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International Relations and the Role of Religion
Religion plays role in shaping international relations. It influences political behaviour, identity formation, and state interactions. Introduction to Religion in International Relations Religion can be defined as a system of beliefs, practices, and values that often includes a moral framework. ..
Tokyo-Beijing Commercial Rivalry and India’s Opportunities
They key issues between China and Japan are Taiwan Issue, Senkaku Islands, Japanese-American security co-operation, Issue of war reparations and issue of the Japanese chemical weapons discarded in China. There are no military conflicts but some of the major issues ..
Trans-Pacific Partnership
In 2005, three countries viz. Chile, New Zealand and Singapore came together and created a free trade agreement called Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership or TPSEP. Later Brunei joined them and it was now also known as P4. From 2010 onwards, ..
Hormuz Peace Initiative
The Persian Gulf has been a hotbed of conflict and tensions for decades, with numerous incidents leading to heightened tensions between the countries in the region. The Hormuz Peace Initiative, also known as the “Coalition for Hormuz Peace,” was launched ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Lakhdar Brahimi: New joint special representative of UN and Arab League for Syria
Former Algerian diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi has been appointed as the new joint special representative of the UN and the League of Arab States. Brahimi will replace Kofi Annan, who had resigned from the position.
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
More US sanctions on Iran
US imposed more sanctions on Iran to weaken its oil export dependent economy. It imposed Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) and put penalizing action against those who continued to maintain ties with Iran. Due to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Kofi Annan resigns as the UN special envoy to Syria
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan quit as the UN special envoy to Syria. He was appointed to the position to explore for the peaceful solution to the Syrian crisis and secure a peaceful transition of the rule. He failed to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
US, Pakistan sign NATO Supply Agreement
US, Pakistan signed NATO Supply Agreement on transporting supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan through Pakistan. As per the agreement, the US will give $ 1.1 billion aid to Pakistan for fighting terrorists within its borders. The agreement will expire ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Disinvestments of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited shares: Trade unions protest
Several trade unions of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) went on a day’s strike to urge for their demand to withdraw the 10 per cent disinvestment of the equity in Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) – the holding company of ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
UN Resolution vetoed by China, Russia: Situation intensifies in Syria
UN Security Council resolution on Syria has been vetoed by Russia and China. However, India and 10 other countries voted in favor. Pakistan and South Africa abstained from voting. What could have been the effects of this UN resolution, if ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012