G20 and its importance in today’s world
Introduction A common saying has it that when China sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold. However, with China’s economic rise, this phrase has gained momentum. In the face of a new...
Category: International Organisations
Bolder Presence of OIC in the International Arena
For over half a century, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) serves as a focal point for its member states (MS) and as a clearinghouse between its members and the rest of the world....
The changing world order and relevance of G20
Organizations like the G20 can seem to be a great platform for countries to put forward global issues and discuss solutions in a more systematic manner, but how relevant is the G20 (and organizations...
India-US 2+2 Dialogue: Skepticism and Hope
India and the United States of America (USA) have established a new two plus two (2+2) ministerial dialogue to enhance strategic coordination between them and for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region....
Complete Text: Fourth BIMSTEC Summit Declaration, Kathmandu, Nepal
“Towards a Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable Bay of Bengal Region” We, the Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Chief Advisor of the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Prime Minister of the Republic...
India signs MoU with BRICS Nations on the Regional Aviation Partnership
Indian Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) amongst BRICS Nations on the Regional Aviation Partnership Cooperation viz. Brazil, Russia, India, China and...
Dangers of poor quality health care revealed ‘in all countries’: WHO report
In a new report on the subject, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners cited problems with delivering quality health care across all Member States. The finding is important because, although nations have committed to providing universal health...
Indian Cabinet approves accession to WIPO Copyright, Performance & Phonograms Treaty 1996
The Union Cabinet chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal submitted by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry regarding accession to the WIPO Copyright Treaty...
U.S. Treasury chief Mnuchin slams report that Trump wants to exit WTO
Washington – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said on Friday a report by the Axios news website, that cited sources as saying President Donald Trump wanted the United States to withdraw from the World...
UN calls for human rights investigation in Venezuela
A UN report is calling for the Venezuelan government to bring perpetrators of human rights violations to justice. The UN human rights chief said “impunity must end” in the crisis-stricken country. The United Nations...
