Overview of Sweden-Finland Joining NATO Context: With the Russian invasion of Ukraine nearing three months, Sweden and Finland (SweFin), the two Nordic countries that have historically stayed out of military alliances, have formally applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Background: The […]
Strategic Importance of Prime Minister’s visit to Lumbini Context: Prime Minister’s visit to Lumbini in Nepal is seen as a strategic and politically important visit amidst growing Chinese influence. Background: India and Nepal have long history of cultural and ethnic ties and also have […]
Finland Joining NATO Alliance Context: • A country with long time of war neutrality has decided to join a military alliance, this stand of Finland is significant in terms of international political order. What is Russia’s response? • Kremlin has reacted bitterly by stating that […]
Northern Ireland Protocol Context: Ireland’s Foreign Minister on Wednesday said the U.K. risked a breach of international law if it scraps the trade rules it signed with the EU for Northern Ireland. The UK government has hinted that it may pull out of a deal […]
G20 Context: • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has asked people to participate in Logo Design Contest for India’s forthcoming G20 Presidency. About: • The G20 is a global strategic platform that brings together the world’s biggest industrialised and emerging economies. • The G20 […]
Impact of Ukrainian Crisis on Europe’s Demography Context: • Since the Russian invasion on Ukraine over 5 million people are taking refuge in the bordering countries all of Ukraine’s borders, except those with Russia and Belarus, have remained open. Background: • Europe is facing the […]
Al-Aqsa Mosque Context: • Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound wounded dozens of people on, following weeks of violence at the flashpoint religious site. Background: • In the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has been the most sensitive site. […]
Russia’s Gas Gamble Context: • Russian energy company Gazprom has announced that it has “completely suspended gas supplies” to Poland’s PGNiG and Bulgaria’s Bulgargaz citing their failure to pay in roubles. What is the impact? • The gas restrictions do not put the two countries […]
Raisina Dialogue Context: • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi recently attended the inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue 2022 where President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms. Ursula Von Der Leyen delivered the keynote address. About: • It is an international meeting dedicated to tackling […]
Significane of Mariupol for Russia Context: • Mariupol, which is part of the industrial region in eastern Ukraine known as the Donbas, has been a key Russian objective since invasion began. Background: • Mariupol, which is part of the Donbas industrial region in eastern Ukraine, […]