News: This post is created based on the article ‘At WTO, growing disregard for trade rules shows world is fragmenting’, published in Business Standard on 4th October 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, International Relations and Organisations News: The article discusses the trends of unilateralism and reduced functioning of WTO. Since 2019, the WTO’s dispute… Continue reading At WTO, growing disregard for trade rules shows world is fragmenting
Tag: International Relations
The shutdown of the Afghan embassy
Source: The post is based on the article “The shutdown of the Afghan embassy” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations- India and its neighbourhood- relations. News: The Afghanistan embassy in Delhi is closing, citing issues like lack of support from India. Although the embassy represented the now-overthrown Afghan government,… Continue reading The shutdown of the Afghan embassy
Canada’s entrenched culture of self-righteousness is to blame for current crisis
Source: The post is based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: Canada’s entrenched culture of self-righteousness is to blame for current crisis” published in “Indian express” on 3rd October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article discusses the strained relationship… Continue reading Canada’s entrenched culture of self-righteousness is to blame for current crisis
Building BRICS for the future
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Building BRICS for the future, published in The Hindu on 3rd October, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, international Relations News: The article discusses the evolution and significance of the BRICS grouping, emphasizing its potential to challenge the dominance of established economic blocs like the G7.… Continue reading Building BRICS for the future
Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review’ published in The Hindu on 30th Sep, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, International Relations News: The G-20 Declaration emphasized the need for reforms in the World Trade Organization (WTO). It was aimed to enhance its functions and ensure… Continue reading Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review
The G-20’s screen over ‘mazdoors’, their rights
Source: The post is based on the article “The G-20’s screen over ‘mazdoors’, their rights” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The author expresses concern that during the G-20 Summit, India, under Prime Minister Narendra… Continue reading The G-20’s screen over ‘mazdoors’, their rights
ASEAN’s China dilemma
Source– The post is based on the article “ASEAN’s China dilemma” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations – Regional and global groupings News– During the recent ASEAN meeting, Indonesia successfully introduced new perspectives into often contentious ASEAN positions. Contents1 What was the approach of Indonesia on the Indo-Pacific… Continue reading ASEAN’s China dilemma
The need for quiet diplomacy to clear the air
Source– The post is based on the article “The need for quiet diplomacy to clear the air” published in “The Hindu” on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- India and Canada bilateral relationship News– Recently, PM Justin Trudeau said in the nation’s Parliament that his government was probing “credible allegations” that… Continue reading The need for quiet diplomacy to clear the air
Diplomatic standoff – Indo-Canada row may have unintended costs
Source: The post is based on the article “Diplomatic standoff – Indo-Canada row may have unintended costs” published in Business Standard on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Relevance: Issues with India and Canda relations News: Canadian Prime Minister Justin… Continue reading Diplomatic standoff – Indo-Canada row may have unintended costs
G-20 diplomacy and a shifting world order
Source– The post is based on the article “G-20 diplomacy and a shifting world order” published in “The Hindu” on 26th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Global groupings News– Recently, India successfully conducted the G-20 meeting in Delhi. Contents1 What are some facts about the Delhi declaration agreed during the G20 summit in Delhi?2 Why… Continue reading G-20 diplomacy and a shifting world order
