International Affairs Notes

The International Migration Outlook is an annual publication by the OECD that provides a comprehensive analysis of international migration trends and their impact on the economies and societies of OECD member countries and selected non-OECD countries. Read here to learn more about migration within … [Read more...] about International Migration Outlook

The World Energy Outlook is an annual report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), an autonomous agency within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Read here to learn more about the report. The World Energy Outlook 2023 was released by … [Read more...] about World Energy Outlook

The Khalistan movement is a fight for a separate, sovereign Sikh state in present-day Punjab (both India and Pakistan). Since the 1970s, the movement has gained attention through various significant events. Read here to understand the complexities of the issue. The Khalistan issue is the major … [Read more...] about Khalistan Issue

The Five Eyes is a global intelligence alliance including nations of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the US. This multilateral arrangement is based on the sharing of a range of intelligence information to protect shared national interests. Read here to learn more about the … [Read more...] about Five Eyes Alliance

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 is one of the most significant international treaties governing diplomatic relations. Read here to learn more about the treaty and other laws governing diplomatic relations between nations. Amidst the diplomatic tensions between India and … [Read more...] about Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

The Olympic Games, often referred to as the Olympics, is a global sports event that brings together athletes from around the world to compete in various sports and disciplines. The history of the Olympic Games is rich and spans thousands of years. Read here to learn about the story of the … [Read more...] about Olympic Games: Story of the modern games

The China-Tibet issue is a long-standing and complex geopolitical matter involving Tibet's relationship with the People's Republic of China. The presence of the in-exile Dalai Lama propels India into the bilateral issue regularly. Read here to learn the history of China-Tibet relations. Tibet is … [Read more...] about China-Tibet Issue

The Chabahar Port is a strategically important seaport located on the southeastern coast of Iran, along the Gulf of Oman. The port holds strategic and geopolitical significance to India’s connectivity plans. Read here to understand the importance of the port for India. The Chabahar is situated in … [Read more...] about Chabahar Port: Geopolitical significance

East Asia Summit (EAS) is a regional forum comprising 18 member states from the Asia-Pacific region, including ten members of the ASEAN and eight non-ASEAN countries. Read here to learn the significance of the forum. The 18th East Asia Summit was held in Jakarta, Indonesia on 6-7 September … [Read more...] about East Asia Summit

Global Value Chains (GVCs) are a significant feature of the modern global economy. Through GVCs, countries trade more than products; they trade know-how and make things together. Imports of goods and services matter as much as exports to successful GVCs. Read here to understand the significance of … [Read more...] about Global Value Chains (GVCs)