Page-30 of GS-II: International Relations
Critically examine the role of Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet in Post-Jasmine Revolution phase.
Hint: The quartet managed the tortuous political negotiations for a consensus-based Constitution, which was essential for Tunisia during Jasmine Revolution of 2011; when Islam was imposed as the state religion and new limits were being defined on the freedom of ..
Examine the key differences between the Iranian and North Korean nuclear programs. Why is that US could have a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran but such a breakthrough with North Korea appears to be far away?
Comparison has been drawn between Iran and North Korea over their nuclear programs and the international efforts to curb them. There exists key difference between the two nations with regard to their nuclear programs: a) Goals: Iran has always ruled ..
Why India does not want to ratify the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction? Discuss critically.
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 ..
In around three years of existence, critically discuss what change the New Development Bank has been able to bring in global / regional economic and political power.
New Development Bank was established by members of BRICS countries in 2015. The creation of the New Development Bank was aimed at addressing a massive infrastructure funding gap in the member countries, which account for almost half the world’s population ..
How India-EU relations are experiencing a transformative shift?
The EU has released its strategy on India which replaces 2004 EU-India declaration on building a bilateral strategic partnership. Bottlenecks in the relations: Both India and the EU had struggled to build a partnership that can be instrumental in shaping the ..
What is the significance of the internal security pact between India and China?
India and China have signed an internal security agreement as part of Wuhan summit. This is a step forward for achieving a strategic cooperation by India and China. The agreement signifies the commitment between the two countries to address the ..
It is said that the clear mandate won by the Modi government will give it a new edge on the geopolitical space. Comment
The latest mandate given by the Indian population is a watershed event in the Indian Political history as it has given rise to some unique circumstances like the highest-ever voter turnout to the largest share of votes bagged by a ..
Examine the latest phase of Indo-Iran relations.
The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the President of Iran, Mr. Khatemi signed “Tehran Declaration” on 10th April, 2001. It was a historic step between India and Iran to enter into strategic relations. There are provisions ..