‘The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.’ Comment

India and Japan relations have strengthened over the last decade with bilateral visits by the Prime Ministers. The relations date back 6th century when Buddhism was introduced to Japan. Building a strong contemporary relationship UNSC Reforms The UNSC reforms are ..

“The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order” Elaborate

In the post World War 2 era, India was the flag bearer of the third world and championed the causes of the oppressed and marginalized Nations through various initiative such as Non-Aligned Movement, the freedom movement in African Countries, Apartheid ..

Why India has chosen not to sign the Hague Convention despite being pressurised by US, UK and other countries? Give arguments in support or against the government stand.

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty that establishes procedures that provide for the prompt return of children wrongfully retained or removed from their habitual residence. India did not sign the convention ..

As India prepares to welcome the Prime Minister of Mauritius explain how New Delhi views its relationship with the island nation and what can be done to further develop it?

India prepares to welcome the prime minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth and must hold an intense discussion about what kind of partnership it wants with the island nation. For a very long time, India has viewed Mauritius through the eyes ..

India-China relations are haunted with structural issues. For tangible gains in bilateral relations India must address these structural problems. Discuss

India-China relations are going through a tough phase. The persistent structural problems that hobbled the India-China ties are: Form above Substance Time and again there is danger of putting form above substance and betting that the higher the level of ..

South Asian countries need deeper regional cooperation. Enumerate the present concerns for India and neighbouring countries along with ways to tackle these challenges.

South Asia covers�only about 3.5% of the world�s land surface area but hosts a fourth of its population. It is a region of significant importance for international development. Challenges for Present India: Insufficient natural resources left for exploitation Increasing population ..

The idea of Indo-Pacific endures and is gaining ground. What outlook do you think will lead to the agreement between ASEAN and India on Indo-Pacific?

The 10-nation group has finally come out with their bid on the Indo-Pacific at their 34th meeting of ASEAN in Bangkok. � ASEAN has not come with a clear strategy on Indo-Pacific although the group sees it as a vital ..

The term �Indo-Pacific� has incited mixed response in the strategic community of India. Do you think that the coining of the term was a US strategy to redefine the geo-politics of the region. Comment.

The Indo-Pacific is basically a region between two different oceans-namely the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean lying between American West coast and the Eastern Coast of Africa. The region is considered by many international experts as a highly economically rich ..

What is the significance of the G20? Discuss the recent decisions taken by the group to change the tax codes.

G20 is an�international�forum for the�governments and�central bank�governors�from 20 major economies. It was formed in 1999. The G20 has no permanent staff�of its own and its chairmanship rotates annually between nations divided into regional groupings. Significance of G20: It represents two ..

What are the implications of the US withdrawal from talks with Afghanistan?

The U.S.-Taliban talks have been called off. This is not the first time U.S.-Taliban talks are breaking down. The point to be noted here is that every time the Americans have had to come around for negotiating again. Implications on ..