further the objectives of regional peace, security and prosperity. It has evolved as a forum for strategic dialogue and …
About Indus Water Treaty (IWT) Signed in the year 1960 by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the then President of Pakistan, Ayub Khan, the Indus Water Treaty is an agreement brokered by the World Bank that was made to …
Context With multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union unable to coordinate their foreign policies, some countries now prefer to operate outside formal institutions, opting for issue-based and short-term partnerships. Minilaterals are narrower in scope than …
About UNSC The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was established in 1946 as one of the six principal organs of the UN. It is generally viewed as the apex of the UN system. It is responsible for the maintenance of …