In view of Pakistan’s recent removal from the grey list, evaluate the performance of FATF in fighting terror financing.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently decided to remove Pakistan from its grey list.  The step has been taken keeping in mind the country’s significant progress in strengthening legal and government mechanisms and enhancing the monitoring capacity. FATF: ..

What are the implications of the rising tensions between China and Taiwan for the chip making sector? Discuss its significance.

Taiwan is the major producer of semiconductor chips used in everything from cars and smartphones to data centers and fighter jets. The rising tensions between Taiwan and China are creating serious challenges for the chip manufacturing industry. Implications on Chip-making ..

Examine the possible implications of US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Do you agree with the view that despite of US exit, TPP can be a game-changer for Indo-pacific region? Comment.

After the withdrawal of US, TPP is now 11 members regional trade agreement. Without the US it was considered that the group will have less economic and strategic importance. The economic and geopolitical impact of the loss of the US ..

Comment on the collapse of the World Trade Organization’s dispute settlement mechanism and how it affects the countries.

The WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism requires at least three members to function and of the three members currently on the seven-member body, the terms of two members has come to an end.  WTO’s dispute settling mechanism has been its most ..

In light of a group of 16 countries, led by Vanuatu, approaching the International Court of Justice to seek a clarification of state obligations with regards to climate action, comment on the significance of the initiatives being taken by this small Pacific island nation. What is the way ahead?

  In order to define the rights and duties of states under international law in respect to the negative impacts of climate change, a core group of 16 nations, led by Vanuatu, will present a draft law before the general ..

Despite of several UNSC sanctions, North Korea is able to sustain its nuclear and missile endeavors. Critically analyze the efficacy of economic sanctions towards nuclear disarmament.

Sanctions from international community failed to act as a deterrent for North Korea. North Korea has continuously demonstrated the disregard for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.One major problem behind the failure of sanctions is the fact that North Korean ..

Indo-US changing Strategic Scenario

President Obama was the first president to visit India twice (in 2010 and then in 2015), which highlighted the importance of the country. Obama was present at the 2015 Republic day, a show of India’s strength and presentation of its ..

"Many challenges of South Asia can be addressed through "SAARC-minus-one". Discuss.|

SAARC was established with objectives of the welfare of the peoples of South Asia and to provide a boost to economic growth. However, the prime challenge for SAARC and South Asia is economic and security cooperation for regional prosperity. One ..