Context Recently, Ukraine has filed an application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation concerning “a dispute…relating to the interpretation, application and fulfilment of…
Context What does the Montreux Convention entail and how could its implementation affect the war between Russia and Ukraine? Key Details Turkey is set to implement an international convention on naval…
Context Recently, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague announced that it would open an investigation into possible war crimes or crimes against humanity in Ukraine. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, its…
Context The latest edition of Munich Security Conference (MSC) a week ago assumed significance as it was here that Ukrainian President appealed for help ahead of Russian invasion. About Munich…
Context US authorities have warned Russia not to invade Ukraine and urged both countries to return to Minsk agreements designed to end a separatist war by Russian speakers in eastern…
India and UAE CEPA Context Recently, India and the UAE have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the aim of increasing bilateral merchandise trade to $100 billion by 2030. Why…
Context Recently, India lashed out at the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for being “communal minded” and “hijacked by vested interests” – a thinly veiled reference to Pakistan –…
What is SWIFT Payment System? Context As tensions exacerbate between Washington and Moscow over Ukraine, political commentators say that the United States could, as a last resort, exclude Russia from…
Context The Nord Stream pipeline is back in the news following the renewed tensions between the West and Russia over Ukraine. What is the Nord Stream Pipeline? Owned by the…
Context The United States House of Representatives unveiled the ambitious America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022, or the America COMPETES Act of…
