The recent efforts to normalise relations between Israel and UAE may open new possibilities for India. Analyse.

The Abraham Pact between USA, UAE, Israel and Bahrain shows a lot of strategic churn going in West Asia. This pact normalizes relationship between Israel and gulf countries, on the condition that no further annexation at west bank. This also ..

'The UN has only been successful in resolving conflict when one of the superpowers has intervened to support it.' How far would you agree with this view?

After the WWII world witnessed two superpowers, the USA and the USSR. On geopolitical level, to resolve any crisis their support was necessary. The success of UN in peacekeeping and conflict resolution depended on their support. The Korean War (1950-53) ..

Paris Agreement is toothless and has no mechanisms to enforce actions, and therefore will have little impact. Discuss critically.

The Paris Agreement was drafted in 2015 and signed in 2016, within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change related to greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation, and finance. Iran and Turkey are the only two countries, decided not to ..

Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations.

The Indus Waters Treaty is a treaty between India and Pakistan for the distribution of the water of the Indus river and its tributaries. The treaty was signed in 1960 by Jawaharlal Nehru and Ayub Khan. As per the treaty, ..

In the case of Maldives, it’s not the size but the location that makes it strategically significant. Explain in the context of India’s neighbourhood first approach.

Maldives is an island nation located in India’s close proximity in the Indian Ocean Region. Despite its small size, Strategic significance for India: Freedom of navigation in Indian Ocean Region, in backdrop of Chinese hegemony. Role of India as a ..

The Indian Diaspora present in Gulf countries is an asset for India, however there are multiple challenges associated with it. Discuss.

The gulf countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, etc are important to India from 2 aspects. Energy security Remittances & Diaspora Advantages: Soft power in these nations as they are dependent on Indian labour. Reduce balance ..

Explain why the League of Nations was hailed as a success during the 1920s but was considered a failure by 1936.

The league had two main aims. First, collective security, the members of the league will act together if one state attacked another. Second, to encourage international cooperation in the economic and social sector. In 1920s League was able to somewhat ..

How far would you agree that the League of Nations was 'a complete failure, a total irrelevance in world history'?

There were many failures of The League of Nations including the most important, ensuring international peace and cooperation. The main reasons for failure were the absence of major power like the USA, withdrawal of Japan, Germany, and Italy in the ..

What are the key strategic reasons behind India's support towards Asia Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC) Project. What are the major challenges? Critically discuss.

Asia-Africa Growth Corridor is an economic cooperation agreement between the government of India and Japan launched in May 2017 with a view to building projects in health and pharmaceuticals, agriculture and agro-processing, disaster management and skill development along with enhancing ..

India’s Afghanistan Policy needs to keep in view the increasing closeness of Taliban with China. The need of the hour is to increase engagement while keeping in mind its core issues. Elaborate.

The return of Taliban rule in Afghanistan has raised some difficult questions for foreign policy makers. Important strategic goals in region: Regional peace and mutual non-aggression, i.e., the new regime shouldn’t try to create new conflicts in region. Afghanistan must ..