The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been in news. Read here to know more about the background, geopolitical aspects, and the present situation of the conflict. Russia amassed a large number of troops near the Russia-Ukraine border sparking apprehensions on an impending war between the two countries … [Read more...] about Russia-Ukraine Conflict
International Affairs Notes
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a forum of 120 developing world states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. Read to know more. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is an organization of States that did not formally align with the US or USSR and sought to remain … [Read more...] about Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
World Economic Forum (WEF)
World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international organization with no commercial interest and provides a platform for leaders from around the world – business, government, and civil society – to come together. Read to know more about it. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international … [Read more...] about World Economic Forum (WEF)
Iran Nuclear Deal: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
What is the Iran nuclear deal or the JCPOA? What is the background of the deal? What was the role of the USA in the JCPOA deal? How successful was the Iran Nuclear Deal? Read to know more. Why in news: Iran, Russia, China, and the European countries have resumed negotiations in Vienna to revive … [Read more...] about Iran Nuclear Deal: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
The Commonwealth of Nations
What is the Commonwealth of nations? What is the history of the association? What is India's relation with it? Read to know more. Barbados has elected its first-ever president to replace Britain's Queen Elizabeth as head of state in a decisive step toward shedding the Caribbean island's colonial … [Read more...] about The Commonwealth of Nations
Chinese Diplomacy – Understanding the changing nature
How has Chinese diplomacy changed recently? What is its historical Background? read further to know more. It is interesting to study how China became a dominant player in international politics. Certainly, the way China handled its diplomacy has a great role in its quick assertion of power. At … [Read more...] about Chinese Diplomacy – Understanding the changing nature
Oil Price War: What do you need to know about OPEC and OPEC+?
The last decade saw two major oil price wars. What are the reasons for the oil crisis? Will there be another oil price war? OPEC and OPEC+ play a significant role in determining global oil prices. Not only the interests of Saudi Arabia and Russia (the leaders of the two blocks) but the profit … [Read more...] about Oil Price War: What do you need to know about OPEC and OPEC+?
Indian Ocean Commission
What is the Indian Ocean Commission? What is its significance and what are its benefits? Read further to know more. The Indian Ocean Commission (COI), recently, granted observer status to India. The COI offers a good platform for India to expand its presence in the Western Indian … [Read more...] about Indian Ocean Commission
Brexit: How does it affect India and the World?
What is Brexit? How does Brexit affect UK, India, and the European Union? We have tried to include everything you need to know about the Brexit here after much research. We hope our readers would get clear answers to many questions like 'What is Brexit?', 'What is the European Union?', Why the … [Read more...] about Brexit: How does it affect India and the World?
Iranian Revolution – How is the Islamic Revolution Connected with the Clash of Civilizations?
Iranian Revolution refers to the popular movement in Iran (1979) to overthrow a pro-western monarchy and establish an Islamic republic. As a result of the Iranian Revolution, Iran became an Islamic Republic. Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic Revolution, is a momentous development in … [Read more...] about Iranian Revolution – How is the Islamic Revolution Connected with the Clash of Civilizations?