Synopsis: The recent developments in India and Pakistan relation suggest that there is ongoing backchannel diplomacy since 2020. Developments in India- Pakistan Relations indicating backchannel diplomacy Important developments took place between India and Pakistan. It suggests the functioning of an ongoing backchannel talk. First, India-Pakistan agreement to follow Ceasefire reached by India-Pakistan border commanders at… Continue reading Backchannel Diplomacy Between India and Pakistan

Synopsis – The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) [Iran nuclear deal] resumed talks. The lifting of sanctions on Iran and nuclear implementation measures are on top of the agenda. Background- In 2018, former US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal. Further, it imposed sanctions on Iran… Continue reading Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal Resumes

Synopsis: Peace Between India and Pakistan is essential for the transformation of South Asia. Introduction  The Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan agreed to strictly observe ceasefire agreements between the two countries. This matched with the Pakistani PM’s statement that Pakistan’s only issue is Kashmir, and it can only be fixed through… Continue reading Need of Peace Between India and Pakistan

Synopsis: The U.S. Navy’s FONOP in India’s EEZ highlights the difference in the Indian and American perception on international maritime law (UNCLOS). Background Recently, the USS John Paul Jones carried out freedom of navigation operations (FONOP) in the west of the Lakshadweep Islands. It lies in India’s exclusive economic zone. It was done without requesting… Continue reading Freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in Indian waters