International Relations : News and Updates

Synopsis: The rioting by the Donald Trump supporters in the US Capitol seeking to stall President-elect Joe Biden’s certification by Congress personifies the decaying Democracy in America.  Background  Recently, a violent mob (loyal to President Donald Trump) in an attempt to overturn America’s Presidential election stormed the U.S. Capitol and forced lawmakers into hiding.  This act of ...

Synopsis: India has done quite well in countering Chinese moves in eastern Ladakh with its coercive strategy.  Introduction  There is an opportunity for middle powers like India to redefine their position in the world order as decline and rise of Chinese and American powers continue.   Alexander L. George, an American political scientist, is best known for his work on ...

This article has been developed based on the Indian Express Article ‘Once upon a failed coup’. Synopsis: Recent coup attempt in the US Capitol Building has been caused by several factors. Why Capitol building coup failed in the US? January 6 coup attempt by rioters in US Capitol hill refutes the ...

News: The United States(US) administration has amended its H-1B visa regime to give priority to higher wages and skills instead of the prevailing lottery system for selection of candidates looking to work in the country. Facts: What is an H1B Visa? It is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign ...

News: Prime Minister will inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be held in virtual format on January 9 with Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi as the chief guest. Facts: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas(PBD) Convention: It is the flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs and provides an important platform to engage and ...

Introduction Foreknowledge was identified by the legendary military theorist, Sun Tzu as the critical element in the battle. It can be gathered only with specialized tools and by men who knew the enemy well. Although modern warfare has become technology-based and more complex, ‘foreknowledge’ is still critical as the enemy at sea ...

Synopsis: With the conclusion of UK-EU trade agreement, now there is an opportunity to work towards UK-India Free Trade Agreement but resolving Cairn Energy issue must be a priority for that.   Introduction   Present developments provide an opportunity for both India and UK to move the bilateral economic plan forward.    Both countries have common interest in the issues, such ...

News: Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation(MoC) between India and Japan on a Basic Framework for Partnership for Proper Operation of the System Pertaining to “Specified Skilled Worker”. Facts: Details of the Memorandum: Under the Memorandum of Cooperation, an institutional mechanism for partnership and cooperation between India and Japan ...

Synopsis: India and UK have shared a past and they need to plan a different future together.  Introduction   PM Modi invited the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the chief guest for India’s Republic Day parade this month. However, British PM has expressed his inability to attend the ceremony due to COVID-19 mutations ...

News: Ministry of External Affairs has launched the Global Pravasi Rishta Portal and app in order to connect with nearly 3.12 crore Indians across the world. Facts: Objective: To act as a dynamic communication platform by facilitating a three-way communication between the Indian Missions (meaning the embassies), external affairs ministry and Indian diaspora. Key Features ...