What is the News? Indo-U.S Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) launched the US-India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative. About US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative: The initiative will serve as a platform for India and the United States(US) to cooperate on Artificial Intelligence(AI). Goals of US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative: Firstly, to strengthen US-India strategic partnership by focusing on… Continue reading “US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative” launched
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What is “CAATSA” or Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act?
What is the News? Ever since India has formally signed up for the S-400 purchase with Russia in 2018, it has been under the threat of US sanctions. Especially under the US’s Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). About CAATSA: Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act(CAATSA) is a US federal law enacted in 2017.… Continue reading What is “CAATSA” or Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act?
EU unveiled a ‘Digital Green Certificate’
What is the news? The European Commission has unveiled a “digital green certificate” for the European Union(EU) Citizens. About Digital Green Certificate: Firstly, Digital Green Certificate is a type of vaccine passport. It will be available to the citizens who are Covid-19 vaccinated or tested negative against Covid-19. It is also available to the persons… Continue reading EU unveiled a ‘Digital Green Certificate’
Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet
Synopsis: The world leaders are looking at the U.S-China Alaska meet as a starting point to restore normalcy between the two countries. Moreover, their relationship reached has its lowest level since the Nixon era. It is primarily due to rising assertiveness and mistrust between the countries. Background: Recently, the US held meetings with South Korea… Continue reading Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet
Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Synopsis: India’s Brahmos deal with the Philippines is very important. India’s aspiration to become Atma Nirbhar in defense exports and emerge as a key regional security provider in Indo-Pacific will depend on it. Contents1 Background2 About Brahmos Missile:3 The relevance of Deal for India4 The relevance of Deal for the Philippines5 Geopolitical relevance:6 Challenges in… Continue reading Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Measures to Strengthen India US economic partnership
Synopsis: Strengthening India-U. S economic partnership will help India to become a $5 trillion economy. Background India and the US have committed to the goal of increasing the bilateral trade in goods and services to $500 billion. Currently, the bilateral trade stands at $146 billion (2019). To achieve this, the Compound annual growth rate… Continue reading Measures to Strengthen India US economic partnership
“UK’s Post-Brexit Foreign Policy” Focusses on Indo-Pacific
What is the news? The United Kingdom(UK) has released a document laying out its post-Brexit foreign and defence policy priorities. What are the key features of the Post-Brexit Foreign Policy? Expand Influence in Indo-Pacific: The document calls Indo-Pacific the geopolitical centre of the world. The document says that the UK is planning to expand its… Continue reading “UK’s Post-Brexit Foreign Policy” Focusses on Indo-Pacific
Highlights of the Quad Summit
Synopsis: The maiden (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Quad Summit witnessed declaration of a joint statement by four leaders along with a common article in the Washington post. It is a step which is expected to yield positive outcomes in the Asian Geopolitics and the Indo Pacific region. Background: The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 triggered cooperation… Continue reading Highlights of the Quad Summit
Aims and Objectives of “Quad Summit”
Synopsis: The Quad Summit held recently. This summit was important for all member countries due to various reasons. Introduction The virtual summit brought leaders of the Quadrilateral Summit Security Dialogue together. The outcomes announced by Quad Summit leaders include a vaccine initiative and joint working groups to cooperate on critical technology and climate change. The… Continue reading Aims and Objectives of “Quad Summit”
Afghan Peace Process and India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Background of the Afghan peace process3 Need of a new Afghan peace process4 About the new Afghan peace plan of Biden administration5 Challenges to Afghan Peace Process6 Why is the Afghan peace process is important for India?7 What are the challenges in front of India?8 India’s policy towards the Afghan Peace process9 Suggestions… Continue reading Afghan Peace Process and India – Explained, Pointwise
